Manager of Nutrition Services, Part-Time, Greenwood Court

Tri-County Mennonite Homes; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community care provider is seeking a Manager of Nutrition Services to oversee food and dining services for seniors. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to enhancing resident satisfaction. This part-time role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on quality care and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Pension Plan

Health and Dental Benefits

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Orientation

Training Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Support Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant dietary experience and one year of leadership experience.
• Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Manage food and dining services for seniors.
• Hire and train a team of dietary professionals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Client Relationship Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM)

Tools

MS Office

Meal Suite Program

Point Click Care

Job description

Manager of Nutrition Services
Part-Time (flexibility based on candidate's availability with a minimum of 15 hours weekly up to 30+ hours)

Greenwood Court
Tri-County Mennonite Homes

About Greenwood Court:

Greenwood Court is designed as a 'Community of Care' where seniors are able to age in place. As the needs of our seniors change, they have access to additional services and supports without having to leave familiar surroundings or newly developed friendships. Staff and volunteers are committed to making Greenwood Court "a place to call home" for its residents.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager of Nutrition Services will be an integral member of Greenwood Court’s team.

This position provides support in food and dining services to all areas within our continuum care facility for seniors.

The successful candidate will prioritize the needs within the division, in collaboration with the Leadership Team. With a “can do” attitude, they will demonstrate a culture of customer service excellence and person-centered care.

They will foster communication and a supportive team network for the Nutrition Services’ staff and will promote systems to improve quality outcomes, legislative compliance and safe business practices, in line with company policies.

As part of the leadership team, will participate in Continuous Quality Improvement Committee, and Professional Advisory Committee” to ensure a collaborative approach focused on improvement and Best Practices”.

Your passion for building trusted relationships to deliver a pleasurable dining experience and passion for engaging a team of dietary professionals will ensure we are able to provide overall well-being and quality of life to our residents. In this role you will be focused on:

• Achieving Resident Satisfaction and Employee Engagement targets

• Serving residents with a focus on their individualized nutritional plan

• Consistency in our branded dietary experience through continuous monitoring, quality improvement while achieving required food safety standards

• Hiring and training a team of talented dietary professionals

• Maintaining food and labour costs

• Ensure department Policies and procedures are in compliance with the FLTCHA 2021

• Cultivate - Hire, train and engage a team of dietary staff to deliver quality nutritional services in a unionized environment

• Manage - the operational funding envelope along with vendor contracts

Qualifications:

• Current active status with Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM)
• Superior client relationship skills, and passion for excellence in service delivery

• Must be proficient to complete assessments and referrals for dietary needs
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant dietary experience and one (1) year of leadership experience
• Passion for food 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.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience in financial analysis and management of budgets, project costs and planning
• Current knowledge of the latest innovative trends in resident food delivery modes; knowledge of Meal Suite Program an asset
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach and develop direct reports during times of change and shifting priorities
• Experience working in a Long Term Care setting and working with Registered Dieticians as necessary on clinical issues and assessments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Well-developed proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and working knowledge of food service IT systems
• Knowledge of Point Click Care and Point of Care computer programs would be an asset.
• Previous experience working in unionized environment is preferred
  
• Must be available for after hours on-call rotation.

What we Offer:

• Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities
• Pension plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Training opportunities and career development
• Employee appreciation lunches and events
• Employee Assistance Program
• An employee Social Committee
• Tuition support programs
• Employee pricing on meals from our kitchen
• A positive and supportive working environment

New employees will be required to complete a vulnerable sector check and TB test as part of the onboarding process.

Tri-County Mennonite Homes does not require COVID-19 vaccination as a part of the onboarding process, however TCMH continues to strongly recommend "up-to-date" COVID-19 vaccinations.

Tri-County Mennonite Homes is a leader in providing services to seniors and adults with developmental disabilities. With dedicated staff and volunteers, we operate three divisions: Greenwood Court in Stratford, Nithview Community in New Hamburg, and Aldaview Services in New Hamburg. Our mission is "Making Every Day Matter".

Tri-County Mennonite Homes is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with our Human Resources Consultant.