Full-Time Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers And Related Support Occupations in London
Job Description
“We are looking for your talents and ideas. If you enjoy challenges, strive to increase efficiency, and enjoy working with people – we want you!
The Role
As a member of Earls Court Management team, this position will collaborate with all staff to ensure all aspects of food services within the facility meet the nutritional needs of residents. This position ensures the effective and efficient preparation and delivery of meals to the residents within legislative requirements. The Director of Food Service will ensure the residents enjoy a pleasurable dining experience within the scope of dietary practice.
The Director of Food Services is responsible to the Executive Director for the management of Dietary Department. This includes the effective management of all resources and cost centers, and development of a strong team that will deliver optimal service to residents and families based on legislative requirements and peopleCare standards.
Responsibilities:
* Supervises the preparation and service of all meals and nourishments following specified menus and standardized recipes.
* Assists the Executive Director to ensure that the home-wide Quality Management Program is implemented and ongoing, specifically within the Dietary Department.
* Control of the operational budget for the Dietary department including adherence to food service related enhancement contracts.
* Selects, orients, supervises, delegates tasks, and evaluates the performance of the Dietary staff. Prepares performance reviews. Ensures staff participation in orientation and ongoing training. Encourages staff development.
* Ensures compliance with all provincial/long-term care regulations and established peopleCare requirements.
* Conducts daily inspections of the Department to identify/resolve any potential hazards or problems. Ensures all Dietary employees are informed of hazards in the Department.
* Ensures Dietary staff compliance with home policies and procedures, including safety and sanitation rules and safe working practices.
* Ensures maintenance of operational records (i.e.: menus, production charts, food temperatures and refrigerator, freezer and dish machine temperatures) as required.
* Oversees catering services for all scheduled home functions.
* Works cooperatively with the healthcare team in preparation for accreditation.
* Participates actively in department, home and community committees as requested.
* Arranges staffing coverage and scheduling changes following established procedures.
* Attends all pertinent home in-services, community educational sessions, and other necessary training sessions as provided.
* Work with and responds to Ministry of Health / Public Health inquiries, orders or issues.
* Ongoing communication with residents, family members, and staff regarding department activities.
* Remain current with trends in nutritional care and new food service products and methods.
* Is knowledgeable of Resident Bill of Rights and promotes it.
* Performs other duties as are necessary and appropriate.
Qualifications:
* Successful completion of an accredited program as a Food Service Supervisor/Nutrition Manager.
* Holds current membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management – CSNM.
Skills:
* Proven experience in large quantity food preparation, financial planning, and food purchasing.
* Proven supervisory experience in a unionized long-term care setting.
* Must be knowledgeable of nutritional needs of the residents in an LTC home.
* Must demonstrate a creative flair for menu planning, preparation, and presentation. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Must have strong leadership skills and proven ability to supervise and secure the co-operation of the dietary employees.
* Must be able to work and communicate effectively with residents of an LTC home. Must be an effective team player who works well with others.
* Must be knowledgeable of the Ontario Food Premises Regulation, Food Safety Code of Practice and Canada””s Food Guide to Healthy Eating, CCHSA/ORCA, Ontario””s Long-Term Care Home Program manual, and OH&S Act and regulations, and have knowledge of the inspection protocol process.
Position Type:
Full-time”
How to Apply
We encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.