Position: Director, Food Services

Location: Barrie, Ontario

Hours of work: Full time – Monday to Friday. 37.5 hours per week

Salary range: $80 000 - $101 380

IOOF Seniors Homes Inc. has been serving the needs of seniors in Ontario for over 100 years. It is committed to serving seniors through the development of new and innovative concepts in support programs, health care services and housing initiatives. The IOOF Seniors Home Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization currently operating several facilities located in Barrie, Ontario. 

The IOOF has recently embarked on the largest capital project in its history, with the launch of a $1.2 million redevelopment campaign to expand the facility to a 226-bed long-term care home. This transformative revitalization will create 64 new long-term care beds and 66 upgraded beds, modern spaces, updated equipment, private rooms, and increased square footage.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Food Services is responsible and accountable for the overall management and planning of the administrative and clinical activities related to the provision of food services to the residents, employees, and external clients of the IOOF.  This senior management role is well suited to a highly motivated, self-directed, client-focused communicator with a demonstrated commitment to excellent service within a caring environment.

With experience in current management practices, the ideal candidate is energetic, well organized, computer literate and well versed in issues related to nutrition and food services including inventory, purchasing, production and service requirements. 

The education and experience requirements for this role are as follows:

• College Diploma in Food and Nutrition Management
• Current member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM)
• Certified Nutrition Manager as designated by the CSNM and Canadian Council of Professional Certification (CCPC) would be considered an asset
• Minimum of five (5) years' increasingly responsible experience in commercial or industrial food preparation and service, including food service supervisory or management experience in a food services senior management position in the long-term care sector.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in institutional food service management/ business administration/ hotel and restaurant management (or a closely related field) and/or experience in geriatric care and/or a diploma/certificate in Long Term Care Management would all be considered assets.
• Experience managing in a unionized environment

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to:

Val Bennett, Director, Human Resources - vbennett@ioof.com

We thank everyone for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.