Assistant Nutrition Manager

Location

St Catharines, ON | Canada

Job description

Company Information

We are a private, non-profit organization committed to providing top-quality accommodations and care to senior citizens. We offer a variety of living arrangements to fit the needs of our residents including, long-term care, supportive housing apartments, and wellness suites. We also have a strong mandate to meet their social, physical, health and spiritual needs. 

We pride ourselves on our ability to really live our Mission of Excellence, Love and Dignity, both with residents and staff. We provide a work environment where teamwork, staff involvement and personal development are essential for success. Our staff, leadership, and Board are progressive thinkers and supportive of each other. We offer competitive benefits, excellent challenges, and opportunities.

Mission Statement:
To provide with excellence, love, and dignity a full continuum of housing and services to senior citizens. We serve seniors who wish to live in a community of Christian faith.

Job Posting # 2760
Radiant Care Tabor / Pleasant Manor
Assistant Nutrition Manager
Full-Time Permanent 

Job Description

Position Summary

Assists the Nutrition Manager with managing all aspects of food services, housekeeping and laundry services to meet the nutritional and care needs of the residents/tenants. Ensures effective and efficient preparation and delivery of food, housekeeping and laundry services in keeping with legislative compliance and budgetary constraints.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria
This posting has been posted on the bulletin boards and website of Radiant Care homes as well as on Indeed.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
• Food and Nutrition Management Diploma from an approved College and/or University degree in Food Service and Nutrition
• Knowledge of Canada’s Food Guide
• Must possess a Food Handler’s Certificate
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in food services, preferably Long Term Care, with progressive leadership roles
• Proven management, leadership and coaching skills
• Experience in budgetary maintenance and reporting
• Solid understanding of Ministry of Health Compliance Reviews
• Solid customer and client relationship skills
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Superior communication skills (oral and written) to handle interactions with residents, families and staff
• Current (within 6 months) original and acceptable Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Proficiency with computers (Microsoft Office)
• Human relations skills required to handle a variety of interactions with all stakeholders of Tabor Manor/Pleasant Manor, (i.e., Board and liaison members, families, residents/tenants, volunteers, staff, and constituents of the Mennonite community)
• Cultural sensitivity to the German Mennonite heritage

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or supervise the preparation and service of all meals and nourishment’s following specified menus and standardized recipes
• Assist the Nutrition Manager in controlling the operational budget for the Dietary, Housekeeping, Laundry Departments
• Assist with the purchase, receipt, storage and control of department supplies, which may include inventory controls
• Follows infection control procedures
• Ensures compliance with all Long Term Care regulations and established policies and procedures
• Assist with the recruitment, orientation, supervision and performance of staff
• Assist with training of staff on a regular basis
• Ensure Dietary, Laundry and Housekeeping staff are compliant with policies, procedures, including safety, sanitation and safe working practices
• Ensure proper usage, maintenance and supply of all department related equipment
• Maintain operational records, as required (e.g. menus, production charts, food and refrigeration temperatures)
• Assists in updating dietary records based on resident profiles, diets, diet textures, nourishments and supplements
• Assist in RAI-MDS documentation of residents
• Attend Resident Care Conferences in the absence of the Nutrition manager
• Assists with staff scheduling
• Works with Dietician and other members of the management team
• Assume the responsibilities of the Dietary and Environmental Services department in the absence of the Nutrition Manager, including carrying cellphone for 24 hr coverage
• Assumes responsibility for the operation of in the absence of the Nutrition Manager
• Carries out other tasks and duties that may be assigned by the Nutrition Manager

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental and vision benefits available for full-time and part-time employee
• Employer RRSP contribution
• Training in Montessori Methods for Dementia Care (Staging environments & engaging residents in meaningful and purposeful activity to enhance quality of life)
• Affordable access to our Fitness & Wellness Centre
• Full-time, part-time and casual positions
• Excellent work environment
• Our staff, leadership, and Board teams are progressive and supportive

Application Deadline
Please submit your application no later than March 20, 2024 at noon. Submissions after this deadline will not be accepted.

For more information about our home, please visit our website at:

Radiant Care is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity.   If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during any aspect of the selection process, please let us know by emailing Human Resources at [email protected] or by phone at (905) 934-2548. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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