Job Description
Specialist, Divisional Dietary Systems Health Services– Long Term Care
Status: Contract Full Time: 6 monthsSalary Range: $89,469 - $111,834Work Mode: *Hybrid - on-site work based on operational needs
Location:10 Peel Centre Drive. Brampton Ontario. Travel required: Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Hours of Work: 35 per week
Who We Are: The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.
This position play’s an integral role in enhancing dietary processes across the Division to improve resident and client outcomes. You will report to the Supervisor, Practise, Innovation and Education, and be responsible for providing strategic assistance, research and day to day operational support and guidance for the divisional dietary system program delivered by the Long Term Care division.
What you will do in this role:
- Develop, evaluate and maintain operational dietary policies, standards and guideline
- Coach mentor and guide the practice & skills development for dietary staff
- Manage the Customized Menu program system, menu edits and research, coordinate and deliver menu initiatives
- Lead the maintenance, advancement and data update of the dietary menu software system
- Develop and manage divisional eCPS Order Guide
- Monitor and follow up with vendor issues
- Manage divisional Recipe maintenance system while testing, updating and developing dietary recipes to ensure recipes are in compliance with the Fixing Long Term Care Act and Ontario Regulations, Public Health and the Region of Peel Policies and Procedures, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines
- Develop and conduct dietary department audits
- Manage the Menu Satisfaction Survey rollout, data analysis, trending and implementation of key recommendations
- Facilitate divisional dietary peer group
What the role requires:
- Post Secondary diploma or degree in Food and Nutrition Management and/or Culinary Management
- Minimum five years food services experience in a health care setting
- Minimum two years experience in Long Term Care with knowledge of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care standards, guidelines and requirements for the long term care industry
- Registered member in good standing with Canadian Society Nutrition Management and Ontario Society Nutrition Management
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Project and Power Point)
- Working knowledge of the Project Management Body of Knowledge and project management processes
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check - current within 6 months
- TB Skin Testing - current within 6 months
- Fully Vaccinated against COVID 19, including 3rd booster - or medical exemption
Skills/Abilities:
- Strong presentation and written communication skills
- Strong collaborative and consultative style
- Client service oriented, with ability to effectively work with staff at all levels of the organization
- Planning and organizational time management skills
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Nice to have:
- Red Seal Cook is an asset
- Experience in Adult Education is an asset
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and well-being
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to learning and development resources
*Work Mode & Job Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis, based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.
Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week - The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.
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About Us
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.
We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca
Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
