Food Services Coordinator - Prince George

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Food Services Coordinator
Company: Gateway
Job Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada 
Type: Full-time, permanent

Work Performed:

The Coordinator, Food Services is a member of the Northern Health Support Services team, and is responsible for supervising and coordinating the day-to-day activities of food service operations at designated sites, and cafeteria and catering where applicable. The Coordinator provides leadership, program planning and quality food services. The incumbent implements policies and procedures, manages human resources, participates in cost control measures and maintains relevant records. The Coordinator also completes special project work as assigned. The incumbent assumes responsibility for the departments in the areas of responsibility in the absence of the Manager.

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and three (3) to five (5) years recent experience in a similar role in an organization or industry of moderate complexity, including management of staff in a large facility.
• A member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of BC and Dietitians of Canada.
Or

• Successful graduation from a two (2) year Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) accredited college program in food service and nutrition management plus courses in management and supervision;
• Five (5) to seven (7) years recent, related experience in an acute care or long-term care facility including management of staff.
• Certificate of proficiency in Nutrition and Food Services Management if not included in two year program.
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management.
Plus

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a management/supervisory position in the retail sector preferred.
• Food Safe Level 1 and 2.
• Recent experience with the implementation, or use of, of a Food Service Nutrition and Food Services Software Program (CBORD) is considered an asset.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration/consultation with others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues within a dynamic matrix environment.
• Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to foster a climate of cooperation amongst and build solid relationships with public agencies, government, provincial and regional committees, and other partners.
• Leadership skills including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making, coaching, teaching and the inspiring and building confidence in others.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage short and long term plans and projects and deliver customer-focused results.
• Ability to intervene effectively to resolve conflict.
• Ability to analyze situations and problem solve under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment and to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability and willingness to travel between facilities.

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