Each and every day 12,000 Sienna Senior Living team
members wake up with a common sense of purpose: to enrich the lives of
residents, a desire that in turn enriches their own lives. Our
team members know they’ve made a difference at the end of each day;
they know their actions have helped others feel better than they
thought possible.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Dietary Services position is accountable to the
Executive Director (ED), and is the primary liaison with the Registered
Dietician to ensure that comprehensive nutrition assessments are completed as
required for all tenants. This position oversees the Nutrition and Food
Services Department. The Director of
Dietary Services is responsible for delivery of a nutritious and safe food
service to the residents, visitors and staff.
The Director of Dietary Services will participate as a member of the
Leadership Team and meet regularly to discuss, plan, implement and evaluate all
facility operations. The Director of Dietary Services, in consultation and
direction from the ED / Registered Dietician, ensures the development and
implementation of policies and procedures to facilitate the achievement of high
quality standards of service. Also responsible for ensuring resident well-being
and safety.
Key
Responsibilities
- Purchases and maintains inventory control of food and other supplies.
- Planning and organization of food service for special events.
- Reviews and follows up on nutritional assessments from the Registered Dietician for new residents upon admission and reassessments as changes occur.
- In consultation with the Registered Dietician, identifies resident needs for texture modified diets and food preferences as required.
- Regularly liaises with resident/families, staff, and management to foster a holistic approach to care and services rendered.
- Menu planning is done in consultation with the Registered Dietician. Ensures menus are communicated and delivered according to standards for residential care facilities.
- Collaborates with other professional staff to perform audits and evaluate “at risk” data to improve the nutritional status of residents.
- Liaises with facility staff to monitor meal service and resident acceptance.
- In consultation with the ED is responsible for recruitment, hiring, supervision and evaluation of dietary staff.
- Facilitates orientation of new staff and conducts regular performance evaluations.
- Assesses ongoing in-service/training needs of dietary staff and communicates educational needs to the appropriate resource person.
- Provides day-to-day support, coaching and guidance to dietary staff in the provision of high quality service.
- Attends meetings as required.
- Responsible to read all memos before the start of each shift.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Completion of a Food Service Nutrition Management Certificate, from a recognized educational facility
- Red Seal Chef
- Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
- Ability to provide leadership in the development of nutritional standards
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent oral and written English skills
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate work assignments
- Experience and sincere interest in a residential setting
- Outstanding problem-solving, prioritization and time management capabilities
- Proficient with computers
Location: Brookside Lodge
Term:
Permanent
Status: Full Time
Posting Open Date: Ongoing
Posting Close Date: Until filled
Join Sienna Senior Living
and help us to continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.
Interested applicants are
encouraged to apply directly to:
Name: Allison Kesler
Job Title: Executive Director
A bit about Sienna
A winner of the Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures 2017 award, our aim is to consistently create a positive resident and team member experience, along with a high-performing team and workplace culture driven by shared values and a commitment to innovation and excellence.
We are one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of seniors living options, with 73 high-quality seniors’ residences in Canada comprising independent living, assisted living, long-term care and specialized programs and services for seniors.
Sienna Senior Living is a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:SIA).
A winner of the Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures 2017 award, our aim is to consistently create a positive resident and team member experience, along with a high-performing team and workplace culture driven by shared values and a commitment to innovation and excellence.
We are one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of seniors living options, with 73 high-quality seniors’ residences in Canada comprising independent living, assisted living, long-term care and specialized programs and services for seniors.
Sienna Senior Living is a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:SIA).
