Wikwemikong Nursing Home 2281 Wikwemikong Way PO Box 114   Wikwemikong ON P0P 2J0 Phone: 705.859.3107      Fax: 705.859.2057 E-mail: administrator@wikynursinghome.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR/LEAD COOK

FULL-TIME

The Food Service Supervisor/Lead Cook is required to meet the needs and expectations of the residents in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the Long Term Act.  The Food Service Supervisor is also responsible for adherence to the respective regulations and relevant legislation, the Resident’s Bill of Rights and the Home’s mission and policies.  

A detailed job description can be picked up at the Wikwemikong Nursing Home.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete nutritional reviews on all low and moderate risk residents

• Liaise regularly with the Registered Dietician regarding nutritional care plans
• Procure all food and non-food supplies needed for the effective operation
• Establish meal production schedules, standardized recipes and supervise food production.
• Develop menus in consultation with the resident’s and the Registered Dietician.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary committees and activities

• Hire, orientate, and schedule all dietary staff and complete job routines for each position.

• Participate in budget control through monitoring food and supply costs and minimizing waste.
• Prepare meals for residents following the regular and therapeutic menu
• Ensure meals are served on time and are garnished appropriately
• Follow department policies and procedures
• Follow safe food handling practices and sanitation regulations
• Direct Dietary Aides in basic food preparation and meal service procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an approved course in Nutritional Management.
• Member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Nutritional Management.
• Three years experience in a long-term care setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Regulation 79/10 made under the Long Term Care Homes Act 2007.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Food Premises Act, Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of nutritional needs of the elderly.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of quantity and quality food production.
• Demonstrate knowledge of continuous quality improvement and outcome monitoring and success indicators.

REMUNERATION:

The salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

APPLICATION:

Forward a detailed resume, cover letter, copies of diplomas/certificates as well as three (3) references, no later than Friday, March 1, 2019 by 4:00 p.m. marked “CONFIDENTIAL” to:

Wikwemikong Nursing Home

2281 Wikwemikong Way, PO Box 114

Wikwemikong, ON P0P2J0

Attn: Food Service Supervisor

Late submissions will not be accepted. All applications become the property of the Wikwemikong Nursing Home and will not be returned.

The successful candidate will be required to submit a Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.