Food Services Manager - Vancouver

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Food Services Manager
Company: Compass Group Canada
Job Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Compensation: $65,000.00-$68,000.00 per hour
Type: Full-time

Work Performed:

• In conjunction with the facility’s dietitian, the Food Services Manager must ensure the nutritional and therapeutic requirements of the residents are met through menu planning, the development of standardized recipes, and production sheets.
• Monitoring and evaluating meal preparation and service to ensure established standards are maintained for both quality and quantity of all meals and snacks.
• Facilitating ongoing communication with all stakeholders in the health care unit including administration, nursing, residents, and their families.
• Ensuring all quality controls are met for every product served to Residents and Guests.
• The ordering of all products in accordance with Compass Groups buying specifications.
• Maintaining inventory control and reporting as per Compass Group's fiscal schedule.
• Scheduling, hiring, and discipline of all support service staff in accordance with Company and Government standards.
• Building and maintaining a strong Food Service Team.
• Implementation and control of a Food Safety Plan as well as HACCP, WHIMIS, and all WCB regulations for a safe workplace.
• Liaising with the on-site client as required and/or as requested.
• Train Food Service staff in daily duties as well as proper safety procedures as set by in-house client, company, and Government regulations.
• Attend and be part of meetings as requested by the client.
• Attend and be part of Resident Council as requested by the client.
• Training and regular performance evaluations of all Support Service Staff.
• Maintain orderly and complete administrative and personnel files.
• Complete payroll, period summaries, and sales reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Attend functions, training seminars, and meetings as requested by the Company and/or client.
• Prepare menus for daily service as well as special functions.
• Maintain appropriate budgetary and cost controls.
• Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of resident preferences and incorporate these preferences into service delivery.
• Work with the Recreation Department, to develop and assist in the implementation of special events.
• Develop and implement the process of a cleaning schedule for the Food Services department and general cleaning of the dining room and kitchen.
• Implement and control a good rotation policy for all food and paper products.
• Implement and control all cleaning schedules for Food Services.
• Design and chair regular training in-services and staff meetings with the Food Services Team.
• Implement and manage the Quality Assurance program as outlined by the company and the client, including weekly and monthly audits.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years previous Management experience or equivalent, preferably in a seniors retirement home.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in the English language
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Ability to adapt and prioritize work to successfully complete it with frequent interruptions
• Ability to organize work and multi-task effectively
• Ability to get along well with others, to demonstrate flexibility and patience to work as a member
• General understanding of the aging process; including Alzheimer’s and Dementia is an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in the English language
• Ability to problem solve and deal with any operational and/or staffing concerns brought to your attention and correct or resolve them in a professional, efficient, timely, and effective manner
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

To Apply - Follow the link to the hiring website for further information.