Food Service Manager (St. Peter's Residence)

Thrive Group Canada•Hamilton, ON

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring a Full-time Food Services Manager to join our team at St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke. St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke is a not for profit 221 bed long-term care residence that features high quality living in a home like environment. "Privacy, dignity and caring" is the philosophy we live by. If you are an individual who values Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility and Excellence then we would like to hear from you! Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canada’s Great Places to Work®! In addition, we have been recognized and awarded as: 2026 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team, 2026 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada, 2026 Best Workplaces for Women. We’re thrilled to be acknowledged for our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace! Reporting to the Administrator (or designate), the Food Service Manager is responsible for directing, planning, organizing and overseeing the activities of the Nutrition and Food Services Department to ensure that nutrition and dietary needs of residents are met to a high standard and in accordance with individual care plans. The position is responsible for all aspects of managing the Food Services department including the management of foods and equipment purchasing within the established budgets and legislative parameters. Is responsible for planning and execution of Special Events Catering as required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Food Service Program or equivalent
Member in good standing of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM)
Work experience with varied responsibilities related to therapeutic nutrition, administration and supervision preferably in a long term care (LTC) setting
Knowledge of MOHLTC standards related to Dietary Services, and of pertinent legislation related to food safety and employee health and safety (e.g. HACCP, WHMIS)
Demonstrated leadership abilities, solid decision-making and problem-solving skills
Strong oral and written English communication skills
Possesses a working knowledge of the current Manual of Clinical Dietetics, Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, and MOHLTC Standards for Food Service
Demonstrates ability to work harmoniously as part of a team and as team leader
Demonstrates flexibility and ability to maintain high professional and ethical standards
Able to meet deadlines and work under time constraints
Willing to take on new challenges and develop professionally

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of RAI/MDS, PointClickCare, and Synergy on Demand system is an asset
Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset

Responsibilities

Directing, planning, organizing and overseeing the activities of the Nutrition and Food Services Department
Ensuring that nutrition and dietary needs of residents are met to a high standard and in accordance with individual care plans
Managing all aspects of the Food Services department including the management of foods and equipment purchasing within the established budgets and legislative parameters
Planning and execution of Special Events Catering as required