Support Services Manager, Feeding Futures - Surrey, BC

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Support Services Manager, Feeding Futures
Company: School District #36 (Surrey)
Job Location: Surrey, BC
Job type: Part-time, Contract
Job code: 3620943
Closing date: Nov. 10, 2023

WORK PERFORMED

• Make recommendations regarding operating budgets and monitor and adjust expenditures by being responsible for cost-effective purchase of supplies and services within approved operating limits; receive supplies, resolve discrepancies with suppliers; minimize food spoilage, loss and waste; and monitor and maintain inventory for all support service supplies.
• Consult, design, monitor and arrange for maintenance, repair, replacement, and disposal of equipment for all Feeding Futures operations including domestic and commercial appliances. Liaise with Capital Planning Office and District Facilities Management, as required, to ensure all equipment installations are compliant with municipal building codes and SD36 standards.
• In conjunction with the Feeding Futures Manager, manage, develop and implement technologically advanced systems to streamline operations including, but not limited to, POS systems, payment processing options, internal ordering systems for school meal programs, inventory tracking, and revenue and expense tracking. Develop and direct educational programs for staff to ensure that new technologies and processes are integrated into job routines.
• In conjunction with the Feeding Futures Manager, will be responsible for the human resource management in a multi-union environment in accordance with the Surrey School District human resource policies and procedures and the applicable collective agreements which includes recruitment and orientation, work scheduling, staff training, payroll functions, performance evaluations and attendance management.
• Responsible for conducting accident/injury reports for support services and maintenance in compliance with WorkSafe BC regulations and for liaising with external agencies/stakeholders with regards to attendance management, WorkSafeBC and Graduated Return to Work programs.
• Coordinate the daily activities of support services to ensure a high standard of product and service in compliance with legislative and regulatory acts governing food and nutrition services in schools including but not limited to Canada’s Food Guide, BC Ministry of Education Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in BC Schools, and School Meal and School Nutrition Program Handbook.
• Assist in the development, implementation, evaluation and compliance of maintenance, food safety, and support service policies and procedures, standard operating procedures, safety data sheets and reporting systems to ensure compliance with applicable legislations and regulations and standards.
• Assist in the management of internal food preparation and external food services to ensure consistent high-quality production outcomes utilizing standardized operating procedures, industry standards, related internal policies and procedures and external regulations and standards such as Food Safety and HACCP.
• Establish and maintain Food Service Audit programs to ensure compliance with the required standards, and quality assurance.
• Act as the designated Manager-On-Call, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) or more years recent Food Service and Nutrition Management or Support Services Management experience is required.
• Preference for Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Hospitality or Hotel Management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience such as the completion of a recognized two-year program in Food Service and Nutrition Management and experience in Food Service Management.
• Active or eligibility Member of Canadian Society of Nutrition Management is preferred.
• Completion of Level II Food Safe Certificate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, and Forms is required.
• Proficiency with Canva or another design software is an asset.
• Drivers License is an asset.

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