Food Service Manager

Southbridge Care Homes; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee all Food & Dietary Services, ensuring residents' nutritional needs are met. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of dietary management experience in a long-term care setting and relevant educational qualifications. This is a full-time, permanent position located at Humber Valley Terrace.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of dietary management experience in a long-term care setting.
• Membership in a recognized Food Service Supervisor’s Association.
• Experience managing unionized employees.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver high-quality dietary services for residents.
• Supervise, motivate, and lead dietary staff.
• Ensure food preparation areas comply with Public Health standards.
• Participate in budgeting and manage food costs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations

Education

Post-secondary education in dietary management

Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutritional Management

Completion of a recognized Food Services Program

Job description

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Location : Humber Valley Terrace

Position : Food Service Manager

Duration : Full-time, permanent

Southbridge Care Homes owns and operates several long-term care and retirement homes throughout Ontario.

Since 1967, we’ve been committed to providing high-quality care through innovation and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Food Service Manager is responsible for overseeing all Food & Dietary Services to meet residents' nutritional needs, ensuring effective food preparation and delivery.

Responsibilities

1. Plan, organize, and deliver high-quality dietary services for residents.
2. Apply quality improvement principles and best practices to workflow, performance, and service standards.
3. Supervise, motivate, and lead dietary staff, fostering teamwork and productivity.
4. Ensure food preparation and storage areas comply with Public Health standards.
5. Maintain records following policies, including menus and dietary documentation.
6. Collaborate with residents, families, staff, and external professionals regarding care and departmental activities.
7. Participate in budgeting and manage food costs and departmental expenses.

Qualifications

• Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutritional Management (C.S.N.M.) or Registered Dietitian credential required.
• Post-secondary education in dietary management and completion of a recognized Food Services Program.
• At least 2 years of dietary management experience in a long-term care setting.
• Membership in a recognized Food Service Supervisor’s Association.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience managing unionized employees.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer service orientation and ability to build relationships.

Southbridge’s mission is to operate exemplary care homes and retirement communities that deliver outstanding care sustainably.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Southbridge is committed to accessibility and will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Note : We value your privacy and will use your data solely for recruitment purposes.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management, Healthcare

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care