Grow your career with a company that shares your passion!  Sodexo has an exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Food Service Manager, for our Healthcare client located in Kingston ON.

Salary: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

At Sodexo, we go beyond traditional workplace solutions to create environments where employees thrive. From innovative culinary programs that bring daily delight to integrated facilities management that fosters productivity and well-being, our team plays a vital role in shaping thriving workplaces.

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

• Supervise staff and overall operations of the dietary department ensuring workflows are efficient and all standards are met including Public Health and Long Term Care
• Provide direct supervision in the dining room during meal service daily in order to monitor processes and resident satisfaction
• Manage staffing functions including training, education and development of front line and supervisory employees
• Provide coaching, performance management and discipline as required
• Schedule, hire and determine appropriate staffing levels to maintain level of service and efficiency according to the collective agreement, labour management and Ministry of Health and LTC standards
• Perform inventory and reporting functions to Director, Ministry and other stakeholders
• Participate in maintenance and submissions of reports and records as required for Ministry or other stakeholders
• Plan, execute and maintain annual fiscal budgetary expectations
• Coordinate dietary activities with other departments within the facility in order to create efficiencies, reduce costs, maintaining budgetary requirements etc.
• Prepare cyclical menu plans adhering to necessary guidelines and standards keeping in mind inputs of clients and residents through attendance at resident food committee meetings
• Maintain residents nutritional care plan when applicable

What You’ll Need to Succeed:  

• Successful completion of the Food and Nutrition Management Program from a recognized institution
• Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) and Advance Food Safety Certification required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in food service management
• 4 years supervisory or leadership experience
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience managing in a unionized environment, preferably within long term care

What Makes Sodexo Different:   

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment  
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits 
• Training and development programs  
• Countless opportunities for growth  
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability  
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• And so much more!     

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.  

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. 

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