Culinary Manager - Full Time
Culinary Manager
Status: Full Time
Location: On site at 110 Sandys St, Chatham, ON
Existing Vacancy
Jarlette Health Services is a family-centric organization that has built a tradition of excellence in making an outstanding difference in the lives of the residents, families, employees, and communities it serves. As a proudly Canadian organization, with 14 Long Term Care Homes and 8 Retirement Lodges across Ontario, Jarlette Health Services has established itself as an industry leader with over 55 years of experience in the dynamic senior care sector.
Meadow Park Chatham is a fully accredited long term care home in Chatham, Ontario and serves 99 residents. Chatham is the urban centre of Chatham-Kent, a large municipality in Southwestern Ontario located between Windsor (approximately 80 km to the west) and London (approximately 115 km to the east). It is known for its fertile farmland, a diverse economy of manufacturing and agriculture, and rich history, including its role in the Underground Railroad.
Join our team as a Culinary Manager!
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Culinary Manager is responsible and accountable for managing all aspects of the food service within the Home and meeting the nutritional needs of the residents.
Key duties include staff oversight (selection, evaluation, termination), budget management, hands-on cooking, and ensuring food quality and safety standards. Additional responsibilities include menu planning, recipe development, managing food production and timely meal service, interpreting and implementing resident diets based on a Registered Dietitian's instructions, and conducting full nutritional assessments upon admission and re-evaluating them as needed.
We are looking for the following qualifications and traits:
Successful completion of a recognized course in Food Service Management and/or Nutrition Management or previous experience working as a Nutrition Manager in Long Term Care.
Be a member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management or a registered dietitian as required under the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021, ss. 70 and Ontario Regulation 81/22 (1).
Successful completion of the food handlers training program, provided by public health, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act
Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education
Must be computer literate
Minimum of 2 years food service management experience in Long Term Care (Gerontology)
Our offer to you may include:
Competitive Health, Welfare and Dental Benefits
Pension program where we match contributions and invest in your future
Referral bonus
Individualized assistance with tuition and further education
Skill development and internal advancement = growth in your career
Awards and recognition programs and team appreciation events
Exclusive discounts on products, services and travel
A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs.
Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment with Jarlette Health Services will be contingent on proof of vaccination against COVID-19, a screening for tuberculosis, two positive references and, prior to starting at the location, a receipt of a current criminal reference check, including vulnerable sector screening.
Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know.
All aspects of the hiring process, from application review to final selection, are conducted by our hiring team without the use of AI.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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