Full-time Food services Coordinator
Schedule: Monday to Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Hours/week: 40 hrs/week
Closing Date: open until filled
How to apply: Through the Society Job Board online
Organizational Focus: As a non-profit charitable organization, Island Crisis Care Society's vision is to provide shelter and care for those in need, reflecting the love of God in loving one another.
Our mission is to:
- Help meet the immediate physical needs of those who come to our doors.
- Provide affordable housing for low and moderate income households.
- Provide counsel, guidance and prayer to aid those in need. Develop and provide programs to improve the quality of life of those who seek our help.
- Recognize that the whole person (body, soul and spirit) needs care.
- Bring comfort through the provision of quality care.
Job Summary:
Oversees the provision of all food services and is the direct supervisor for a small efficient team of kitchen staff including line cooks, servers, and volunteers. In addition to ensuring timely delivery of meals, the Food Service Coordinator understands and promotes the role of meals and food as an integral part a therapeutic environment. Plays a major role in maintaining positive attitudes in the kitchen community by frequent communication with kitchen staff and by giving effective feedback about work performance.
Qualifications:
- . Professional culinary training equal or equivalent to a Red Seal Interprovincial Program (5,000 hours);
- Five or more years of professional cooking or catering experience with two or more years supervisory and/or management experience in the culinary field;
- Demonstrated ability to teach, supervise, and evaluate employees and a strong interest in training and coaching;
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- Remains calm in a busy kitchen environment;
- Maintains healthy personal and professional boundaries (see ICCS code of ethics);
- Performs effective conflict resolution with team members;
- Possesses both assertiveness and tact when coaching, training, and evaluating employees;
- Works as a member of a team and senses and contributes to the programs therapeutic culture;
- Practices self-care.
TASK RELATED SKILLS
- Experience with Institutional or residential quantity cooking;
- Proficient at maintaining a clean and well-ordered environment;
- Follows protocols and procedures consistently and faithfully, remembering the spirit and intention behind them;
- Proficient at time management, including the ability to prioritize and multitask;
- Demonstrates professionalism, including the understanding and practice of professional ethics;
- Adapts to changes in the work environment, including changes in technology and best practices;
- Learns and acquires new skills to maintain competency on the job, including skills related to office tasks, client care, and
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Has mastery of the methods of communication established in effective kitchens;
- Communicates well verbally and in writing and masters the required technology and applications;
- Able to consistently follow guidelines for documentation;
- Proficient at typing and interacting with computers to enter data on a daily basis.
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of food, meal preparation, and the functions of an efficient kitchen;
- Understands the therapeutic role of food in a successful supportive housing environment
- Understands the “Housing First” model and the concept of “barriers,” to housing;
- Possesses knowledge of theories, principles, and practices in the field of mental health and addiction services;
- Understands the needs of individuals with concurrent disorders;
- Is familiar with common health issues and is sensitive to cultural and ethnic taboos and teachings related to gender;
- Maintains a basic awareness of “street culture.”
Requirements:
- Foodsafe level II
- WHMIS Training
- Required to possess and maintain a moderate level of physical fitness;
- Required to fill out and submit the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General’s “Criminal Records Review Program Consent to a CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK” form #PSSG10-031 (for working with children and/or vulnerable adults)
- Required to understand the philosophy of ICCS and adhere to and reflect the Society’s code of ethics to the community;
- Required to have a class 5 drivers licence and dependable transportation;
- Required to use a client-centred and strength-based approach to meet people where they are at.
- Become a member of the BCGEU (union), and maintain such membership, upon completion of thirty (30) days as an employee;
Employee Compensation & Benefits:
- Access to HSABC Training (Free)
- Registered Retirement Saving (RRSP) Program
- Vacation and Sick Accrual Programs
- Personal Wellness Days
- Extended Health Plan
- Extended Dental Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Services Coverage Plan
