Lanark Lifestyles is not a small link in a big chain. We are independent, Canadian and together, we can make a difference in people’s lives. Not only can we enrich our residents’ lives, but we can offer our employees a meaningful career as part of a stellar team who truly cares about each other.
We are not a traditional retirement home. Lanark Lifestyles is the brainchild of a physician and a pharmacist who joined forces to raise the standard of care for our respected elders. Lanark Lifestyles recognizes that after devoting decades of their lives caring for others, seniors deserve to be rewarded with a safe, nurturing and healthy retirement experience that offers peace of mind not only to themselves but also to their families and community.
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the General Manager, the Food Services Manager is responsible for the total operation of the Dietary Department. This is a hands on/working position and successful candidate will be required to work on the line with certain days allocated to administrative tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Graduate of a recognized course in Culinary Management (diploma or certificate)
- Red Seal certification
- Or suitable combination of training and experience
Experience:
- Three+ years related experience in health care industry;
- Planning, coordinating and supervising comprehensive dietary programs;
- Knowledge of Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating, HACCP, WHMIS, Health and Safety and Sanitation Code;
- Supervisory experience
REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work as part of a team (within the department as well as an important member of the management team.
- Capable of adapting to different situations and change
- Keen interest in working with seniors
- Plans and implement 5-week rotational menu, ensuring compliance with the Canada Food Guide
- Coordinates food and supply orders
- Work closely with nursing and dietary staff to assure implementation of therapeutic diets
- Ensures the residents’ nutritional needs are being met
- Ensures that excellent standards of cleanliness and sanitation are maintained in food handling, storage, and service
- Assists the Director of Care in the Infection Control Program by ensuring compliance with established policies
- Deals with Public Health Department Inspectors
- Is knowledgeable about the Resident Rights and Responsibilities
- Prepares and updates schedules and routines
- Ensures department policies and procedures are up to date and available to staff
- Provides standardized recipes for all menu dishes (including modified diet versions)
- Meets with residents/family to resolve problems/concerns/complaints and review suggestions on menu items on a need be basis;
- Attends Town Hall meetings (or specific food meetings)
- Responsible for delivery of orientation and training program in accordance with RHA and other legislative bodies.
We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please. Job Types: Full time, Permanent
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Experience:
- management: 3 years (preferred)
- cooking: 3 years (preferred)