JOB OVERVIEW:

This is a great opportunity to be part of a kind and respectful environment where people with dementia can thrive!
Could you imagine leading a culinary team focused on developing meaningful relationships with the people that they serve? Having the opportunity to help seniors with dementia and memory impairments flourish in their daily life while building a strong team through mentoring, teaching by example and centered on a human first approach. If so, Arbor Trace is for you. Programs are specifically designed for the residents that meet the specific needs of those with memory loss.
Location Name : Arbor Trace
Location City : London, Ontario
Job Status : Permanent: Full Time
Job Schedule : Day time
Located in the City of London, Arbor Trace is looking for a Food services Manager, permanent full-time day (40h) position, who understands the importance of team success with a desire to succeed. All services within the organization are designed to meet the needs and well-being of their residents. We are looking for a passionate individual to come and be part of our Community in order to make a positive impact in our residents’ and employees lives!

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to relate positively to residents and families, and to work cooperatively with other employees and vendors.
• Experience with working in a unionized environment
• Graduate of a recognized College’s food preparation program
• A professional studies diploma in institutional cuisine or equivalent
• At least one-year supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care

Experience:

• Unionized environment: 1 year (preferred)
• Supervisory and/or management: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Be a proven leader, a coach, and ensure the best possible service for the residents.
• Ensures that meals are prepared according to menu and that recipes are followed
• Schedule staff, supervise and train dietary staff in day to day kitchen operations
• Orient new staff and participate in recruitment and selection.
• Actively communicate policies and procedures
• Evaluate performance, coaching as necessary
• Ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe and orderly
• Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food-borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety and sanitation.
• Maintain food cost within budgetary constraints.
• Maintain strict inventory control for emergency needs
• Conduct periodic training for kitchen personnel as necessary to maintain high quality and variety in menus, and job satisfaction for employees
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with, residents, employees, union, food services organizations and providers
• Plan special events as needed