Co Culinary Manager

Reporting to the Culinary Manager, the Co‑Culinary Manager coordinates and supervises the daily operations of Food Services, including food preparation, staff supervision, inventory, and enforcing safety and sanitation standards under the Manager’s direction. The incumbent will ensure that continuous quality improvement outcomes approved for the Home are met or exceeded, and demonstrate dedication to professional values and the mission, vision and values of the Home.

• Maintaining regular communication with the Culinary Manager to report concerns, share updates, and support departmental alignment.
• Providing hands‑on leadership to ensure high‑quality nutritional care and a resident‑centered approach to meal service, fostering a solutions‑focused environment.
• Assisting in supervising dietary staff, including training, coaching, and performance evaluation to promote team engagement and professional growth.
• Partnering with the Culinary Nutrition Manager to develop and update dietary education materials and in‑service programs; facilitating training for dietary and interdisciplinary staff.
• Conducting daily inspections of kitchen and serveries to proactively identify and resolve operational issues, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and compliance. Overseeing special events working collaboratively with the Life Enrichment Department and coordinating dietary support for catering, holiday meals, cultural events, and special functions.
• Overseeing the preparation and delivery of all meals and nourishments, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to dietary standards.
• Managing ordering and inventory of food, supplies, and equipment to maintain adequate stock levels and support uninterrupted service.
• Ensuring resident profiles are accurate and up to date, including timely updates of Registered Dietitian (RD) reports and clinical assessments.
• Coordinating bi‑annual seasonal menu changes, daily menu adjustments, and special event menus to reflect resident preferences and nutritional needs; collaborating with the Culinary Manager for this process.
• Monitoring food production levels, adjusting for shortages or excess to minimize waste and ensure efficient resource use.
• Verifying completion of temperature logs, preventative maintenance, chemical (PPM) logs, and daily cleaning schedules to uphold safety and sanitation standards.
• Performing regular audits of meal service and kitchen operations to ensure duties are completed and standards are consistently met.
• Participating in Resident Food Committee/Council meetings to gather feedback, address concerns, and enhance the dining experience.

• Current Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM).
• Education in Nutrition, Dietetics and/or Food and Nutrition Management.
• Experience working in long‑term care dietary departments with a strong background in quantity food production, food service operations, clinical nutrition, Meal Suite, menu planning, ordering, procurement and staff supervision.
• Minimum 2 years in a food service‑related management role.
• General knowledge of nutrition and a basic understanding of therapeutic diets to support resident‑specific dietary needs.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience in supervising staff and managing labour relations effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety protocols, infection prevention and control standards, safe food handling and sanitation practices in healthcare settings.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation, including:
  - Fixing Long‑Term Care Homes Act, 2021 and Ontario Regulation 246/22
  - Occupational Health and Safety Act
  - Employment Standards Act
  - Human Rights Code and other applicable labour laws.

• Competitive Health, Welfare and Dental Benefits.
• Pension program where we match contributions and invest in your future.
• Referral bonus.
• Individualized assistance with tuition and further education.
• Skill development and internal advancement = growth in your career.
• Awards and recognition programs and team appreciation events.
• Exclusive discounts on products, services and travel.
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences…