Culinary Manager

Aramark is recruiting a Culinary Manager for a Long-Term Care facility located in Welland, ON. The Culinary Manager is responsible for directing, planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of the food service department to ensure the nutritional needs of each resident are met within established budgets and existing legislative parameters. There is daily interaction with other department heads and employees, residents, families, and contractors.

The Culinary Manager will participate in and conduct a variety of managerial activities and duties to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Home, and to achieve and maintain a level of high-quality resident care.

Aramark Canada is proud to strengthen its commitment to nutrition and healthcare support services with the acquisition of Nutra Services. Renowned for its expertise in food service and nutritional care for long-term care homes, this trusted brand brings decades of experience to our expanding portfolio.

This strategic partnership enhances our ability to deliver exceptional, resident-focused dining experiences and comprehensive support solutions — enriching the lives of seniors across Canada’s senior living.

Nutra Services

Nutra Services

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the Food Services department in conjunction with direct reports and coordinates food service activities to meeting the nutritional needs of the residents in accordance with budgets and legislative parameters.
• Adopt Aramark processes and systems, understand performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends
• Educate teams on key levers to improve margins
• Bring value through efficient operations, cost controls, and profit management
• Follow Operational Excellence fundamentals by maintaining food and labour initiatives
• Ensure accurate completion and maintenance of P&L statements
• Follow all applicable policies, rules and regulations relating to health, safety, wage and hour.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet commitments, job duties may change, or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Must be an active member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM)
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Food and Nutrition Management Program
• Alternative education is a Bachelor’s degree with a Major in Food and Nutrition
• A minimum of 2 years’ management experience including administration, and supervision in a Long-Term Care or Senior Living setting
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, management, the residents, and Client representatives

What We Offer

• Extended benefits including health, dental and vision from the first day of employment
• Three (3) week’s annual paid vacation + 3 personal days
• Employee Recognition Program including Service Awards
• Diverse and inclusive workforce
• Aramark Scholarship Program for dependents of full- time employees

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world.

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters .

The pay range for this position is $54,000.00 - $58,000.00.