Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island
Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility
shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve
quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Regional Manager Food Services or delegate, the Coordinator Food Services is responsible for the direction and supervision of cooks and designated staff in the day-to-day operations of food production, preparation and distribution. This person participates in program and service delivery planning, implementation and evaluation; to meet annual objectives. The Coordinator maintains and provides statistical, financial and quality improvement reports as required and assumes responsibility for overall operation of the department in the absence of the Regional Manager.
Reporting to the Regional Manager Food Services or delegate, the Coordinator Food Services is responsible for the direction and supervision of cooks and designated staff in the day-to-day operations of food production, preparation and distribution. This person participates in program and service delivery planning, implementation and evaluation; to meet annual objectives. The Coordinator maintains and provides statistical, financial and quality improvement reports as required and assumes responsibility for overall operation of the department in the absence of the Regional Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
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.
Skills And Abilities
- Completion of relevant health care administration courses and graduation from a recognized culinary training course is an asset.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
- Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the department throughout the facility in an effective and efficient manner.
- Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
- Ability to utilize related equipment such as various word processing and spreadsheet applications including all MS Office applications.
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Additional information for applicants
The Coordinator will be responsible for Food Services at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital as well at Dufferin Place.
Eligibility for, or membership with Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM), is required.
Location: Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary)
Travel Requirement: Travel between multiple sites may be required
Shift Start Time/End Time: 0800-1600
Days Off: Weekend/Stats
Vacancy Type: Regular FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $30.63 - $44.04
FTE: 1
Bi-weekly Hours:75
CRC required? : Yes
