Nutrition Manager-Full time-Riverbend Place

Job Description

Role Description: Nutrition Manager

Mission

As the Nutrition Manager, you play a key role in fulfilling Extendicare’s purpose of Helping People Live Better by leading culinary operations within a long‑term care home. Using a person‑centred approach, you lead and inspire a food services team to deliver pleasurable dining experiences that enhance residents’ wellbeing and quality of life.

The Nutrition Manager is an operational leader who collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team and key stakeholders to advance Extendicare’s mission of providing people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Key Outcomes

• Lead and develop a high‑performing food service team that demonstrates Extendicare’s values and delivers exceptional service to residents and families
• Positively impact residents’ nutrition, enjoyment, and overall enrichment through pleasurable dining experiences
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of menu items in accordance with each resident’s individualized plan of care
• Effectively manage the day‑to‑day culinary operations of the home
• Support the home’s financial health through proactive food and supply budget management, spending oversight, and achievement of financial targets
• Maintain full compliance with provincial legislation, company policies, regulatory standards, and collective bargaining agreements within a unionized environment

Key Responsibilities

• Actively support and participate in quality improvement initiatives and the development of quality improvement plans
• Achieve Resident Satisfaction and Employee Engagement targets
• Manage food services with a focus on individualized resident nutritional plans of care
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families to develop and customize personalized menus
• Ensure all food and fluid interventions are prepared and served according to residents’ care plans
• Confirm menu items meet assessed nutritional and therapeutic needs
• Partner closely with Dietitians and dietary team members to ensure full compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and all applicable legislation
• Ensure consistent adherence to infection prevention and control and food safety standards
• Ontario Only: Conduct low‑ and moderate‑risk routine resident nutrition assessments as delegated by the Registered Dietitian
• Maintain operational excellence within approved budgets
• Manage vendor relationships and community partnerships related to culinary services
• Recruit, hire, train, and engage dietary staff in a unionized environment
• Take a hands‑on leadership approach, providing mentorship, coaching, and operational support as needed

Qualifications

• Ontario Only: Current membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) or Registered Dietitian designation
• Valid Food Safety Handler’s Certificate
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant dietary experience and one (1) year of leadership experience
• Demonstrated passion for food production, food service, and long‑term care
• Ability to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check (including Criminal Background Check) within six months, or willingness to obtain one

Core Competencies (for posting purposes only)

• Resident‑Centred Nutrition and Culinary Practice
• Customer Service and Communication
• Leadership and People Management
• Operational and Budget Management
• Computer Skills and System Proficiency
• Change Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Attributes of an Effective Leader

• Strategic Thinking: Understands organizational strategy and sets priorities to achieve objectives
• Results‑Driven: Takes ownership and accountability for delivering high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective results
• Collaboration: Builds and inspires a collaborative team environment and influences effectively across teams
• Effective Communication: Actively listens to understand diverse perspectives and communicates respectfully
• Problem Solving: Proactively identifies and resolves issues beyond defined role boundaries
• Team Development: Builds high‑performing teams through coaching, feedback, and continuous learning
• Data‑Driven Continuous Improvement: Uses data and analytics to measure performance and drive improvement initiatives

What Extendicare Has to Offer

At Extendicare, we believe teamwork creates opportunities to reach our full potential. We value our people, encourage equitable growth opportunities, and recognize achievement. As a valued team member, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship and support for lifelong learning
• Career advancement and internal growth opportunities
• Meaningful work that enriches your life and the lives of others
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Comprehensive benefits package

About Extendicare

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to meeting the needs of Canada’s growing seniors’ population by delivering high‑quality care wherever people call home.

Extendicare operates long‑term care homes (owned and managed), delivers over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provides group purchasing services to organizations representing approximately 150,000 beds nationwide. We proudly employ nearly 30,000 dedicated professionals who share our commitment to helping people live better.

Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

At 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.​

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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.

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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.​

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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.​

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Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.​