Food Service Manager, Career opportunity in Ottawa, Ontario

Job Description

• Promenade Senior Suites is a luxurious retirement community in Ottawa is seeking the services of an exceptional Food
• Service Manager (FSM).
• Taking direction from the General Manager the FSM is accountable for the operation of the Food Services Department, including management, purchasing, operational and menu planning.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering food services according to legislation and to meet the needs of the residents
• Managing schedules and overseeing the work of cooks, prep cooks, servers and dishwashers.
• Working in collaboration with the Executive Director to hire, direct, reprimand, suspend or terminate associates as required.
• In collaboration with the nursing associate, interviewing residents to assess their dietary needs, restrictions and likes and dislikes.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, creating a four week menu that provides variety and meets the Canada Food Guide
• Preparing food services budget and monitoring monthly compliance
• Ordering and receiving food according to the communitys preferred supplier and prescribed budget
• Ensuring that standards of sanitation are met
• Ensuring recipes are tested and available for associates use
• Accountable for Human Resource function for Food Services associates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of recognized course in Culinary Management or with 3 years experience or equivalent
• Experience with working with the elderly
• HACCP Certified preferred
• Minimum 5 years or related experience in retirement home, hospital or hotel setting in volume food preparation
• Previous supervisory capability and experience
• Knowledge of special and therapeutic diets.
• Familiar with weights and measurements, recipe conversion and portion control
• Completion of Safe Food Handlers Certification course
• Knowledge of Ontario Food Premises Regulation and Canada’s Food Guide
• Must be able to work productively with other department heads and personnel
• Ability to work within and promote a team environment
• Must enjoy working with residents
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and Excel spreadsheets
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Highly organized and able to work independently
• Is a competent person as defined by the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• In addition to your resume, we would like to hear about your passion for fresh, wholesome, nutritious, appetizing, interesting food and your love of seniors!