Manager of Nutrition Services
Part-Time (flexibility based on candidate's availability with a minimum of 15 hours weekly up to 30+ hours)
Greenwood Court
Tri-County Mennonite Homes
About Greenwood Court:
Greenwood Court is designed as a 'Community of Care' where seniors are able to age in place. As the needs of our seniors change, they have access to additional services and supports without having to leave familiar surroundings or newly developed friendships. Staff and volunteers are committed to making Greenwood Court "a place to call home" for its residents.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager of Nutrition Services will be an integral member of Greenwood Court's team.

This position provides support in food and dining services to all areas within our continuum care facility for seniors.

The successful candidate will prioritize the needs within the division, in collaboration with the Leadership Team. With a can do attitude, they will demonstrate a culture of customer service excellence and person-centered care.

They will foster communication and a supportive team network for the Nutrition Services' staff and will promote systems to improve quality outcomes, legislative compliance and safe business practices, in line with company policies.

As part of the leadership team, will participate in Continuous Quality Improvement Committee, and Professional Advisory Committee to ensure a collaborative approach focused on improvement and Best Practices.

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. In this role you will be focused on:

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

Ensure department Policies and procedures are in compliance with the FLTCHA 2021

Cultivate - Hire, train and engage a team of dietary staff to deliver quality nutritional services in a unionized environment

Manage - the operational funding envelope along with vendor contracts

Qualifications:

• Current active status with Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM)
• Superior client relationship skills, and passion for excellence in service delivery

• Must be proficient to complete assessments and referrals for dietary needs
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant dietary experience and one (1) year of leadership experience
• Passion for food and long term care
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience in financial analysis and management of budgets, project costs and planning
• Current knowledge of the latest innovative trends in resident food delivery modes; knowledge of Meal Suite Program an asset
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach and develop direct reports during times of change and shifting priorities
• Experience working in a Long Term Care setting and working with Registered Dieticians as necessary on clinical issues and assessments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Well-developed proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and working knowledge of food service IT systems
• Knowledge of Point Click Care and Point of Care computer programs would be an asset.
• Previous experience working in unionized environment is preferred
  
• Must be available for after hours on-call rotation.

What we Offer:

• Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities
• Pension plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Training opportunities and career development
• Employee appreciation lunches and events
• Employee Assistance Program
• An employee Social Committee
• Tuition support programs
• Employee pricing on meals from our kitchen
• A positive and supportive working environment

New employees will be required to complete a vulnerable sector check and TB test as part of the onboarding process.

Tri-County Mennonite Homes does not require COVID-19 vaccination as a part of the onboarding process, however TCMH continues to strongly recommend "up-to-date" COVID-19 vaccinations.

Tri-County Mennonite Homes is a leader in providing services to seniors and adults with developmental disabilities. With dedicated staff and volunteers, we operate three divisions: Greenwood Court in Stratford, Nithview Community in New Hamburg, and Aldaview Services in New Hamburg. Our mission is "Making Every Day Matter".

Tri-County Mennonite Homes is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with our Human Resources Consultant.