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Culinary Operations Partner, Long Term Care - 6 Month Contract

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Sienna Senior Living

3d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Markham

AI generated summary

  • You need a post-grad degree in food management, experience in dietary services, knowledge of relevant regulations, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office.
  • You will lead dietary operations, support policy development, evaluate services, manage menus, ensure compliance, and optimize costs while enhancing resident dining experiences.

Requirements

  • Post Grad Diploma or Degree in food, culinary, and or beverage management program
  • You are experienced in the management of dietary and dining services in a Long Term Care or Hospital setting
  • You have knowledge of the Ontario Food Premise Regulations, FLTCA, CCHSA/ORCA& all applicable BC Regulation
  • You have proven communication, organizational, presentation, and problem-solving skills
  • You have proven writing skills and experience with policy and procedure development
  • You are proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • You have effective verbal and written communication skills
  • You are member of the Canadian and Ontario Society of Nutrition Management
  • You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
  • You must successfully pass a Criminal Check

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with the Resident Experience, Clinical, Building Services and Nutrition Care Partners.
  • Provides leadership and direction to the Directors of Dietary Service and Food Service Supervisors in employing the strategic and operating plan.
  • Ensures the consistent application of Support Services Policies and Procedures in all areas of dietary operations and dining.
  • Supports the development of home-specific policies in collaboration with the leadership in the home and ensure overall compliance.
  • Participates in the recruitment process to ensure highly skilled and effective selection, onboarding, orientation, and evaluation of new managers.
  • Organizes and leads networking, meetings, and communications with Directors of Dietary Services and Food Service Supervisors.
  • Evaluates all aspects of non-clinical dietary and dining services applying a continuous quality improvement approach.
  • Identifies areas of risk related to dietary and dining services and actively collaborates with the home to develop plans to mitigate and minimize risk.
  • Provides the Executive Director with feedback related to the performance of the Directors of Dietary Services and Food Service Supervisors.
  • Reviews staffing requirements and qualifications in all homes to ensure compliance and resident safety.
  • Ensures an effective menu management system that meets resident care needs. Develops and analyzes menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef & Nutrition Care Partner. Provides subject matter expertise in menu technology and utilization to ensure resident needs, preferences, choice and diversity are met.
  • Champions and leads programs in dining to promote excellent customer service and efforts to improve resident satisfaction.
  • Provides input on and monitors all PRD dietary costs in preparation of operating budgets for each home including staffing complement and supplies.
  • Monitors food costs and identifies mechanisms to reduce food costs and facilitate consistency in food ordering/inventory LTC Homes.
  • Provides recommendations and input on costing for all capital kitchen equipment.
  • Provides recommendations and subject matter expertise on the purchases, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
  • Reviews financial statements of assigned homes and assists managers to achieve financial targets.
  • Work in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Assists Dietary leaders in responding to Ministry of Health compliance review.

FAQs

What is the nature of the job?

This is a 6-month contract position as a Culinary Operations Partner focused on supporting long-term care homes with dietary and dining services.

Is this position a remote work opportunity?

No, this position requires regional support and travel to assigned long-term care sites across Ontario during the week.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include collaborating with various departments, providing leadership to dietary service personnel, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, evaluating dietary services, and promoting excellent customer service in dining.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have a Post Graduate Diploma or Degree in food, culinary, or beverage management and experience in managing dietary and dining services in a long-term care or hospital setting.

What knowledge should candidates have?

Candidates should have knowledge of Ontario Food Premise Regulations, FLTCA, CCHSA/ORCA, and applicable BC Regulations.

Is there a travel reimbursement policy for this role?

Yes, mileage reimbursement and travel expenses apply for this position.

What skills are emphasized for candidates?

Strong communication, organizational, presentation, problem-solving, and writing skills are emphasized, along with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Are there any bonus qualifications?

Yes, having membership in the Canadian and Ontario Society of Nutrition Management is considered a bonus.

What benefits does Sienna Senior Living offer?

Sienna offers a competitive salary, vacation package, health & dental benefits, RRSP with employer match, continuous learning opportunities, and an inclusive work culture.

Is Sienna Senior Living committed to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Sienna is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel they belong and seeks applicants with a wide range of abilities.

Sienna Senior Living

Cultivating happiness in daily life

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Sienna Senior Living, our Purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life. Our work does not stop at providing the highest quality of service and care to our residents - it goes much further. Each and every day, we strive to bring happiness into our residents’ lives by enabling our team to put their passion for their work into action and supporting families to bring joy into our homes. Sienna is one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of senior living options, with 93 high-quality residences in key markets in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care under our Aspira retirement brand, as well as long-term care, specialized programs and services, and expert management services. Our approximately 12,000 team members are committed to helping residents discover happiness through personalization, choice and community engagement in a comfortable, home-like setting. Our aim is to consistently create a positive resident experience, along with a high-performing team and workplace culture that are driven by shared Values and a commitment to innovation and excellence. As leaders in the sector, we leverage technology and best practices to constantly set new benchmarks for quality. At the same time, we never lose sight of our vision— to be Canada’s most trusted and most loved senior living provider.