Food Service Manager - Maple Ridge

JOB SUMMARY
Position: Food Services Manager
Company: Chartwell Retirement Residences
Job Location: 12275 - 224th Street, Maple Ridge, British Columbia V2X 6H5
Type: Full-time

Work Performed:

• Prepares or monitors the preparation of service daily and special event menu plans to ensure individual dietary needs are met;
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with residents and their families in order to determine individual needs, resolve issues or concerns, and evaluate resident satisfaction;
• Ensures that the meals and services provided meet or exceed residents’ and Chartwell’s expectations;
• Provides residents with a safe and comfortable environment;
• Leads and manages food services staff to achieve department goals;
• Participates as a member of the work team and provides support to the other members of the team;
• Recruits and organizes staff orientation and in-service training programs;
• Schedules and assigns work, monitors and evaluates staff performance;
• Forecasts, monitors and approves expenditures from the food services budget;
• Maximizes purchasing power while maintaining or exceeding residence quality and service standards and provincial and legal requirements;
• Develops and implements inventory control systems to maximize saving and minimize waste;
• Liaises with municipal and provincial agencies concerning health and safety issues;
• Voluntarily participates as a member of professional associations such as Canadian Culinary Federation, Canadian Food Service Supervisors Association;
• Chairs the Food Committee or Food Advisory Committee;
• Consults with the Dietitian/Director of Food and Beverage as required, to determine appropriate dietary needs for menu planning purposes;
• Ensures compliance to food safety, sanitation and overall workplace safety standards;
• Performs other relate duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years supervisory experience in a volume food preparation environment in a retirement/LTC residence, the healthcare or hospitality industry;
• Successful and minimum completion of a post-secondary diploma in Food and Beverage Management from a recognized institution;
• Current qualification as a chef and in possession of a Food Service Supervisors certificate;
• Minimum of one year experience in front of house and customer service;
• Prior labour relations experience preferred;
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal);
• Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills;
• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task;
• Customer service oriented;
• Must have working knowledge of special diets.

To Apply - Follow the link to the company website or contact please email accessibility@chartwell.com or call 1-888-663-6448 for further information.