Volunteer Judges wanted! Girl Guides Iron Chef Competition

 

 

Volunteer Judges Wanted:

 

Hi we're looking for some Volunteer judges in the culinary world.

Every year girls ages 12-17 from metro Vancouver compete in our Girl Guides of Canada West Coast Area Iron Chef camp cooking competition. Girls create three dishes, appetizer, main, and dessert all over a camp stove with a limited supply of food chosen by lottery.

Girls are judged on taste, presentation, creativity, and nutrition. 

We are hoping to have three judges from the Culinary world ( Cooks, Dietitians, Food Services Managers and students in those fields) help us out.

Date: Saturday October 27th

Location: Fisher Field Picnic Shelter, Deas Island Regional Park, Delta

Event runs 12:30-5:00 Judging starts at 2:30 and results are announced at 4:30 you would need to arrive around 2:00 pm to meet your judging partners and stay till at least 4:00 pm 

Please Contact Andrea Stathos andrea.lee@telus.net by October 20th if you're interested or would like more information. 

 

Food Service Supervisor at Zion Park Manor

Food Services Supervisor

Zion Park Manor – 100 bed complex care home

Location: Surrey (Cloverdale), BC

Schedule: 3 days/22.5 hours per week

Please apply with your resume and cover letter at ehastings@zionparkmanor.com

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Food Services Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the day-to-day activities of food service operations at Zion Park Manor. The Supervisor 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.

Qualifications:

Ø  Successful graduation from a two year Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) accredited college program in food service and nutrition management; Ø  Three years recent, related experience in an acute care or long-term care facility including supervision of staff.

Ø  Certificate of proficiency in Nutrition and Food Services Management if not included in two year program.

Or

Ø  Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and a minimum of one year recent experience in geriatric care Ø  A member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of BC.

Plus

Ø  Food Safe Level 1 and 2.

Ø  Point Click Care and CB Diets experience would be considered an asset Ø  Valid BC Driver’s License.

Support Servces Manager - New Vista Society

Reporting to the CEO or designate, the Support Services Manager is a member of the facilities management team, accountable for all aspects of the day to day delivery of food in accordance with established regulations and corporate standards and expectations, and laundry services.

Job summary:

The Support Services Manager provides oversight, supervision, and constructive direction to assigned staff and acts as a professional role model while representing the food and nutrition department. Functions as the resource person for “Best Practice” in Food Services. Maintains high safety standards within service areas.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the NVS Model of Service, Mission, Vision, Values and Eden Principles.
• Provides input to and supports the defined Strategic Plan of the organization
• Participates in the development of and ensures compliance with specific standard operating policies, procedures and other foundations required in the provision of Food and Nutrition and Laundry Services.
• Participates in the management of assigned budgets.
• Participates in the development of operational plans and goals for the department consistent with the organizations mission and strategic plans.
• Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement/Risk Management activities of the Human Resources, Environment, and Customer Services Teams to direct monitoring, evaluation and improvement initiatives.
• Consults with the Dietitian to support the nutritional care of the residents.

Education and experience:

• Graduate from a recognized Program in Nutrition and Food Services Management or graduation from Bachelor of Science in Nutrition.
• Member in good standing or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management and/or Registered Dietician is mandatory
• Food Safe level 1
• A minimum of two years of recent Food Management experience
• Experience managing unionized staff is an asset.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (Preferred)

To Apply:  

•  https://newvista.bc.ca/employment-application/ 

PSNM Fall Education Day - Oct 26, 2018

PSNM Fall Education Day -  Oct 26, 2018 

REGISTER NOW FOR FREE!

Join us for the PSNM Education Day on Friday, October 26, 2018

7:30am to 3:30pm. Live Webcast begins 09:30 PST

Location: Power to Change, 20385 64th Avenue, Langley  (back of the building) 

Registration is FREE to all CSNM Members with RSVP through attached Registration Form.

Speakers include Janice Sorensen of Langara College and Samantha Scholefield of BC Restaurant & Food Services Association (BCRFA).

CSNM is providing generous funding for this Education Day and all Canadian Members are welcome to participate. You also get Continuing Education Points by attending!

Registration form :  

• http://psnm.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2018_10ANNUAL-FALL-EDUCATION-DAY.pdf
• if Hyperlink doesn't work - go to psnm.net  and then to Connect.  It's there! 

Aramark - Syupport Services Manager - Port Coquitlam

 Aramark - Syupport Services Manager - Port Coquitlam

Description

Aramark is seeking a Support Services Manager who will be primarily responsible for daily operations of the food service department along with housekeeping at a 120 - 130 resident independent living community in Port Coquitlam.

The Support Services Manager plans, administers and directs all unit activities related to food service and housekeeping including Aramark and client financial accountability, and compliance with the standards established by Aramark Healthcare, regulatory agencies and client.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers strong operational performance by executing against Aramark Healthcare and regulatory agency standards and programs, continually monitoring operations, and completing assessments and necessary action plans to provide optimal food quality and meal service, and drive patient and customer satisfaction.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other departments to provide a unified food service experience for patients, residents, visitors and employees.
• Ensures compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.
• Interacts with Client Management and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels of client organization, including conducting rounding. Identifies Aramark service expansion opportunities.
• Provides overall direction and manages performance for all Food Service Supervisors and front line employees, ensuring employee development, engagement and compliance with human resource related policies and standards, including conducting applicable rounding.
• Directs, staffs, and trains food service department regarding food presentation, quality, cost control, and cash handling. Ensures the same for any other services provided as part of the contract
• Schedule and coordinate staff to perform both weekly and less periodic housekeeping routines for resident rooms and common areas
• Ensuring right SOP’s are being followed based on Aramark practices and principles while monitoring efficiencies and standards
• Develops operational component forecasts and is able to explain variances. Responsible for component's accounting functions.
• Ensures compliance with all contract obligations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of management experience.
• Healthcare food service management, hospitality or dining room experience is preferred.
• The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services, and building and growing a strong business.
• Ability to communicate (listening, verbal and written) effectively with clients, customers of the client and support staff.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing demands.
• Ability to write business letters, summaries and reports, using prescribed format and conform to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Requires strong management and leadership skills, and the ability to work with confidential employee, client, and Aramark information.
• P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.
• Strong cooking abilities and Red Seal ceritification are an asset.

To apply: 
    https://cacareers-aramark.icims.com/jobs/194896/support-services-manager---healthcare/job   

 

Aramark  proudly serves Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, state-of-the-art healthcare providers, the world's leading educational institutions, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world. Our 270,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish millions of lives every day through innovative services in food, facilities management and uniforms. We operate our business with social responsibility, focusing on initiatives that support our diverse workforce, advance consumer health and wellness, protect our environment, and strengthen our communities. Aramark is recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE, as well as an employer of choice by the Human Rights Campaign and DiversityInc. Learn more at www.aramark.ca. 

Please note all candidates considered for hire will be required to successfully clear a criminal background check as a minimum requirement before commencing employment. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

Gut Health Symposium - **Free**

Select an in-person or  webcast  participation for this Symposium on Topics related to Gut Health

• Gut Microbiome and Health
• FODMAP foods 
• Yogurt, Gut Microbiota and Cardiometric Health
• Demystifying Lactose Intolerance

On October 29th at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver  (other sites available across Canada )

For information and to Register see dairynutrition.ca/symposium  

See you there!

Full or Part time opportunities for Diet Technician & Food Service Supervisors at Vancouver General

Position Title: Diet Technician/Food Service Supervisor
Account: Vancouver General Hospital
Location: Vancouver, BC
Schedule: Fulltime and Parttime Opportunities
Compensation: $22.00/hr, benefits eligible

Flexibility in availability may be required as schedule is subject to change based on operational requirements. The operation is open 5:30am to 9:30pm, 7 days a week.
 
Description:
The Food Service Supervisor is responsible for co-coordinating food production, meal preparation and ensuring all staff maintains the standards for quality and service at all times. The Food Service Supervisor also ensures that safe work practices are followed and all sanitation standards are met.

The Diet Technician is responsible for ensuring diet orders are compliant and meet the provisions for nutritional care as determined by the RD to inpatients and outpatients using our nutrition software program. The diet technician is the liaison between clinical nutrition and food services.

General Duties:

•  Provides work direction, supervision and on-going training to all assigned staff in a manner which establishes and maintains high staff morale
•  Assists in scheduling, payroll and performance management as assigned
•  Promotes and maintains excellent customer relations and effective on-going communication with all levels of staff
•  Places orders, maintains accurate and timely inventories and provides daily reports related to cost control.
•  Assist with planning and executing special assignments and any required follow-up
•  Conducts weekly sanitation inspections and establishes corrective action.
•  Conducts and participates in staff meetings
•  Ensures that employees work in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures
•  Ensures that equipment and safe and healthy work conditions are maintained in their assigned area
•  Visits patients to ensure food service quality and preferences are met
•  Checks diet acceptance and suitability
•  Ensures meals and snacks provided are reflective of patient's diet order, food preferences, and any other dietary needs
•  Performs clerical duties and assists with planning and executing special assignments and follow-up
•  Sets up nourishments and marks menus as per standard diet writing guidelines
•  Acts as a liason between Clinical and Food Service areas
•  Conducts computerized nutritional analysis of menus, recipes and food records
•  Promotes and maintains excellent customer relations and effective on-going communication with all levels of staff and clients
•  Supports the Safety Program and reports all injuries and hazardous conditions immediately
•  Other tasks, duties and assignments as directed by Manager

Selection Criteria:

•  Diploma in Food and Nutrition Management or Degree in Dietetics
•  Eligibility for membership in CSNM. ONLY CANDIDATES WHO ARE ELIGIBLE CAN BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
•  English proficiency, verbal and written
•  HACCP, WHMIS training
•  Current vaccinations
•  Food Safe Certification
•  Security Clearance

Aptitudes:

•  Problem Solving, Planning, and Organizational Skills
•  Excellent Interpersonal and Team Building Skills
•  Effective Communicator
•  Ability to Select and Develop people
•  Appreciate and Manage Diversity

Forward resumes to:
anna.chan@sodexo.com

Catering and Events Coordinator. - Ocean Wise Conservation Association

 Not a CSNM job... but it could be and it looks like fun! 

TO APPLY: Apply directly on our website vanaqua.org/join/careers

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Event Planner, the Event Coordinator assists with the initial stages of event planning and is responsible for meeting, greeting and building relationships with clients and industry professionals. This position is responsible for creating Banquet Event Orders by working directly with client files and invoicing of events for the Catering and Events Department. The Coordinator works on events for up to 300 people. The planner also works very closely with the Banquet Department and Culinary Department and other key departments that have a hand in catered events both on site and for off-site events.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assisting in the initial stages of planning events:

• Conducting sight inspections and tours as required for prospective clients and representatives of the convention and hospitality industry;
• Fostering excellent relationships with prospective and current clients through professional communication using a variety of communication tools with emphasis on in-person meetings, on site visits and knowledge of Vancouver Aquarium, its offerings and Ocean Wise programs;
• Working closely with Event Planner to ensure all aspects are effectively delivered;
• Utilizing all relevant sales and marketing materials and assisting to ensure that all collateral is updated.
• Determining client needs and expectations and bringing together the appropriate internal team members to execute projects and events;
• Completing appropriate documentation to ensure a seamless handover to Banquets for execution of events;
• Processing of bookings through the property management system;
• Attending meetings and events of major importance throughout the organization

Building relationships with clients and industry professionals by:

• Answering inquiries and providing information about the venue to clients in a timely manner;
• Ensuring a timely execution of correspondence: email, sales kits, quotes, etc.
• Attending relevant tradeshows and networking events in the absence of Planner and/or Sales Manager
• Hosting site inspections and FAMS for tour operators and DMOs;

Ensures billing and administrative tasks are completed by:

• Adapting and maintaining event management software for its effective use at Ocean Wise;
• Following appropriate procedures for invoicing, collection and follow-up of payment;
• Participating in administrative duties as required;
• Managing and updating Event Sheets, Event Debtors, Event Clearance; excel sheets
• Maintaining clear and organized event files for each contracted event.

Consciously improves the overall organization and its processes by:

• Continually improving our impact on the environment and greening of operations through support of EMS protocols;
• Maintaining and supporting organizational safety standards;
• Abiding by all organizational policies and procedures;
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Post secondary diploma in event and/or hospitality management, tourism or a closely related area is preferred;
• Minimum of 2 years related experience in events, tourism or hospitality;

Skills

• Able to work independently and maintain a positive attitude within a very busy environment;
• Ability to make high quality guest decisions and to perform under pressure;
• Strong knowledge of Food and Beverage operations and Banquet Services;
• Strong time management and multitasking ability;
• Professional appearance and demeanor;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills;
• Proficiency in the use of standard spreadsheet, database and word processing software.

Working Conditions

• The incumbent will work in a shared office environment with the usual ergonomic risks;
• Job requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time;
• Flexibility and availability in schedule are required during the week, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Events occur both indoor and outdoor – incumbent must be prepared to work in all weather conditions.
• Job will require the ability to safely bend, lift and move light objects (up to 15lbs) and occasional safe use of low ladders;
• Must be able to work comfortably in a fast paced environment;
• Potential exposure to upset people in which problem solving will be required;
• Job constantly involves listening and reacting to requests for information;
• This position deals with a high volume of telephone calls;
• May be required to carry a radio and be accessible for calls;

TO APPLY: Apply directly on our website vanaqua.org/join/careers

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent