NUTRITION MANAGER

The Nutrition Manager will be responsible for food production, food service and nutritional care to all residents, and the supervision of all resident food service areas. The incumbent will implement detailed plans, supervise staff, and ensure that the unit's expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations. The Manager will also ensure that all residents' nutritional care needs are met and that food production and service meet safety and sanitation standards.

Requirements

• Experience in the operation of healthcare or institutional food services management
• Active Member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM)
• Experience in nutrition screening and meeting nutritional care needs of clients and monitoring diets
• Experience motivating, leading supervising and/or managing staff in a fast-paced politically-sensitive, unionized environment
• Experience in the implementation of Ministry of Long-Term Care standards as they relate to food and nutrition
• Experience in determining budget requirements, performing sound cost analysis with respect to food and labour production and working within budget guidelines
• Thorough knowledge of quantity food preparation, service, safety and sanitation standards
• Knowledge of food services methods, materials and equipment employed in a large scale food preparation and serving environment
• Excellent knowledge of sanitary standards for food service areas and personnel
• Knowledge of government legislation in the areas of labour, health and safety, employment and human rights
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of food production and scheduling
• Ability to report on resident issues to health care team and provide information for patient file
• Excellent communication skills (both verbally and in writing), at all levels within the Home (i.e. management, front line staff and residents)
• Ability to deliver a high level of Customer Service, Fiscal Accountability, Innovation, Result Orientation and Teamwork
• Ability to manage human resources and day to day labour relations matters
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces