Manage the operations of food services department. Report concerns promptly to the Dietary Manager.
Ensure compliance with the following bodies – Ministry of Labour on Health and Safety issues, Public Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care Regulations.
Provide employee training in food preparation, safety procedures, receiving and storing food supplies, monitor inventory supplies.
Plan, organize, and provide high quality dietary services for residents of the facility.
Apply continuous quality improvement principles to workflow, performance, production and changes to service and dietary requirements to meet legislative requirements.
Select, supervise and motivate dietary staff; ensure dietary staff work as a team in order to provide a high level of productivity and the best use of staff capabilities.
Ensure environment of all food preparation and storage areas meets Public Health requirements.
Maintain all records in accordance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements, including the implementation and posting of all regular and therapeutic menus.
Liaise and consult with residents, families, government officials, and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current membership in the Canadian Society of Nutritional Management (C.S.N.M.) or a Registered Dietician required
Post-secondary education and the successful completion of a recognized Food Services and Nutrition Management Program.
Minimum 2 years dietary management experience in long-term care setting
Strong leadership skills to direct the work of employees
Superb organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
Experience managing employees within a unionized setting
Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety practices, principles and legislation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
Customer-focused with high emphasis on building and maintaining relationships with clients.

Time Type

Part time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.