Food Services Manager

Position Summary 

Reporting to the General Manager, in this role you will take a hands-on approach to the preparation and delivery of nutritious and delicious meals for our residents while engaging your team by providing inspired leadership, support and communication. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Red Seal, Food and Beverage Management or other related education, preferred
• Eligible for membership in the Ontario Society of Nutrition Management (OSNM) considered an asset
• Experienced in large quantity food preparation, specifically in a Retirement Residence
• Passionate about designing, creating and teaching the dietary team about exceptional dining for seniors.
• Be present in the dining room regularly for each meal, after plating and during meal service to greet residents, and gauge the success of the meal.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Food Premises Regulation and Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy eating.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and current nutritional standards relating to a geriatric population.
• Able to direct and supervise others using written and verbal communication skills
• Adjust menu and recipes to meet occupancy levels of the Residence.
• Working knowledge of Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Sanitation Code, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety, and Public Health Inspections. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Establish, implement and enforce Food Service Department policies and procedures. 

• Plan, organize, direct and supervise the activities of the Food Service Department to ensure the provision of high-quality food service and delivery.
• Plan regular, therapeutic and alternate menus based on Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating, current resident population and special seasonal events.
• Purchase and receive all supplies necessary for daily meal preparation, nourishments and special events. Delegate duties with team as required.
• Develop and ensure the use of standardized recipes. Oversee and participate in meal preparation. Supervise meal service to ensure appropriate portion control and resident acceptance.
• Hire, schedule, coach, train, orientate and terminate all Food Service employees. Establish and monitor workflow, evaluate performance and production making necessary changes to maintain quality service.
• Interview new residents regarding dietary restrictions, allergies and food preferences recording pertinent information in resident’s chart and update when required.
• Ensure all sanitation regulations pertaining to food preparation and food premises are followed.
• Coordinate Dietary services with other departments as required.
• Participate in budget preparation.
• Be knowledgeable and practice residence's fire and safety programs.
• Monitor and ensure compliance to all established policies and procedures.
• Meet with Residents at monthly House meeting.
• Ensure all Public Health reports are communicated to staff and acted upon.
• Work cooking meals on line 1-2 shifts weekly. Including daily baking.
• Rotate Manager on Duty with all other Managers.
• Performs other duties as required.

Performs other duties as required.