Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Part Time Support Services Manager - Tri-cities

Part-time Support Service Manager
Schedule: 3 days per week (22.5 hours per week).
Location: Tri-cities. (Must have access to a reliable vehicle)

Position Summary
Food Services
Reporting to the Site/Care Leader, the Support Services Manager is responsible for the coordination and management of an organized, safe, and cost effective Food Service Department. The manager will assess and evaluate the food preparation and safe food handling practices and procedures, in accordance with the established policies and procedures and licensing requirements, to ensure high quality, nutritious and appealing meals for the residents. Responsibilities also include hiring, scheduling/workload, supervising and evaluating Food Service, Laundry, Housekeeping staff, and administration preparation of the departmental budget.

Environmental Services
Reporting to the Site/Care Leader, the Support Services Manager is responsible for providing a clean, sanitary and safe environment at the facility and apartment in accordance with established policies and procedures and licensing requirements. The manager will regularly review Infection Control sanitation and disinfection procedures, chemical dilution solutions and preventative maintenance programs. Responsibility also include management of the laundry department and directing minor renovations/repair of the facility as well as hiring, scheduling/workload, supervising, and evaluating Housekeeping, laundry staff.
This position works in a fast-paced environment to promote a harmonious, high performance work culture that employs engaged and committed employees.

Scope of Responsibility
Develops, executes, controls, achieves and evaluates departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures and ensure that the required standards, Food Safety and sanitation are met.
Identifies and implements systems and processes which ensure the facility remains fully operational with minimal “down-time” during regular and emergency situations.
Ensures licensing, client, CareCorp, and industry standards are met/exceeded in providing high quality meals and snacks to meet the nutritional needs of residents.
Collaborates with other departments, suppliers, and contractors to ensure service delivery needs meet strategic and operational needs.
Maintains communication and develops relationships with the CareCorp management team, professional organizations, suppliers, sales representatives, collaborative agencies, and the community as a whole.
Supervises all food and environmental services staff by performing duties such as interviewing, hiring, scheduling and coordinating work assignments, evaluating employee performance, disciplines employees and determining related training and orientation requirements.

Qualifications and Competencies
-Grade 12 plus graduation from a post-secondary accredited two-year program in Food Service and Nutrition Management
-Certified member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management, or eligibility for membership.
-Must have access to a reliable vehicle
-Minimum of three years experience in the food service industry.
-Experience in a complex care or assisted living setting preferred.
-Experience managing staff (required) including a unionized environment (preferred).
-Demonstrated ability to effectively, tactfully, courteously and professionally communicate verbally and in writing in English with residents, families, staff, other departments and contractors.
-Excellent active listening skills
-Must possess the personal qualities and attitudes that are respectful and that foster the spirit, dignity and individuality of the residents.
-Ability to operate related equipment
-Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement change initiatives.
-Basic computer literacy with work processing, email application, spreadsheets, and/or database programs.
-Ability to manage multiple concurrent and sometimes conflicting priorities in a demanding environment.
-Established organizational skills.
Job Type: Part-time

Experience:
  • food service industry: 3 years (Preferred)
Licence:
  • CSNM (Preferred)
TO APPLY:   Click here

Monday, November 5, 2018

Director of Culinary Services - White Rock


DIRECTOR OF CULINARY SERVICES
Amica at White Rock
(Full Time)

Amica Mature Lifestyles offers retirement living options and care services to 3600 seniors in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. With an emphasis of being a great place to call home, our team’s mission is to empower seniors to flourish by supporting them in mind, body, and spirit. In over 40 communities (and growing) we provide first-class independent living, assisted living and memory care living options.

A day in the life of a Director of Culinary Services:

You will be responsible for the smooth operation of all aspects of dining services within the Community to provide an exceptional dining experience to the Residents. You will foster outstanding teamwork and motivation and provide strong leadership to your team.

The successful incumbent will ensure that the luxuries Amica promise is delivered to our residents in the quality of the food and service we provide to them each and every day. You will be responsible for the nutritional and dietary needs that ensure the well-being of our residents. As the Director of Culinary Services, you will be a dynamic, customer focused, self-starting leader with excellent communication skills and an eye for detail.

You will also be responsible for all aspects of the employee process including employee development, hiring, payroll administration, and scheduling. As a member of the management team, you will also participate in community operations including rotating duty manager shifts, program development budgets and resident relations.

How do I qualify?

You must have:

  • Red Seal Cook’s Qualification Certificate
  • Food Handling Certificate
  • Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in a fine dining service environment
  • 5 years progressive experience in a variety of dining environments
  • Smart Serve or other approved alcohol service Certificate

What we are looking for:

  • Previous hotel experience in a fine dining property
  • Strong service orientation with demonstrated knowledge of all types of formal dining room service
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team player skilled with motivating and coaching others
  • Proven leadership abilities; approachable and diplomatic decision making style.
  • Strong problem solving and decision making skills
  • Detail oriented, with good organizational abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond with a sense of urgency when required
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic systems
  • Ability to work in a flexible environment to meet the needs of the residents, including weekend and holiday coverage, as required

Position Vacant Until Filled

Food Service Manager - Post Secondary Account - Burnaby



To Apply:  On Sodexo website


Your Contribution:
Grow your career with a company that shares your passion. Our Education Division is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Food Service Manager for our site located in Burnaby, BC.
At Sodexo we care and serving others is our purpose. This generates an authentic sense of pride for us. Improving the Quality of life for everyone we come into contact with is our North Star. If you want to catch the Sodexo Spirit then we have the position you are searching for.

Accountabilities:
As the Food Service Manager at our large post-secondary school, you will be responsible for the supervision of staff activities, the assignment of daily activities, and the communication of company goals. You will be responsible for maintaining and enforcing all policies and procedures, as well as training and developing staff. You will follow all the different Sodexo Programs: Food Safety, Health and Safety, as well as policies and procedures.

Growth and Development:
Red Seal Certificate or equivalent, diploma in culinary management or culinary arts program
5 years + managing similar type of business with multiple food outlets
5+ years’ experience in a similar position, with emphasis on team supervision
Experience overseeing methods of preparation, portion sizes, and timelines of food control and food usage to track and minimize waste
Proven experience managing high volume Food departments
Very high energy
Able to work to high standards as well as policies and procedures
Impeccable client relations
Must possess strong team building skills
Must be very well organized and effective with planning, and time management skills
Must be very friendly, outgoing, customer service oriented
Must be willing to work long hours on occasion
Must have experience in opening restaurants or food service outlets using process driven tools to do so
Must have experience and proven track record for training culinary brigade,
Must have experience in developing menus (including testing and costing)
Multi-unit management experience required
Excellent culinary Skills
Experience and knowledge of upscale casual dining & catering
Must be a good food cost controller
Proven track record with menu planning & costing
Experience ensuring strict adherence to HACCP and other health and safety regulations
Must Demonstrated experience in selecting, managing and leading a diverse team (including employee selection, training and development, problem-solving/coaching, and discipline)
Must demonstrate a Strong mathematical skills for Inventory, Budgeting, Food costing and Variance adjustments (required for fluctuating productions based on occupancy)
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives in a high volume environment

Value Behaviours:
Serving Clients and Customers
Drive and Dependability
Promoting and Supporting Diversity
Interpersonal Relations
Managing Employee Performance and Development, ability to train and motivate employees
Ensuring safe and Quality Operations
Managing Multiple Priorities
Effective Decision Making
Providing Quality Services
Building a Diverse Team

Who We Are:
Recognized as a strategic partner, Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 80 countries, Sodexo serves 75 million consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services. Through its more than 100 services, Sodexo provides clients an integrated offering developed over 50 years of experience. Sodexo’s success and performance are founded on its independence, its sustainable business model and its ability to continuously develop and engage its 420,000 employees throughout the world.
Our Advantages
*A wide array of interesting jobs *Nationwide locations *Tremendous growth possibilities *Continuous learning opportunities *Incentive Plans *Rewards & Recognition *Employee Benefits *Flexible Time *Discounts *Committed to People Development *Promoting Individual and Collective Achievements *Diversity and Inclusion *Corporate Citizenship *Hunger Fighting Initiatives *Environmentally Conscious………… To find out more, come visit us at: www.sodexo.ca
Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.
“We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.”
*Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. *
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
  • High volume unit: 3 years (Required)
  • Food Service: 5 years (Preferred)
Education:
  • AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (Preferred)
Location:
  • Vancouver (Required)

Sunday, November 4, 2018

YMCA - Food Service Supervisor at Camp Elphinstone


Position Title: Head Chef/Food Services Supervisor
Location: YMCA Camp Elphinstone: Gibsons, BC
Terms: Term, Casual
Hiring Range: $25.00 hourly
Start Date: December 7, 2018
End Date: January 1, 2019
Reports To: Manager, YMCA Camp Elphinstone

Apply on YMCA"s site or here


Situation:
YMCA Camp Elphinstone is located on the Sunshine Coast, a 40 minute ferry trip from Vancouver. The Sunshine Coast is a vibrant community committed to natural environments, sustainability and the arts. Potential to live on site if necessary.

Nature and Scope:
The Head Chef Supervisor, Food Services will provide leadership in the kitchen and in our hospitality department ensuring our services deliver on our vision of building a community in which a generation of children and families can reach their full potential.
Reporting to the Manager, the Supervisor will be responsible for developing and implementing high quality food service and hospitality, reviewing and updating systems, and ensuring adherence to Association policies and procedures. The Head Chef/Food Services Supervisor must be available for the following days: December 7-8, December 14-16, and December 28-January 1. There is opportunity to live on-site at YMCA Camp Elphinstone.
Major Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement strategies that achieve and sustain high standards of food service and hospitality
  • Coaching and leading a strong staff team
  • Maintaining YMCA and Health and Safety Standards
  • Being a positive role model of our mission, vision, and values
  • Manage and meet targets in YMCA operating plans and budgets tied to Food Service and Hospitality delivery
  • Developing and delivering training that supports the professional development of staff and volunteers
  • Participates in and promotes YMCA charitable goals and annual campaign
  • Provides leadership as a member of the YMCA Camp Elphinstone Leadership team
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a supervisory/management role
  • University Degree, Diploma, Certificate with significant experience in related field
  • Developed interpersonal skills and relationship building skills
  • Ability to multitask and remain results focused in a high demand environment
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule according to operational needs
  • Strong communication skills
  • Standard First Aid-CPR C and WHIMIS Certificate required
  • Food Safe Level 2 required
  • Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date
Competencies:
In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, and an orientation to service, the candidate should possess the following competencies:
Commitment to Organization and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of the YMCA of Greater Vancouver.
Service Orientation: Deliberately identifies needs and wants of members/participants as priority, and creates opportunities to enhance each and every person’s YMCA experience.
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with others to achieve optimal collective results.
Communication: Ability to speak, write, listen, and secure information in a variety of settings
Leadership: Motivates and inspires self and others to take action to achieve desired outcomes.
Concern for Health and Safety: Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction.
Coaching and Development: Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and self in continuous learning and development. Shares knowledge and experience.
Decision-Making: Ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues: ability to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics.

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Director of Culinary Services - Maple Ridge & Kelowna





Division: Retirement, 
Site: Sunwood Senior Living
Site Address: Sunwood,12241-224th Street,Maple Ridge,BC,V2X 8Y8
Employment Type: Full Time
Expiration Date: 19/11/2018

  AND 
  
Division: Retirement,
Site: The Dorchester
Site Address:  The Dorchester, 863 Leon Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9V4
Employment Type: Full Time
Expiration Date: 20/11/2018


To Apply:   Revera Website
apply separately to each location

About Revera

Revera is a leading owner, operator and investor in the senior living sector committed to helping older adults live life to the fullest. Through its portfolio of partnerships, Revera owns or operates more than 500 properties across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, offering seniors’ apartments, independent living, assisted living, memory care and long term care.


The Opportunity
 
Join us as a values driven leader to oversee and manage the culinary and dining services departments. With your creativity, flair and culinary professionalism we can partner to deliver the “Best in Class” culinary experience to our residents. With your guidance and management, we can offer outstanding service and diverse, flexible menus made with high quality fresh ingredients and appetizing presentation. Our goal is to exceed our resident’s expectations!
In this role you will be focused on:
  • Ensuring Resident & Employee Safety
  • Engaging with residents and employees to consistently achieve high results through the survey process
  • Hiring & training a team of superstar culinary and serving experts!
  • Living our values and ensuring others on your team do to
  • Maintaining Food & Labour costs

What You Will Do:
 
Collaborate – Work with the Executive Director, National Culinary Manager and residents to implement the culinary vision and program objectives.
Manage – Effectively manage a team of people, department financials and resident satisfaction.
Roll-up your sleeves – Take a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring, and filling in as required to support both the culinary and dining staff.
Comply – Maintaining food quality in compliance with regulations company policies and culinary standards.
Cultivate – Build and maintain strong relationships with the community residents, employees, and managers along with the regional support team and vendor partners.
Create – Elevate and deliver “Best In Class” dining experience using your creative culinary expertise.



What You Bring:
  • Community College Food Services Supervisor Course or Equivalent
  • Valid Food Safety/Food Handler’s Certification
  • Red Seal & Smart Serve Certification
  • Passion for Customer Service and Resident Interaction
  • Better than average computer skills
  • Union Management Experience
  • Values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion & Excellence
What We Offer:
  • Support from your Regional and National Team
  • Technology to help you do your job better!
  • Benefits and Pension Package
  • Better work life balance
What are you waiting for? 
Join us in celebrating the ageless spirit of people through service and innovation.