Thursday, October 31, 2019

Assistant General Manager Patient Food Services - Sechelt

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 Assistant General Manager Patient Food Service for our sites located in Powell River or Sechelt, BC. This opportunity is ideal if you are student in the program and have one year left to complete. Grow your management career with us in either of these beautiful Sunshine Coast communities.

We provide all food service for this site and your role will demand your excellent customer service, client management as well as an understanding of this environment.

This position reports to the District Manager and offers a great opportunity in a beautiful Island costal community supporting healthcare patient food service. You will lead the patient food team through daily routines, manage labour costing, menu planning, waste audits as well as work with the client contract. This role will rely upon your excellent customer service, leadership skills and commitment to health and safety daily. We offer a great annual salary, benefits, paid vacation as well as paid relocation for the right candidate. This role offers a great salary package including Extended Benefits, Pension RRSP Plan, Paid Vacation and relocation will be offered to the right candidate.

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 Assistant General Manager in our Healthcare account, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of 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 General Manager of the site.

Growth and Development:
CSNM designation is mandatory as well as experience working with long term care or acute care facilities
1-3 years working with operations, finance, inventory, financial statements 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
Strong ability to manage and promote a safe work environment and lead a safety culture
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

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: Michele Matheson, Senior Recruiter Western Canada
Michele.matheson@sodexo.com

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Salaried Food Service Supervisor - Victoria


You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military instillations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Why work with Morrison Healthcare? Imagine belonging to a team that delights in the power of healing and bringing out the best in others. Working in the healthcare food industry is amazing, because you can have a positive impact every day—on medical professionals, patients and visitors. This is so much more than a job. This is an opportunity to change lives—one day at a time. Join us.
Job Summary
Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Food Service Supervisors, we’d ask you to do the following for us:
  • Assist the Managers to supervise multiple food service units.
  • Supervise the production of menu items, ensure completion of cash readings, manage associates, schedule staff working hours, hire and train employees.
  • Learn from and assist the Manager to resolve labour relation issues, track and produce reports on weekly inventories, sales revenue, labour and food cost.
  • Communicate positively and enthusiastically to the cafĂ© patrons and address their issues promptly.
  • Ensure strict compliance with Compass’ Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations.
  • Coordinate frequent workplace inspections and WHMIS training of all staff and promptly report any workplace accident or incident to head office.
  • Ensure Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards are followed in the food preparation process.
Think you have what it takes to be our Food Service Supervisor? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.
  • At least one year of strong operation food industry management experience.
  • Comprehensive health and safety knowledge and training.
  • Knowledge of food service catering.
  • Strong supervisory skills and the capability to motivate and lead staff.
  • Employee relations experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
 To apply:  Follow link to company site
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Assistant General Manager - Patient Food Service - Powell River.





Assistant General Manager Patient Food Service 
 
Powell River, BC
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 Assistant General Manager Patient Food Service for our site located in Powell River, BC.
We provide all food service for this site and your role will demand your excellent customer service, client management as well as an understanding of this environment. 
This position reports to the District Manager and offers a great opportunity in a beautiful Island costal community supporting  healthcare patient food service.  You will lead the patient food team through daily routines, manage labour costing, menu planning, waste audits as well as work with the client contract.  This role will rely upon your excellent customer service, leadership skills and commitment to health and safety daily.  We offer a great annual salary, benefits, paid vacation as well as paid relocation for the right candidate. This role offers a great salary package including Extended Benefits, Pension RRSP Plan, Paid Vacation and relocation will be offered to the right candidate. 
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 Assistant General Manager in our Healthcare account, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of 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 General Manager of the site.
Growth and Development:
CSNM designation  is mandatory as well as experience working with long term care or acute care  facilities
1-3  years working with operations, finance, inventory, financial statements 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
Strong ability to manage and promote a safe work environment and lead a safety culture
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
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: Michele Matheson, Senior Recruiter Western Canada

Monday, October 28, 2019

Food Service Supervisor / Technician - Nanaimo, BC

Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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.

Utilizing a variety of computerized applications, the Food Service Supervisor/Technician is responsible for implementing and adjusting individual meal plans for clients on therapeutic diets. The Food Service Supervisor/ Technician meets time sensitive diet administration duties for multi-sites, ensuring nutrition and diet standards are met, and performing various related administrative duties. The Food Services Supervisor/Technician is responsible for overseeing and participating in the delivery of food services to patients, residents, customers and clients; supervising Cooks and other designated staff for a multi-site organization: maintaining supplies, ensuring safety, quality and sanitation standards are met.
Reports to manager or designate.

Type of position: Casual
Salary Range:  $27.54 - $27.54

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized two-year program in Food Service Supervision plus one (1) year's recent related experience. Certificate in Food Safe Level 2.

Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Ability to deal with others effectively.
  • Ability to supervise.
  • Excellent time management skills in a fast-paced work environment.
To apply - Follow Link to Health Region Website: 

Food and Beverage Manager, Mission BC



Interested in a career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others? One where you are valued and respected, listened to, and empowered to live up to your potential? If so, Chartwell Retirement Residences is the place for you.

We are always looking for empathetic, positive and passionate individuals committed to Making People's Lives Better. With over 200 residences across Canada, we have an opportunity for you that will make a difference in your life.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Food and Beverage Manager will be responsible for the appearance, service levels, food preparation and profitability of the Food and Beverage department. This is a public and staff relations management position, which will require a hands on approach. The focus of this position will be customer related, encompassing cost controls including food, labor and all other related costs. The manager will also be responsible for ensuring overall cleanliness, work place health and safety, staff hiring and training.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
  • Preparing or monitoring the preparation of service daily and special event menu plans to ensure individual dietary needs;
  • Developing and maintaining effective relationships with residents and their families in order to determine individual needs, resolve issues or concerns, and evaluate resident satisfaction;
  • Ensuring that the services provided to residents meet or exceed client and Chartwell's expectations;
  • Providing residents with a safe and comfortable environment and ensuring a high level of customer;
  • Working closely with the team to ensure effective communication in the building;
  • Providing leadership and direction to food and beverage staff;
  • Forecasting, monitoring and approving expenditures from the budget allocated to food services;
  • Actively involved in bringing in additional Revenue through guest meals, catering and special events;
  • Following Chartwell standard purchasing procedures that maximize our purchasing power while maintaining or exceeding facility quality and service standards and Provincial and legal requirements
  • Developing and implementing inventory control systems to maximize saving and minimize waste;
  • Working closely with sales to promote the properties Food & Beverage offerings to the broader community;
  • Liaison with municipal and provincial agencies concerning food safety and health and safety issues.
The ideal candidates will possesses:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Food & Beverage management in the hospitality industry;
  • Minimum of 2 years of cooking experience in the hospitality industry;
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a server in the hospitality industry;
  • Experience in handling Labour Relations issues (preferred);
  • Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma in Food and Beverage Management from a recognized institution;
  • Some formal cooking courses from a recognized institution (Red Seal or equivalent an asset);
  • Must have a current Food handlers certificate, as well as current First aid Certificate CPR.
Position shift is Days, Evening, Weekends
TO APPLY  Follow this link to Company Website. 

Saturday, October 26, 2019

Support Services Supervisor - Nelson, BC

Job title :SUPPORT SERVICES SUPERVISOR
Community :NELSON
Facility :KOOTENAY LAKE REGNL HSPTL
Status :PERMANENT FULL TIME
Position Summary

Interior Health is hiring a Permanent Full Time Support Services Supervisor for Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital in beautiful Nelson, BC.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Support Service Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Food, Housekeeping and Laundry Service operations in the designated facilities.

The typical duties and responsibilities of a Support Services Supervisor include:

  • Supervises designated staff by scheduling and co-ordinating work assignments, determining related training and orientation requirements, and providing feedback to employees.
  •  In consultation with the Clinical Dietician, plans menus and develops recipes according to nutritional and therapeutic diet needs of the patients/residents.
  • Estimates food requirements, and orders and receives supplies and resolves discrepancies with suppliers.
  • Visits patients/residents and/or family members to obtain and exchange diet-related information.
  • Monitors expenditures for assigned areas; makes recommendations regarding budget allocations and resolves discrepancies for the assigned areas.
  • Evaluates meals being served to ensure established standards of quality and quantity are maintained.
  • Coordinates meal preparation, pricing and other related duties for community based services such as Meals on Wheels
  • Assists in co-ordinating and maintaining facility in-house services by coordinating cafeteria services including pricing, staffing allotment, coordinating closure of cafeteria and securing money upon closure.
  • Performs recommended audits to ensure that established food service and quality assurance standards are met.
  • Monitors the storage of food, supplies and related items.

To learn more about Support Services at Interior Health, Click Here

Hours of work: 08:00 to 16:00, Monday - Friday

The picturesque community of Nelson is located on the shores of Kootenay Lake, and is known as the “City of the Arts”. Surrounded by the Selkirk Mountains, it boasts an array of activities including skiing, fishing, biking and camping.
Come live, work and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work. Apply today!

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Everyone plays a role in the care continuum. Together, we create great workplaces. Interior Health has been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2016! This special designation recognizes the BC employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work....Be part of a dynamic team!

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
  • Graduation from a recognized two-year program in Food Service Supervision
  • One year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Food Safe Certificate

Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to deal with others effectively
  • Ability to supervise
  • Ability to organize work
  • Ability to operate related equipment
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
TO APPLY:  Follow link to Health region Website
**ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.**

Friday, October 25, 2019

Webinar - Diet, CVD & Mortality: State of the Evidence - Nov 27



You are invited to our new webinar : Diet, CVD and mortality : State of the evidence.


When:  
Wednesday, November 27
Noon to 1:00 pm (EST)   - that's 10 am on the west coast!
Registration required

Key topics covered include:
•  The latest scientific evidence on saturated fat and its association with CVD outcomes and mortality
•  The PURE study and some of its key findings for saturated fat, carbs and various foods
•  The PURE healthy dietary pattern

Speaker: Andrew Mente, PhD, MA
Principal Investigator – Population Health Program, Population Health Research Institute
Associate Professor – Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University    


To Register in this free webinar - follow this link -

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Food Service Supervisor - Fraser Health (Langley)

Fraser Health

Are you someone who has a real passion for Food & Nutrition Services ? Are you looking to showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? If you've answered yes then keep reading.

Fraser Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We have over 25,000 employees, 2,500 physicians and 6,500 volunteers providing a wide range of integrated health care services to over 1.8 million people living in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Furthermore, we are the largest and fastest growing Health Authority in Canada. We want you to join us in our growth as you maximize, improve and expand your skills.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your skills, knowledge and expertise as a dedicated Casual Food Service Supervisor at Langley Memorial Hospital in Langley, British Columbia . If you're someone who is looking for a rewarding challenge, then this is the ideal position for you.

Build on your education & career experience as you oversee the department activities for an assigned location in the distribution and service of foods to residents and clients including the supervision of designated staff.

To join our team you have:

  • Graduation from a recognized two year program in Food Service Supervision
  • One (1) year recent, related experience
  • Current Food Safe Level II certificate.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable.
Please read the full job description to see how this opportunity matches your skills.
If this sounds like the ideal role for you, here are more reasons why you should apply:
  • A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are excellent in their respective fields.
  • Phenomenal opportunities for support and mentorship into supervisory and management roles are available as you advance within the organization.
  • An opportunity to make a difference every single day in the world of health care.
Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you.
Come work with dedicated health care providers who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents. We invite you to find out why more than 95% of new employees recommend Fraser Health as an excellent place to work. Work hard and have fun while you do it.
Curious to learn what it’s like to work here? Like us on Facebook (@fraserhealthcareers), follow us on Twitter & Instagram (@FHCareer), or connect with us on LinkedIn (fraserhealthcareers) for first-hand employee insights.

Located in British Columbia, Fraser Health is one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing health authorities that operates 12 hospitals 
To apply:  follow link to Health Region website 

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Last call! PSNM Education Day on FRIDAY Oct 25



In partnership with CSNM, PSNM Annual Education Day will be held on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2019
8:00 am - 3:00 pm @ POWER TO CHANGE: 20385 64th Ave, Langley
 CSNM Continuing Education Points in the following competencies: Professionalism (Comp 1), Clinical Nutrition (Comp 4), Human Resource Management (Comp 6), Food Service Systems Management (Comp 5), Marketing & Promotion (Comp 8)
CE Points: 5

AGENDA
·         07:45 - 09:00 AM  Breakfast
·         09:00 am  - 9:30 am Members Meeting
·         09:30-12:00 pm   Speakers
·         12:00 - 1:00 PM  Lunch and Vendor Showcase
·         1:00 - 3:00 pm Speakers

Registration and $25.00 required to attend please. Includes Breakfast & Lunch & Featured Speakers & Door Prizes!!
Speaker #1 – Susan Harahap, B Com, CRSP Corporate Occupational Health & Safety
Speaker #2 – Lee Coonfer, CEO BC Seniors Living Association
Speaker #3 – Kaela King, RD for GFS Western Canada
 For your payment, please download the registration form HERE and bring with you to the event.