Job Description

• Develop, evaluate and maintain operational dietary policies, standards and guideline
• Coach mentor and guide the practice & skills development for dietary staff
• Manage the Customized Menu program system, menu edits and research, coordinate and deliver menu initiatives
• Lead the maintenance, advancement and data update of the dietary menu software system
• Develop and manage divisional eCPS Order Guide
• Monitor and follow up with vendor issues
• Manage divisional Recipe maintenance system while testing, updating and developing dietary recipes to ensure recipes are in compliance with the Fixing Long Term Care Act and Ontario Regulations, Public Health and the Region of Peel Policies and Procedures, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines
• Develop and conduct dietary department audits
• Manage the Menu Satisfaction Survey rollout, data analysis, trending and implementation of key recommendations
• Facilitate divisional dietary peer group

What the role requires: 

• Post Secondary diploma or degree in Food and Nutrition Management and/or Culinary Management
• Minimum five years food services experience in a health care setting
• Minimum two years experience in Long Term Care with knowledge of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care standards, guidelines and requirements for the long term care industry
• Registered member in good standing with Canadian Society Nutrition Management  and Ontario Society Nutrition Management
• knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Project and Power Point)
• Working knowledge of the Project Management Body of Knowledge and project management processes
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered

Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong presentation and written communication skills
• Strong collaborative and consultative style
• Client service oriented, with ability to effectively work with staff at all levels of the organization
• Planning and organizational time management skills
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have: 

• Red Seal Cook is an asset
• Experience in Adult Education is an asset

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan effective on your start date
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis – up to 3 weeks per annum
• 3 paid personal days,  floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources 

* In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton.   The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis,  based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario. 

Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week – The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.   

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within  Long Term Care  are required to provide the following information prior to hire:

Vulnerable Sector Police Check – current within 6 months

TB Skin Testing – current within 6 months 

Fully Vaccinated against COVID18, including 3rd booster – or medical exemption 

It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Temporary. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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