Food and Nutrition Manager

at  Aramark

JOB DESCRIPTION

Aramark is looking for a candidate with a strong passion for the industry, and the know how to build, direct, and manage teams that provide nutritious meals for Toronto’s most vulnerable population. Successful applicants will be skilled in organization, professionalism, and giving direction. If you feel able to contribute to the improvement and development of an ever-changing industry, this is your next career step!

What We Offer

• Extended benefits including health, dental and vision from the first day of employment
• Aramark Canada’s Defined Contribution Pension Plan from the first day of employment
• Three (3) week’s annual paid vacation
• Employee Recognition Program including Service Awards
• Diverse and inclusive workforce
• Aramark Scholarship Program for dependents of full -time employees

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-graduate diploma from an accredited Food & Nutrition Management program is preferred
• Active membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) is an asset
• Two (2) – Three (3) years food service management experience in long-term care, corrections, or residential community is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership; decision making; problem solving and communication skills
• Working knowledge of health and safety, employment, and human rights legislation
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Working knowledge of managing unionized labour force, as applicable
• Good knowledge of nutrition and safe food handling certification
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment when making decisions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to follow detailed instructions
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to clientele and coworkers
• A valid Ontario’s driver’s licence and own vehicle is preferred for travel to other local sites

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of food services across five (5) Toronto-based sites that includes delegating tasks, motivating, and coaching up to 25 hourly employees as required
• Supervise and direct food production planning, waste management, record keeping, follow up, and modification based on client volumes
• Assist with flow of day-to-day operations on the floor to ensure that all clients are treated with respect and empathy
• Assist with training and development of staff; experience managing in a unionized setting is preferred
• Ensure food safety standards and HACCP are always enforced
• Assist in dealing with staff related issues such as vacation requests, progressive discipline, etc.
• Ensure adherence to all of ARAMARK’s Policies and Procedures
• Ensure adherence to ARAMARK’s Health and Safety Policy