The Amberwood Suites is currently seeking a Manager of Food Services to join it's Senior Leadership Team and oversee the Food Services Department. The MFS is the primary cook while overseeing the entire food services department.

Food Services is committed to providing a clean, safe and upscale dining environment where our residents, tenants, family, friends, volunteers and employees can enjoy “Leisure for Life”.

We deliver our mission through continuous quality improvement, infection prevention and control, staff training, safety procedures, risk management, individualized service, proper budgeting and cost control. We adopt O.R.C.A. standards to provide quality service and a comfortable environment where residents, tenants, family and friends can enjoy nutritious home-style meals.

Qualifications:

- Graduate of an accredited Food Service Supervision/Nutrition Management, Food & Beverage Manage program, or Red Seal Journeymen Papers
- Experience in quantity food preparation, menu creation & conversion, budget management and administration
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets and current nutritional standards relating to an older adult population
- Ability to direct and supervise others using written and verbal communication skills
- Initiative, valuable judgment and leadership abilities.
- Good communication skills; both oral and written.
- Ability to bend, stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office and on-line ordering processes
- Working knowledge of Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCAP), Sanitation Code, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Occupational Health and Safety.
- Sanitation Certificate & Food Handlers Certificate.
- Familiar with standards set out in the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 (RHA) and the function of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA).
- Free from communicable diseases.

Physical Demands:





- Standing for long periods of time at oven and food preparation tables – for up to 10hrs/day
- Walking short distances and manoeuvring in tight spaces within kitchen environment
- Pulling/pushing/lifting dishracks, food carts, bulk food items, etc, up to 50lbs
- Reaching and lifting food items and kitchen tools from and to upper shelving up to 10lbs – at times with use of an 18inch to 3ft stepping ladder.
- Ability to complete repetitive arm motions for periods of up to 1hr while peeling, chopping, and preparing food items.
- Working in warm temperatures and over fuel fired appliances for long periods of time
- Some memory work required when dealing with special dietary restrictions, inventory tracking and food ordering
- Dexterity required to open caps, pull spray triggers, open condiment packages, etc.
- Sitting for long periods at a desk for computer/typing work

Responsibilities:

- Be knowledgeable on, implement and enforce policies and procedures according to standards set out by the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA) and included in the Retirement Homes Act (RHA).
- Plan, organize, direct and supervise the activities of the Food Services department to ensure the provision of high quality food service.
- Plan regular, therapeutic and alternate menus based on Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating, current resident needs and special seasonal events.
- Order and receive all supplies necessary for daily meal preparation, nourishments and special events.




- Develop and ensure the use of standardized recipes. Cook and prepare meals as well as oversee and participate in meal preparation. Supervise meal service to ensure appropriate portion control and resident satisfaction.
- Conduct performance appraisals, hire/terminate, schedule, train and mentor all Food Services staff.
- Establish and monitor work flow in the Food Services department. Evaluate efficiencies/productivity and make necessary changes in order to maintain quality service.
- Interview new residents regarding dietary restrictions, allergies and food preferences using the Resident Dietary Questionnaire and then record pertinent information in the resident’s chart.
- Communicate residents’ special diet needs to all staff and ensure these are consistently met.
- Ensure all staff members are knowledgeable in regards to the requirements of the residents they serve.
- Ensure sanitation regulations pertaining to food preparation and food premises are followed by all staff.
- Co-ordinate Food and Meal Services with other departments as required.
- Participate in budget preparation and administration.
- Be knowledgeable of and practice facility’s fire and safety programs.
- Adhere to established policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate records pertaining to each resident’s nutritional care.
- Plan menus for special functions or events to meet the dietary needs of the participants.
- Attend Senior Leadership Team meetings.
- Complete all other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening (dated within 6 months), negative 2 Step TB Test and proof of full Covid-19 vaccination. Salary to commensurate with experience.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $23.00-$26.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Food Services Manager (Sudbury)
🏢 The Amberwood Suites
📍 Sudbury