Job Description
• Providing sustained support and actively participating in quality improvement
processes and development of quality improvement plans
• Achieving Resident Satisfaction and Employee Engagement targets
• Managing the food service for residents with a focus on their individualized
nutritional plan of care
• Working with the multidisciplinary team along with residents and families to
customize personalized menus
• Ensuring food and fluid interventions (as per resident’s plan of care) are prepared
and served appropriately
• Ensuring menu items provided meet the assessed needs of the residents
• Collaborating closely with dietitians and dietary team members to ensure service
delivery is consistently compliant with organizational policies, procedures, and all
applicable legislation and regulatory requirements
• Ensuring the team is following required infection prevention and control and food
safety guidelines
• ONTARIO ONLY: Completing low and moderate routine resident nutrition
assessments as delegated by the Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Maintaining operation excellence within defined budget
• Managing vendor and community partnerships related to the delivery of culinary
services
and culinary services in a unionized environment
• Taking a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring, and helping the dietary team
as required
Qualifications:
• ONTARIO ONLY: Current membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition
Management (CSNM) or Registered Dietitian
• Valid Food Safety Handler's Certificate
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant dietary experience and one (1) year of
leadership experience
• Passion for food production, food service and long-term care
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector
Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
Time Type:
Full timeAt Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected].
We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.
Skills Required
- Current membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management or Registered Dietitian registration (Ontario only)
- Valid Food Safety Handler's Certificate
- At least three years of relevant dietary experience
- At least one year of leadership experience
- Complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check, including Criminal Background Check, or willingness to obtain one
What We Do
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services. We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible. Our Mission: Helping people live better
