Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Full time Permanent Food Service Manager, Chilliwack.



SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Reporting to the General Manager, and/or designate) and in liaison with the Manager of Hospitality Support Services and consulting dietitian, the Food Service Manager is accountable for all aspects of the day to day operation of the Food Services Department. 
The Food Service Manager plans, directs and participates in the preparation and service of meals in accordance with nutritional and operational needs of the residents and facility in accordance with the established standards and regulations set out by governing agents and the Retirement Concepts Management team. 
The Food Services Manager provides leadership, guidance and direction to staff in keeping with the Vision, Values, Objectives, Policies and Procedures and Performance Accountabilities of Retirement Concepts. 
The Food Service Manager acts as a professional role model for the staff and promotes the dietary department within the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include but not limited to;
1.       In conjunction with the General Manager / Administrator / Director of Care recruits, hires, disciplines and terminates all Food Service staff
2.       Coordinates and oversees orientation for new employees and on-going training of all Food Service staff.
3.       Provides constructive feedback including probationary and ongoing annual performance evaluations for all Food Service Departmental staff.
4.       In conjunction with the Management Team coordinates & chairs monthly department meetings and develop and / or coordinates in-service education opportunities.
5.       Manages and oversees staff duties including the development of work schedules, ensure job descriptions are appropriate and followed, develop  and ensure work / job routines are followed, and deal with operational challenges / issues as they arise.
6.       Plans, in conjunction with the Manager Hospitality Support Services and consulting Dietician, rotational, seasonal menus in accordance with the likes, dislikes, nutritional and therapeutic needs of facility residents.
7.       Plan, directs and participates in the preparation and service of high quality food according to standardized recipes, production / operational requirements, standards, policies and procedures.
8.       Develop and / or adjust standardized recipes to ensure high quality production outcomes including quality, nutritional & texture requirements, quantity, portion sizes, palatability and resident satisfaction.   
9.       Evaluates the meals being served, including performing related audits, to ensure standards of quality and quantity are maintained and responds to the audit findings and adjusts accordingly.
10.   Establishes and maintain production requirements ensuring adequate portions are prepared. 
11.   Perform and / or oversee the ordering and receiving of consumables and non-consumable items according to established purchasing procedures and policies. 
12.   Establishes and maintains consumable and non-consumable inventory utilizing methods to minimize spoilage and waste. 
13.   Ensure invoices are handled according to Financial Department Policy & Procedures. 
14.   Ensures regular cleaning and ongoing maintenance of all dietary equipment and provides documentation of the same.
15.   Ensure all audits; including cold storage, hot & cold holding, dish machine temperature audits, food waste etc, department performance indicators and other related audits are accurately completed as required and provided to the management team. 
16.   Completes and submits month end reports to the Management team.
17.   Participates in the planning, implementation and control of the department budget, both operating and capital. 
18.   Develop, implement, and manage in conjunction with Manager of Hospitality Support Services and consulting Dietician, a Food Safety Plan including HACCP, Work Safe BC, and WHMIS regulations and standards. 
19.   Work with regulatory agencies, such as Health Inspectors and licensing bodies to ensure all regulations are followed.  
20.   Oversees adherence to and updates standards, policies and procedures in conjunction with the Retirement Concepts management team.
21.   Work with other facility departments in the development & implementation of special events and programs as required. 
22.   Acts as a contributing member of the management Team at the facility.  Participate in Facility staff / management meetings, Family & Resident Council meetings regularly.   Communicate information to staff as necessary.
23.   Maintains a current knowledge of facility administrative and emergency policies and procedures.  Direct / encourage staff to participate in emergency preparedness training, including required fire drills, employee wellness in-services etc.  
24.   Liaisons and work with Retirement Concepts Management team / Human Resources / Payroll and staff to resolve challenges including pay cheque, staffing levels, workload challenges etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.       Graduation from a recognized Food Services Supervisor Program.
2.     Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management and/or Registered Dietitian mandatory
3.       A minimum of two years Food Service Supervisory experience in a residential geriatric setting including direct experience managing staff. 
4.       Current Serving It Right certificate mandatory


SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.       Good physical and emotional health with capabilities that are compatible with walking, stooping, bending, lifting heavy objects, pushing heavy carts and operation of related equipment.  Must be free from any allergies or related conditions that may be aggravated by work with detergents.
2.       High standards for safety and hygiene practices and procedures.
3.       Ability to establish harmonious relationships with staff, residents, families, volunteers and visitors of the facility.
4.       Excellent written and oral English skills.  Solid working knowledge of related office equipment and Windows based software including Word, Excel and Outlook. 

Please apply to recruitment@retirementconcepts.com with your complete cover letter and resume quoting the competition number in the subject line: 007-2312-18 Waverly Seniors Village