Food Service Supervisor | Permanent Full Time

Sienna Senior Living; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community provider in Ottawa is seeking a Food Services Supervisor to lead a team dedicated to enhancing residents' lives. The role involves supervising food production, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have relevant memberships, supervisory experience, and strong communication skills, with a focus on food safety and dietary needs.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in large-scale food preparation.
• Supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of Ontario Food Premises Regulation and Public Health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervising food and drink production.
• Consulting with Dietitian on operational issues.
• Conducting daily kitchen inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Service

Education

Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management

Membership or eligibility for Ontario Society of Nutrition Management

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

If you’re passionate about leading a team committed to the Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Food Services Supervisor is a vital role within our communities, impacting residents' lives through strong leadership and motivation of Sienna team members.

As a Food Services Supervisor, your typical day will include:

1. Consulting and collaborating with the home’s Dietitian on operational and clinical issues.
2. Supervising food and drink production, including purchasing, receiving, inventory control, and implementing production sheets.
3. Assisting in ensuring the Dietary Department complies with provincial long-term care legislation and other relevant laws, such as Occupational Health and Safety, Ontario Labour Act, Union agreements, Human Rights Code, and Public Health regulations.
4. Ensuring adherence to the recommended menu package.
5. Approving invoices and submitting them to Support Services according to policies.
6. Supervising all aspects of food production and meal service.
7. Conducting daily kitchen and serveries inspections to identify and resolve issues.
8. Performing regular meal service rounds in all dining areas.
9. Maintaining temperature records for meals, refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashers.
10. Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

• Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (student memberships not accepted).
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Ontario Society of Nutrition Management.
• At least 1 year of experience in large-scale food preparation, financial planning, and purchasing.
• Supervisory experience in a unionized environment or long-term care setting.
• Knowledge of Ontario Food Premises Regulation, Public Health regulations, Food Safety Code, Canada's Food Guide, ORCA, Long Term Care Homes Act, and OH&S Act.
• Understanding of dietary and nutritional needs and menu planning for the elderly, including special diets.
• Computer skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Successful completion of Vulnerable Sector and Criminal Records Checks (Ontario and BC applicants respectively).

Bonus points for:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the long-term care home sector.
• Knowledge of Point Click Care and Synergy Program.

Join Sienna Senior Living and help us enhance the lives of those we serve. We are committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. Support will be provided for accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.