The Role

Reporting to the Administrator, the Nutrition Supervisor serves as the Registered Dietitian and joint Supervisor of Dietary Department for Rideaucrest Home.

The Nutrition Supervisor will, in conjunction with the Food Services Supervisor, develop and approve seasonal cycle menus that reflect resident preferences, adhere to current geriatric nutritional recommendations, and meet Long Term Care (LTC) Food Service Standards. This role will measure resident satisfaction with food service both formally and informally and provide in-service education as requested on topics relating to nutrition. The Nutrition Supervisor and Food Services Supervisor will formulate and administer the preparation of the annual operating budget and maintain food and other departmental costs, ensure the department adheres to relevant legislation and corporate standards and will plan, coordinate, and implement department activities, administer policies and procedures, and supervise food services. This position will assume the role of the Food Services Supervisor in their absence.

To qualify, you'll need...

University degree in human nutrition and dietetics or related program

Registered Dietitian and member in good standing with the Provincial College of Dietitians and eligible for membership with Dietitians of Canada

2 years of recent and related experience as a qualified dietitian

Experience as a Food Service Supervisor or Dietary Manager in an institutionalized setting preferred

Experience in clinical and geriatric dietetics preferred

Experience managing within a union setting strongly preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong, effective customer service and interpersonal skills

Proficient skills in MS Office.

Knowledge of long-term care standards and practices

Knowledge of related policies, procedures, acts and legislation (eg Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care Homes Act)

Possess tact and diplomacy with understanding of confidentiality and privacy issues

Ability to research, analyze, and formulate solutions to complex issues

Proof of recent screening for Tuberculosis (TB)

Proof of immunity to communicable diseases

Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation

Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including vulnerable sector