Dietary Manager

Extendicare; Paris; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior care services provider in Ontario is seeking a Director of Culinary Services. This full-time role involves managing the culinary and dining services departments, ensuring safety and quality, and elevating the dining experience with creativity and expert guidance. Candidates should have relevant certifications and a strong passion for customer service.

Benefits

Continuous mentorship and support for life-long learning

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Qualifications

• Complete a Vulnerable Sector Check within six months.
• Possess a passion for customer service and resident interaction.
• Demonstrate values of respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage culinary and dining services departments.
• Hire and train a team of culinary and serving experts.
• Maintain food safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Team Management

Culinary Expertise

Education

Community College Food Services Supervisor Course or Equivalent

Valid Food Safety/Food Handler's Certification

Red Seal & Smart Serve Certification

Job description

Job Description

Director of Culinary Services

Mission

Join us as a values driven leader to oversee and manage the culinary and dining services departments. With your creativity, flair and culinary professionalism we can partner to deliver the best in class culinary experience to our residents. With your guidance and management, we can offer outstanding service and diverse, flexible menus made with high quality fresh ingredients and appetizing presentation. Our goal is to exceed our resident's expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring Resident & Employee Safety
• Engaging with residents and employees to consistently achieve high results through the survey process
• Hiring & training a team of superstar culinary and serving experts
• Living our values and ensuring others on your team do to
• Maintaining Food & Labour costs
• Collaborate – Work with the Executive Director, National Culinary Manager and residents to implement the culinary vision and program objectives
• Manage – Effectively manage a team of people, department financials and resident satisfaction
• Roll‑up your sleeves – Take a hands‑on approach to leading, mentoring, and filling in as required to support both the culinary and dining staff
• Comply – Maintaining food quality in compliance with regulations company policies and culinary standards
• Cultivate – Build and maintain strong relationships with the community residents, employees, managers, regional support team and vendor partners
• Create – Elevate and deliver "Best In Class" dining experience using your creative culinary expertise

Qualifications

• Community College Food Services Supervisor Course or Equivalent
• Valid Food Safety/Food Handler's Certification
• Red Seal & Smart Serve Certification
• Passion for Customer Service and Resident Interaction
• Better than average computer skills – Union Management Experience
• Values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion & Excellence
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

What Extendicare Has To Offer

• Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Robust benefits package

Time Type

Full time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.