Assistant Manager, Food Services - Louis Brier Home & Hospital

Assistant Manager, Food Services

Apply to:   careers@louisbrier.com

Located in Vancouver, BC, our organization has a regular full-time position available for an experienced Assistant Manager, Food Services. In collaboration with the Manager, Food Services, the Assistant Manager participates in program and service delivery planning, implementation and evaluation to meet annual objectives. The Assistant Manager is responsible for providing direction and supervision to cooks and designated staff in the day-to-day operations of food production, preparation and distribution. In addition, the Assistant Manager maintains and provides statistical, financial and quality improvement reports as required and shares responsibility for overall operation of the department with the Manager, Food Services.

In collaboration with the Manager, Food Services, responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the day to day activity of food services staff
• Establishing and overseeing standardized production schedules, recipes, inventory levels and reheat methods
• Monitors and evaluating the achievement of service objectives
• Contributing to the development of service area standards, policies and procedures
• Developing direct charge and contract order sheets
• Interpreting and communicating regulations and standards to staff
• Recruitment, performance management, attendance management, and discipline;
• Representing the Employer on joint union/management meetings;
• Administering the collective agreement;
• Consulting with Human Resources; participating in the development of Food Services mission, philosophy, policies, objectives and standards and Continuous Quality Improvement
• Providing input into the menu planning, auditing and recipe development process;
• Participating in development of essential services plans
• Monitoring equipment for preventative maintenance, repairs and replacement
• Providing input regarding capital and operating budget requirements;
• Contributing to the resolution of issues related to food safety, client satisfaction, food waste and menu audits; Co-managing food and catering services

Requirements:

Requirements include a level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Service Administration or completion of an approved post-secondary course as a Food Service Supervisor/Manager and five (5) years’ recent related experience in service management in health facilities including operational experience with quality assurance programs and food service policy and procedures within a healthcare setting. Completion of relevant administration courses and graduation from a recognized culinary training course is an asset.

This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, extended health, life insurance, pension and sick leave coverage.

If you are interesting in applying for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Vancouver, BC (Preferred)

FT Support Service Manager - Blenheim Lodge - Vancouver

FT Support Services Manager

Apply online at apply-DRSS@blenheimlodge.org


Blenheim Lodge, a residential complex care facility, is looking for a Food and Housekeeping Services manager to take over from our retiring manager.

Job Details

• Regular full-time management position reporting to the CEO
• Vacancy available January 2019
• Residential Complex Care facility (licensed under BC Community Care & Assisted Living Act)
• Located in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood
• Faith-based facility
• Unionized staff
• Attractive salary and benefits

Job Summary

Responsible for the efficient daily operation of the Dietary and Housekeeping areas within established budgets and regulations, including management of production, personnel, purchasing and inventory, policies and procedures, quality improvement.

Qualification

• A minimum of three years supervisory experience in a related supervisory role, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Two-year Food Service Supervisor’s diploma or equivalent experience
• Environmental Services Operation certificate or equivalent experience
• Eligible for membership in the CSNM
• Current FoodSafe II certificate
• Computer competency in Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral English
• Organized, efficient, accurate, creative
• Possess skills and personality to promote harmonious and supportive working relationships

Blenheim Lodge provides a home to 96 frail elderly with 24-hour nursing at the complex care level under the BC Ministry of Health guidelines. Our motto is to provide “Quality Care in a Christian Setting”.




Send your résumé and cover letter in confidence to apply-DRSS@blenheimlodge.org


Facility website:  http://callingfoundation.org/blenheim-lodge/

Once a student, always a Langaran! Celebrate our Anniversary!

Beyond 49 

Langara College is celebrating it's 49th year on 49th Avenue, Vancouver.  Join the party!  

So many people have passed through Langara's doors as students that we are the perfect example of a pathways College.   It is also the basis of our slogan for the Beyond 49 celebration - that once a student, always a Langaran!  

Stay connected to the College that gave you a start, or a career, and be involved in our celebration.  

Connect with Langara   through the link - or follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.  

We really encourage you to share your Langaran story - join your voice to the many that have already shared what Langara means to them. 

 

Monica Molag, RD
Department Chair
Nutrition and Food Service Management
Langara College
mmolag@langara.ca 

Last Call - PSNM Education Day! Oct 26

REGISTER NOW FOR FREE!

Join us for the PSNM Education Day on Friday, October 26, 2018

7:30am to 3:30pm. Live Webcast begins 09:30 PST

Location: Power to Change, 20385 64th Avenue, Langley (door is at the back of the building) 

Registration is FREE to all CSNM Members with RSVP through attached Registration Form.

Speakers include Janice Sorensen of Langara College and Samantha Scholefield of BC Restaurant & Food Services Association (BCRFA).

CSNM is providing generous funding for this Education Day and all Canadian Members are welcome to participate. You also get Continuing Education Points by attending!

Registration form

Judges Needed - Contact information added!

sorry about that - the contact information didn't make it the first time around! 

Volunteer Judges Wanted:

Hi we're looking for some Volunteer judges in the culinary world.

Every year girls ages 12-17 from metro Vancouver compete in our Girl Guides of Canada West Coast Area Iron Chef camp cooking competition. Girls create three dishes, appetizer, main, and dessert all over a camp stove with a limited supply of food chosen by lottery.

Girls are judged on taste, presentation, creativity, and nutrition. 

We are hoping to have three judges from the Culinary world ( Cooks, Dietitians, Food Services Managers and students in those fields) help us out.

Date: Saturday October 27th

Location: Fisher Field Picnic Shelter, Deas Island Regional Park, Delta

Event runs 12:30-5:00 Judging starts at 2:30 and results are announced at 4:30 you would need to arrive around 2:00 pm to meet your judging partners and stay till at least 4:00 pm 

Please Contact Andrea Stathos andrea.lee@telus.net by October 20th if you're interested or would like more information. 

 

General Manager Position - Vancouver

General Manager CSNM

 Vancouver, BC

One year Contract Position  

Your Contribution:
Grow your career with a company that shares your passion.   Our Healthcare Division is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of General Manager for our site located in Vancouver, BC.  This is a one year contract position.

At Sodexo we care and serving others is our purpose. This generates an authentic sense of pride for us. Improving the Quality of life for everyone we come into contact with is our North Star. If you want to catch the Sodexo Spirit then we have the position you are searching for.

Accountabilities:

As the General Manager at our Healthcare account, you will be responsible for overseeing 180+ employees and successfully coordinating and directing on the floor food service activities. You will establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship including: high levels of client and customer satisfaction and account retention; strong employee relations; achievement of financial goals particularly around labour costs; and strategically develop efficiencies in the operation. You will report directly to the District Manager.

Growth and Development:

CSNM designation is mandatory, experience working with acute care facilities is mandatory

4-5 years working with operations experience at the managerial/supervisory level

Proven success in managing food services operations in a healthcare setting

Effective oral and written communication skills are needed

Management experience in a unionized environment

Experience creating and following project plans for operational improvements and/or efficiencies

Strong ability to manage and promote a safe work environment

Effective planning, organizing, and time management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to select and develop people

Ability to anticipate and solve problems

Value Behaviours:

Serving Clients and Customers

Integrity

Flexibility

Analysis and Decision Making

Quality Assurance and Safety

Diversity Awareness

Drive and Dependability

Interpersonal Relations

Communication

Who We Are:

Recognized as a strategic partner, Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 80 countries, Sodexo serves 75 million consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services. Through its more than 100 services, Sodexo provides clients an integrated offering developed over 50 years of experience.  Sodexo’s success and performance are founded on its independence, its sustainable business model and its ability to continuously develop and engage its 420,000 employees throughout the world.

Our Advantages 
*A wide array of interesting jobs *Nationwide locations *Tremendous growth possibilities *Continuous learning opportunities *Incentive Plans *Rewards & Recognition *Employee Benefits *Flexible Time *Discounts *Committed to People Development *Promoting Individual and Collective Achievements *Diversity and Inclusion *Corporate Citizenship *Hunger Fighting Initiatives *Environmentally Conscious………… To find out more, come visit us at: www.sodexo.ca

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.”

*Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. *

To Apply please contact:

Michele Matheson, CCDP, CMP

Senior Recruiter, Western Canada

Sodexo Canada

Cell:604-345-4391

Michele.matheson@sodexo.com

Director of Dietary Services - Brookside Senior Living, Langley

Each and every day 12,000 Sienna Senior Living team members wake up with a common sense of purpose: to enrich the lives of residents, a desire that in turn enriches their own lives. Our team members know they’ve made a difference at the end of each day; they know their actions have helped others feel better than they thought possible.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Dietary Services position is accountable to the Executive Director (ED), and is the primary liaison with the Registered Dietician to ensure that comprehensive nutrition assessments are completed as required for all tenants. This position oversees the Nutrition and Food Services Department.  The Director of Dietary Services is responsible for delivery of a nutritious and safe food service to the residents, visitors and staff.  The Director of Dietary Services will participate as a member of the Leadership Team and meet regularly to discuss, plan, implement and evaluate all facility operations. The Director of Dietary Services, in consultation and direction from the ED / Registered Dietician, ensures the development and implementation of policies and procedures to facilitate the achievement of high quality standards of service. Also responsible for ensuring resident well-being and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchases and maintains inventory control of food and other supplies.
• Planning and organization of food service for special events.
• Reviews and follows up on nutritional assessments from the Registered Dietician for new residents upon admission and reassessments as changes occur.
• In consultation with the Registered Dietician, identifies resident needs for texture modified diets and food preferences as required.
• Regularly liaises with resident/families, staff, and management to foster a holistic approach to care and services rendered.
• Menu planning is done in consultation with the Registered Dietician. Ensures menus are communicated and delivered according to standards for residential care facilities.
• Collaborates with other professional staff to perform audits and evaluate “at risk” data to improve the nutritional status of residents.
• Liaises with facility staff to monitor meal service and resident acceptance.
• In consultation with the ED is responsible for recruitment, hiring, supervision and evaluation of dietary staff.
• Facilitates orientation of new staff and conducts regular performance evaluations.
• Assesses ongoing in-service/training needs of dietary staff and communicates educational needs to the appropriate resource person.
• Provides day-to-day support, coaching and guidance to dietary staff in the provision of high quality service.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Responsible to read all memos before the start of each shift.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Food Service Nutrition Management Certificate, from a recognized educational facility
• Red Seal Chef
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
• Ability to provide leadership in the development of nutritional standards
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent oral and written English skills
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate work assignments
• Experience and sincere interest in a residential setting
• Outstanding problem-solving, prioritization and time management capabilities
• Proficient with computers

Location: Brookside Lodge

Term:  Permanent

Status: Full Time

Posting Open Date:  Ongoing

Posting Close Date: Until filled

Join Sienna Senior Living and help us to continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply directly to:

Name: Allison Kesler

Job Title: Executive Director

Email: Allison.kesler@siennaliving.ca

A bit about Sienna
A winner of the Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures 2017 award, our aim is to consistently create a positive resident and team member experience, along with a high-performing team and workplace culture driven by shared values and a commitment to innovation and excellence.

We are one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of seniors living options, with 73 high-quality seniors’ residences in Canada comprising independent living, assisted living, long-term care and specialized programs and services for seniors.

Sienna Senior Living is a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:SIA).

Volunteer Judges wanted! Girl Guides Iron Chef Competition

 

 

Volunteer Judges Wanted:

 

Hi we're looking for some Volunteer judges in the culinary world.

Every year girls ages 12-17 from metro Vancouver compete in our Girl Guides of Canada West Coast Area Iron Chef camp cooking competition. Girls create three dishes, appetizer, main, and dessert all over a camp stove with a limited supply of food chosen by lottery.

Girls are judged on taste, presentation, creativity, and nutrition. 

We are hoping to have three judges from the Culinary world ( Cooks, Dietitians, Food Services Managers and students in those fields) help us out.

Date: Saturday October 27th

Location: Fisher Field Picnic Shelter, Deas Island Regional Park, Delta

Event runs 12:30-5:00 Judging starts at 2:30 and results are announced at 4:30 you would need to arrive around 2:00 pm to meet your judging partners and stay till at least 4:00 pm 

Please Contact Andrea Stathos andrea.lee@telus.net by October 20th if you're interested or would like more information.