Organization Background:

Faith Manor and Grace Manor are private, non-profit Christian Long Term Care facilities situated in the City of Brampton in the Region of Peel.  They function as integral parts of Holland Christian Homes Inc., which is a dynamic, innovative organization that provides a full continuum of care to individuals in a Christian atmosphere.

We believe that individuals requiring our services have the right to a lifestyle that adequately meets their physical psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs. These services are provided by fully qualified professional staff who deliver care using a holistic approach to provide quality care and quality of life to individuals.

Holland Christian Homes was awarded Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada – come join our winning team!

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Administrator, Faith Manor, the Dietary Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and controlling all aspects of the Food Service Program of Faith Manor. 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Prepare and implement orientation and in-service programs for dietary staff and others as required.
• Provide direction and guidance to dietary staff. 
• Conduct open lines of communication and meetings with dietary staff. 
• Prepare seasonal, regular and therapeutic cycle menus with input from residents and staff, making current changes as required.
• Establish standards for food production.
• Confers with Registered Dietician Services as required. Ensures that quarterly documentation is completed for each resident.
• Develop, maintain an updated recipe file in accordance with menus.
• Plan and organize special catering events.
• Establishes with the Administrator and the Director of Finance, operating budgets for all aspects of food service and special events. 
• Be responsible in inventory control and selection of food and equipment supplies within budget guidelines
• Review current Food Service Programs and order systems in controlling quality and maintaining cost effective products.
• Review and improve current Food service and inventory process.
• Maintain accurate diet records in accordance with Physicians orders.
• Act as department liaison in meetings with residents, other department heads. Attend monthly department meetings.
• Provide sufficient job training, direction and evaluation to placement students completing their practicum hours within the Dietary Department.
• In compliance with all legislations such as Long Term Care Homes Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Graduate of recognized Food Service Management Diploma Program.
• Membership with Canadian Society of Nutrition Management.
• Minimum three years management experience in the Long Term Care Homes.
• Excellent Written and oral communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Long Term Care Homes Act and Regulations.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the public.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Good computer skills. 
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening
• TB Test, Annual Flu immunization (unless medically exempt)

Interested and qualified applicants should forward a Resume and Cover Letter (as ONE document) to:

Human Resources

e-mail: jobs@hch.ca

Holland Christian Homes welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Holland Christian Homes is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Applicants agree that by providing personal information in response to this posting, and otherwise in any recruitment process with the Company, such personal information may be retained and used by HCH for a period of one (1) year from the date of this application, for the purpose of consideration for employment opportunities which may arise during that time period, unless an Applicant notifies the Company to the contrary.”

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.