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Director of Food/Support Services - Exeter, ON
Director of Food/Support Services - Full Time position at Exeter Villa
[aka Food Services Manager also in charge of Housekeeping and Laundry]

Exeter Villa is an Accredited 47-bed LTC along with a 66-bed Retirement Home  
 
We are looking for an individual with:
Excellent interpersonal skills,
Strong leadership skills,
Member of CSNM with LTC supervisory, RAI-MDS and PCC experience,  who is available immediately.

Apply in writing to
Erika.K@ExeterVilla.ca
 
FSM Job Description:
The Food Service Manager is responsible for all aspects of the residence’s food service department.  The FSM ensures residents and guests are provided with outstanding service and creative menus that meet and exceed expectations. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors and other staff members.

The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
•    Prepares or monitors the preparation of service daily and special event menu plans to ensure individual dietary needs
      are met;
•    Develops and maintains effective relationships with residents and their families in order to determine individual needs,
      resolve issues or concerns, and evaluate resident satisfaction;
•    Ensures that the meals and services provided meet or exceed residents’ and Chartwell’s expectations;
•    Provides residents with a safe and comfortable environment;
•    Leads and manages food services staff to achieve department goals;
•    Participates as a member of the work team and provides support to the other members of the team;
•    Recruits and organizes staff orientation and in-service training programs;
•    Schedules and assigns work, monitors and evaluates staff performance;
•    Forecasts, monitors and approves expenditures from the food services budget;
•    Maximizes purchasing power while maintaining or exceeding residence quality and service standards and provincial and
      legal requirements;
•    Develops and implements inventory control systems to maximize saving and minimize waste;
•    Liaises with municipal and provincial agencies concerning health and safety issues;
•    Voluntarily participates as a member of professional associations such as Canadian Culinary Federation, Canadian Food
      Service Supervisors Association;
•    Chairs the Food Committee or Food Advisory Committee;
•    Consults with the Dietitian/Director of Food and Beverage as required, to determine appropriate dietary needs for menu
      planning purposes;
•    Ensures compliance to food safety, sanitation and overall workplace safety standards;
•    Performs other relate duties as required.

The ideal candidates will possess:
•    Minimum of two years supervisory experience in a volume food preparation environment in a retirement/LTC residence,
      the healthcare or hospitality industry;
•    Successful completion of Canadian Spciety of Nutrition Management certification;
•    Current qualification as a chef and in possession of a Food Service Supervisors certificate;
•    Minimum of one year experience in front of house and customer service;
•    Prior labour relations experience preferred;
•    Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal);
•    Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills;
•    Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task;
•    Customer service oriented;
•    Must have working knowledge of special diets