Nutrition Manager

Extendicare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

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Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a dedicated Dietitian/Dietary Manager to lead the dietary team in a long‑term care setting in Ontario. You will oversee food service execution, ensure menus align with individual care plans, and collaborate with dietitians to maintain high-quality nutrition for residents.

In this role you will coach staff, manage budgets, and drive infection prevention and food safety standards while maintaining strong partnerships with residents, families, and the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Valid Food Safety Handler’s Certificate.
• Minimum of three (3) years of dietary experience and one (1) year of leadership experience.
• Complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check (within six months) or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide sustained support and actively participate in quality improvement processes and development of quality improvement plans.
• Achieve Resident Satisfaction and Employee Engagement targets.
• Manage the food service for residents with a focus on their individualized nutrition plan of care.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to customize personalized menus.
• Ensure menu items meet assessed needs and follow infection prevention and control guidelines.
• Work with dietitians to ensure service delivery complies with policies and regulations.
• Hire, train and engage dietary staff in a unionized environment.
• Lead, mentor, and support the dietary team to deliver quality nutrition services.

Skills

Leadership experience

Dietary experience

Education

CSNM or Registered Dietitian

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Providing sustained support and actively participating in quality improvement processes and development of quality improvement plans
• Achieving Resident Satisfaction and Employee Engagement targets
• Managing the food service for residents with a focus on their individualized nutritional plan of care
• Working with the multidisciplinary team along with residents and families to customize personalized menus
• Ensuring food and fluid interventions (as per resident’s plan of care) are prepared and served appropriately
• Ensuring menu items provided meet the assessed needs of the residents
• Collaborating closely with dietitians and dietary team members to ensure service delivery is consistently compliant with organizational policies, procedures, and all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements
• Ensuring the team is following required infection prevention and control and food safety guidelines
• ONTARIO ONLY: Completing low and moderate routine resident nutrition assessments as delegated by the Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Maintaining operation excellence within defined budget
• Managing vendor and community partnerships related to the delivery of culinary services
• Hiring, training and engaging a team of dietary staff to deliver quality nutrition and culinary services in a unionized environment
• Taking a hands‑on approach to leading, mentoring, and helping the dietary team as required

Qualifications

• ONTARIO ONLY: Current membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition (CSNM) or Registered Dietitian
• Valid Food Safety Handler’s Certificate
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant dietary experience and one (1) year of leadership experience
• Passion for food production, food service and long‑term care
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
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Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long‑term care home. When you join us, you become part of a compassionate, mission‑driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and long‑term career growth.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity‑deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We are committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the hiring process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.