Food Services Manager- Red River Place

Position: Food Services Manager- Red River Place- Signing Bonus Available
** Job Description
** Mission:  Join us as a leader to enhance our Nutrition & Culinary services program with a focus on our  person-centered approach. In this role you will be using a variety of specialized menus and  nutrition programs. 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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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  
• Collaborate - Work with the multidisciplinary team along with residents and families to  customize dietary plans  
• Manage - the operational funding envelope along with vendor contracts  
• Comply - with required company policies, Provincial regulations and applicable legislation  
• Lend a Helping Hand - Take a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring, and helping the  dietary team as required  
• Cultivate - Hire, train and engage a team of dietary staff to deliver quality nutritional  services in a unionized environment  
• Respond with HEART - Hear, Empathize, Acknowledge, Respond and Thank

Qualifications:

• Current membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) or  Registered Dietitian  
• Valid Food Safety Handler's Certificate  
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant dietary experience and one (1) year of leadership  experience  
• Passion for food and long term care  
• Values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion & Excellence  
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check  (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

What Extendicare has to offer:  At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to  reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and  recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:  
• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities  
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization  
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the  lives of others through your work.  
• Employee Family Assistance Program.  
• Robust benefits package.  Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada.  Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our  home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health  care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified  and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care  and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.
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