Wednesday, February 6, 2019

General Manager, FoodService, Vancouver - new opportunity



General Manager
 
Vancouver, BC
Your Contribution:
Grow your career with a company that shares your passion.   Our Healthcare Division is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of General Manager for our site located in Vancouver, BC.
In your new role, this  site  will require your excellent customer service, client management as well as an understanding of this environment.  This busy role supports long term care providing food service in this residence.  If you are looking for a new position that challenges you daily where you can use your excellent organizational skills, people management skills as well as food service expertise, this is your new role! 
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 General Manager at our very busy Healthcare account, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of employees and successfully coordinating and directing on the floor food service activities. You will establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship including: high levels of client and customer satisfaction and account retention; strong employee relations; achievement of financial goals particularly around labour costs; and strategically develop efficiencies in the operation. You will report directly to the General Manager of the site.  
Growth and Development:
CSNM designation  is mandatory, experience working with acute and long term care facilities is mandatory
2-4  years working with operations, finance, inventory, financial statements experience at the managerial/supervisory level
Proven success in managing food services operations in a healthcare setting
Effective oral and written communication skills are needed
Management experience in a unionized environment
Strong ability to manage and promote a safe work environment and lead a safety culture
Effective planning, organizing, and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to select and develop people
Ability to anticipate and solve problems
Value Behaviours:
Serving Clients and Customers
Integrity
Flexibility
Analysis and Decision Making
Quality Assurance and Safety
Diversity Awareness
Drive and Dependability
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. *

To apply, please contact:
Michele Matheson, CCDP, CMP
Senior Recruiter, Western Canada
Sodexo Canada
Cell:604-345-4391

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

BC - DC Gerontology Network Workshop - Surrey - April 12th


 

 Gerontology Network Workshop 


Friday  April 12, 2019 
The Oasis Conference Room at Elim Village 
9067 160th Street, Surrey , BC 
(just off Highway #1 is Surrey - free parking! ) 

APPROVED FOR 3 CE POINTS FOR CSNM MEMBERS

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To Register:
Dietitians of Canada website 
  or      www.dietitians.ca/Learn/Events/Live-Events/BC---DC-Gerontology-Network-
Workshop.aspx: 

Join fellow RD’s & Food Managers who work in Health Care Communities throughout the
province of BC, for a day of learning & networking together. Through speakers & activities,
we aim to provide you with a day of learning & networking together.  Through speakers & activities we aim to provide you with a quality workshop to support you, build community with each other


BC - GN Agenda
8:30 – 9 am                    Registration/Light breakfast
9:00 am                          Welcome from GN Team of BC
9:15 – 10:30                   Professional updates with Q & A panel
  • DC update – (Lisa McKellar, Exec Director for BC)
  •  College of Dietitians of BC update - (Melanie Journoud, RD)
  •  BC Ministry of Health Dietitian – New Canada’s Food Guide and other initiatives
  •  Community Care Facilities Licensing - (Suvarna Rao, RD – Fraser Health)
10:30 – 10:45                 Coffee Break/Marie Taylor Award winner
10:45am – 12:00            Nutrition Care in the Butterfly Dementia Care Model
                                         – Lennie Iskender, RD       (1 CE)
12:00 – 1:00 pm             Lunch and Vendor Fair (win great prizes)
1:00 – 1:45 pm               Tour of Elim Village (25 acre Complete campus of care)
1:45 – 2:00 pm               Coffee Break
2:00 – 3:00                     Medical Cannabis: What do ‘weed’ need to know in LTC now that it’s legal -
                                        Medical Cannabis Resource Centre Inc -Terry Roycroft, Founder
                                        (1 CE point)
3:00 – 3:15                      Coffee Break/Networking
3:15 – 3:45                      PIC Tool for Nutritional Assessment: A Fraser Health Initiative
                                            – Flora Kwong, RD(1 CE point)
3:45 – 4:30                      Spark Session – be inspired by 5 different RD’s & their journey/stories
4:45 – 5 pm                     Evaluation & closing remarks

6:00 pm Optional Post workshop: Drinks/Dinner at Milestones at Guildford Town Center Mall

Pricing
                                                   GN Member                              Non-GN member
Early Bird    until March 1               $89                                        $119 (*early bird prize draw*)
Regular price  March 1 – April 12   $99                                        $129
Students/Interns                                $69                                        $ 69 p



The Dietitians of Canada Gerontology Network is a National network representing 550+ RD’s
working with Seniors in Health Care Communities across Canada. The GN acts as a resource
through the provision of education opportunities and evidenced based nutrition information
to support RD as they strive for excellence in the delivery of nutritional care to Residents.

Monday, February 4, 2019

FSS in Abbotsford Regional Hospital



POSITION:  FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR
Abbotsford Regional Hospital, Abbotsford, BC

OBJECTIVE:

The Food Service Supervisor is responsible for co-ordinating food production and ensuring that supervised 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • 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 as assigned.
  • 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.
  • Supports the Safety Program and reports all injuries and hazardous conditions immediately.
  • Other tasks, duties and assignments as directed by the Manager.
  • Keep all information confidential.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Diploma in Food and Nutrition Management or Degree in Dietetics.
  • Eligibility for membership in CSNM, (Successful candidate will require to enroll within a year of hiring date)
  • English proficiency, verbal and written.
  • HACCP, WHMIS training.
  • Food Safe Certificate I & II
  • Current vaccinations, TB screening test, Hep A & B, Flu shot.

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

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to jillian.conrod@sodexo.com

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Support Services Manager in Langley BC


Reporting to the Site Leader, the Support Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the housekeeping, laundry, dietary, and maintenance departments. This includes recruiting, training, and supervision of employees; completing payroll entries for all employees in these departments; ensuring that tasks completed by all departments are up to standard and meeting all legislated regulations and/or Park Place policies; and participating in both site level and corporate level committees as assigned.
The starting wage for this position may be negotiated depending on level of experience of the applicant.
Typical duties and responsibilities:
  • Orders supplies and equipment for all departments, reports on effectiveness of products and equipment
  • Ensures applicable staffing levels; monitors interdisciplinary team collaboration and processes to ensure quality services are provided and addresses issues as required
  • Ensures staff members use proper Infection Prevention and Control procedures
  • Takes a leadership role in site committees and quality improvement/performance measurement initiatives
  • Plans and provides rotating menus for the residents which meet Canada's Food Guide standards
  • Monitors food and food service quality
  • Oversees the mainentance of building equipment
Qualifications:
  • Completion of a Nutritional Management Program at an approved school, which meets qualifications for membership of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to organize work
  • Ability to operate related equipment
  • Ability to work well independently and as a member of the interdisciplinary team
  • Prior experience in Long Term Care is an asset
Please note that this position requires a criminal record check from the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $56,000.00 to $58,000.00 /year

To Apply   on Company Website   and scroll all the way to the bottom! 

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

PSNM Meeting - Feb 21 - Sysco Tour





The next PSNM meeting will be held on Thursday Feb. 21, 2019 at Sysco in Port Coquitlam from 1:30 to 4:00pm.

A tour of the Sysco warehouse is scheduled at 2:00 pm. This is an amazing tour for anyone who has not had the opportunity to yet. Dress warm, wear flat, closed toe shoes-(steele toed or attachments will be provided for your shoes)

The meeting will start after the tour.

Corinne has arranged this meeting and Karla Dickie is hosting.
Ty Domitruk will provide samples of Voortman cookies.

Please reply directly to Karla as well as Corinne (emails listed below) if you are planning on attending.





Address:

 Sysco Vancouver
1346 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6G4

Friday, January 25, 2019

Full time diet tech and Food Service Supervisor - North Vancouver




Sodexo Canada is seeking an individual to join the food services team in NORTH VANCOUVER to fill the role of a Full Time Food Service Supervisor & Diet Technician.

The combined role as the Food Service Supervisor and Diet Technician provides you the opportunity to lead a team in a unionized environment fostering a strong safety culture while striving for 100% patient and client satisfaction. This excellent opportunity provides flexible hours and opportunity for career growth and development. If you are looking for a dynamic team and a place to grow, this is your role!
As the Food Service Supervisor, you will lead the team in 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.
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 through 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 more than 425,000 employees throughout the world.

Who You Are
Your role as the Food Service Supervisor & Diet Technician includes but is not limited to the following:
  • 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/projects 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 any other dietary needs
  • Sets up nourishments and marks menus as per standard diet writing guidelines
  • Acts as a liaison 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
  • Complies with all Sodexo safety and risk management policies and procedures striving for an accident-free workplace

Who You Are
  • Willingness to continue learning and growing
  • Professionalism of judgement and behavior
  • Positive attitude
  • Flexible to adapt to changing work routines, priorities, and shifts
  • Diploma in Food and Nutrition Management or Degree in Dietetics
  • Eligibility for membership in CSNM (only candidates who are eligible will be considered for this position)
  • Possess Food Safe I & II
  • English proficiency, verbal and written
  • Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
  • Effective communicator and able to adapt well to change
  • Possess problem solving, planning, and organizational skills
  • Requirement upon hire:
  • Current vaccinations records (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Chicken Pox, Hepatitis A & B, Tuberculosis screening)
  • Valid criminal record check through Ministry of Justice
  • Have the ability to meet the organizational and physical requirements of the position
  • Black slip resistant shoes
Our Commitment to You
  • Personal and professional growth possibilities
  • Continuous learning opportunities and room for advancement
  • Incentive plans and employee appreciation events – get rewarded and recognized for you and your team’s hard work!
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Be a part of the Joint Health and Safety Committee and safety education
  • Variety of work perks
  • Training will be provided for all tasks
  • Nationwide locations
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Corporate Citizenship
  • Hunger Fighting Initiatives
  • Environmentally Conscious
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Job Types: Full Time
Job Rate: $ 22.00/hour (Full Benefits after 3 Months’ Probation Period)
Please send resume to: Conchita.Villanuevadeegan@sodexo.com