Director of Dietary Services | Permanent, Full-time

If you're passionate about leading a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Director of Dietary Services is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents through the strong leadership and motivation of Sienna team members.

As a Director of Dietary Services your typical day will impact in the following ways:
• Planning, co-ordinating, directing and monitoring the effectiveness of all operational activities within the dietary department.
• Overseeing all production including food and non-food purchases, receiving, inventory control and implementation and follow up of Production sheets in the department.
• Participating in the recruitment, employee and labour relations, orientation, occupational and non-occupational injury/illness, performance management, training, education and other people related functions of the community for respective department team members.
• Responding promptly to concerns of residents and family members, mediating a satisfactory response to concerns and implements action plans to avoid reoccurrence of similar issues.
• Establishing and sustaining clinical care in a manner that is resident centered and fosters evidence based best practice.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves:
• Graduate of a recognized Food Service Supervisor's diploma course.
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management. Student memberships are not applicable.
• Completion of a Food Service Nutrition Management Certificate, from a recognized educational facility. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
• Ability to cook 2 days per week is required. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Bonus points for having:
• A degree in dietetics, food service administration and management is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in the Long Term Care industry is an asset.
• Red Seal Chef Certification. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.