Villa Acadienne/VILLA d 'la BAIE

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION: Kitchen Supervisor, Full-Time

Villa Acadienne/Villa d 'la Baie are long term care facilities that has adopted the Eden Alternative Philosophy of Care. We believe in a resident centered care approach and strive to make life for our resident's worth living. We're moving away from a medical model of care and transforming our home into a place where residents can continue to grow and live full lives.

JOB PURPOSE:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Food Services Department and ensure that high quality meals are provided to residents to assist in maintaining their overall health.
• Work with the Dietitian to plan meals which are in accordance with the likes, dislikes, and eating habits and dietary reference intakes and Canada's Food Guide.
• Ensure standardized recipes are followed for consistency in textures; observing methods of preparation; tasting and smelling prepared dishes; viewing color, texture, and garnishments; verifying portion sizes; ensuring meals are prepared and ready for delivery in a timely manner.
• Working to develop and provide in-service education for all team members and residents relating to food and nutrition.
• Conduct resident and family satisfaction surveys, conduct food audits, participate in care plan meetings, ensure food safety guidelines are adhered to in the food production and cleaning process.
• Address resident and family issues.
• Play a leadership role by inspiring, demonstrating and encouraging staff to create/enhance a life worth living and mitigate loneliness, boredom and helplessness for residents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, experience and abilities:

• Graduate of a recognized cooking school (Journeyman level).
• Graduate of a recognized food service supervisory or management course.
• Food Handlers Course and WHIMIS.
• Minimum of five (5) years cooking experience in a related setting.
• Minimum two (2) years supervisory or management experience.
• Considerable experience in large quantity cooking.
• Computer literate (Office 365, email etc.).
• Able to communicate in French and English (an asset).
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to coach, lead and work with others.
• Excellent listening, negotiating, team building and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to make timely decisions, multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Excellent wage and benefit package with participation in the Nova Scotia Health Employees' Pension Plan (NSHEPP).

Deadline for receiving applications: December 1, 2024

MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, resume and references to: [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Denise Comeau, Office Manager