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.