Director, Retail Food Services - Vancouver

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Director, Retail Food Services

Company: PHSA

Job Location: BC Children’s Hospital - Vancouver, BC

Job type: Regular, Full-time

Salary range estimated: $110K - $138K

Requisition: # 141285E

WORK PERFORMED

• Ensures that retail food services strategies, goals and objectives are in alignment with the Vision, Mission and Values of PHSA. Leads the teams toward achievements of those goals and objectives through effective communication, coordination of resources and consistent policy implementation.
• Maintains a strong working knowledge and understanding of customer requirements and expectations. Ensures representation of these requirements by re-engineering the delivery of efficient and effective retail food services within assigned agencies. Formulates recommendations on current and future service adjustments.
• Establishes evaluation and feedback mechanisms for internal and external stakeholders to support continuous quality improvement. Assesses and evaluates current trends, recommends and implements improvements to services offered across the three organizations.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with external stakeholders. Utilizes advanced communication skills to negotiate, facilitate consensus, and present proposals to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensures that appropriate quality and safety measures are in place and compatible with regulatory, industry and provincial standards, all the while ensuring achievement of cost efficiency, consistency, and standardization.
• Provides leadership and input for operational practice by seeking out and identifying best practice in service delivery by strengthening business processes with all stakeholders, and partnering with other health authorities.
• Responsible for annual operating budgets, establishes fiscal priorities and resource allocation for retail food services in assigned agencies. Implements control of approved budgets, including monitoring, identifying variances and taking corrective action.
• Recruits and manages assigned staff in accordance with professional standards and performance expectations. Provides leadership and direction to staff through coaching, mentoring, skill and leadership development, performance and talent management. Develops staff orientation and training programs. Responsible for developing a human resources

QUALIFICATIONS

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Master's Degree in Human Nutrition, Food Science, Business Administration and/or related discipline, plus a
• Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively more responsible roles which include one or more within a support services area, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with contract management is required. 
• Recent, related experience in Food Quality Improvement and Food Policy at a management level or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be a key asset. 
• Registered Dietitian or Certified Nutrition Manager (CNM) or eligible
• for certification with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) is required.

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

Food Services Supervisor / Diet Technician - Vancouver

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Food Services Supervisor / Diet Technician

Company: Providence Health Care
Job Location: Vancouver, BC
Job type: Casual

Job salary: $29.84 per hour

WORK PERFORMED

• Ensuring that diet orders are compliant for nutritional care for patients using the nutrition software program.
• Being the liaison between Clinical Nutrition and Food Services.
• Conducting nutritional screening of patients/residents for malnutrition risk.
• Visiting patients to obtain diet related information regarding nutritional and therapeutic diet needs.
• Overseeing the daily food service in assigned areas including supervising designated staff, maintaining and updating manual and computerized records such as the staffing schedule, performing related administrative duties and maintaining food standards by participating in quality assurance activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduated from a recognized two-year program in Food Service Supervision
• Food Safe Level 1 certification
• One year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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

Reminder - renew your CSNM membership before March 31, 2023.

  

Reminder - renew your CSNM membership before March 31, 2023.

"23 Membership Renewal Process is now open" 

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Membership renewal payments must be received by March 31st, 2023, otherwise your membership will be considered lapsed and a $100.00 reinstatement fee will be added to your annual fees (at the regular renewal rate). 

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Note: You can at the same time, if applicable renew your CNM membership and/or your Provincial Chapter membership with PSNM or SSNM. 

Kitchen Manager - Calgary, Alberta

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Kitchen Manager
Company: JRoss Hospitality Recruiters
Job Location: Calgary, AB
Job Salary: $70,000–$75,000 a year
Job Type: Full-time

Work Performed:

• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Responsible for ordering food products according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are received in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.
• Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures including checking and maintaining proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
• Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations. Work with restaurant managers to plan and price menu items.
• Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.

Qualifications:

• Have 3+ years’ experience as Kitchen Manager or Chef ready to take the lead in a high-volume, full-service restaurant High-energy, positive leader with good communication skills
• Have a solid understanding of kitchen operations
• Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm and warmth towards the Guest and attitude of Service.
• Is self-motivated and competitive.
• Has the ability to supervise, coach, develop, lead & motivate employees.
• Can establish, maintain, and enforce consistently high-performance standards.
• Ability to listen effectively, process information quickly, and transfer knowledge to others to ensure standards of quality are met consistently.
• Can provide employees with the orientation and training needed to understand expectations and perform job responsibilities
• Proficient and cross-trained in all kitchen job stations, positions and cooking skills
• Servsafe Food Certification and or equivalent
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50lbs and working on feet for at least 8 hours

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

Food Services Supervisor - Black Diamond, Alberta

JOB SUMMARY 

Position: Food Services Supervisor

Company: Westwinds Communities

Job Location: Black Diamond, AB

Full/Part Time: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $25.12–$33.02 an hour

WORK PERFORMED 

• Ensures a strong customer service focused environment.
• Ensures the high quality production and delivery of food service adhering to the approved menu plan and the Canada Food Guide.
• Responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the department within specific policies, procedures and legislation inclusive of but not restricted to: menu planning, client dietary restrictions, food handling, sanitation, equipment, appliances, etc.
• Provides leadership performing regular food service duties including cooking, baking, cleaning, serving, dishwashing, etc.
• Develops for the review and approval of the General Manager, short and long-term goals and objectives for the department.
• In consultation with the General Manager, is responsible for assisting with the department's annual operating and capital budget submission. Adheres to approved budget.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A preference for a Journeyman Cook or Red Seal certification; equivalent education and or experience will be considered. A minimum of three years’ Food Service supervision experience in a similar setting is preferred.
• Proven customer service philosophy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.
• Must have a flexible, willing and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills (English) – both oral and written are necessary.
• Maintain certification in WHMIS and First Aid.
• Must be in good health, physically fit, able to walk and lift, with no history of back problems – a medical may be required.
• Must be functionally computer literate.
• Proven budget management practices.

To Apply - Follow the link to the hiring company for more details. 

Regional Manager, Retail Food Services - Vancouver

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Position: Regional Manager, Retail Food Services

Company: Vancouver Coastal Health

Job Location: Vancouver, BC

Full/Part Time: Full-time

Salary: $49.28–$70.84 an hour

Job Reference: 177429-cmc

WORK PERFORMED 

• Reporting to the Director, the Manager Retail Food Services provides leadership and management of human, financial and material resources for retail food services across all sites of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). This includes managing the day-to-day operations of retail services and systems at VCH sites such as cafeterias, coffee shops, vending and catering services ensuring a positive customer experience. The Manager, Retail Food Services uses innovation and creativity to develop plans and strategies to effectively market and augment the retail services. Acts as a senior leader and expert on retail initiatives, programs, technology, and systems and ensures consistency across VCH retail operations. Ensures effective forecasting and utilization of resources and compliance with departmental commitments. Develops goals and objectives for the portfolio and provides recommendations to the Director regarding strategic direction, new initiatives, business development, and partnership opportunities.
• Promotes operations and service excellence and quality through the evaluation, improvement and enhancement of retail food and catering services; develops proposals for new or expanded services or redistribution of resources. Assesses, implements, monitors and continually improve training and education tools for staff and ensure employee training, implementation and managing of performance improvement plans. Manages the contractual relationship between VCH and designated vendors and contract services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A level of education training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Service Management or related field plus seven (7) years’ recent, related experience including three (3) years’ of leadership experience in retail food services management in a hospital or similar large institutional environment.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset. Experience with ability innovative marketing, digital technology platforms and communications strategies an asset Certification in a recognized Food Services Management program or eligible for membership in Canada Society of Nutrition Managers (CSNM). Advanced Food Safety designation.
• Valid BC Driver’s License as local area travel requires the use of a vehicle.

To Apply - Follow the link to the company website for more details. 

Food Services Supervisor - Grand Prairie, Alberta

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Food Services Supervisor
Company: Connecting Care
Job Location: Prairie Lake Seniors Community - Grande Prairie, AB
Job Type: Full-time

Work Performed:

• You are a patient exceptional leader –team player, motivator, coach, mentor, and professional role model
• Able to coordinate various business activities within the vision, objectives, and guiding philosophy of Connecting Care
• A strong personal commitment to Person Directed Care approaches
• Current familiarity with the Eden Alternative Philosophy and the Domains of Well-Being is preferred
• Strives to attain excellence in Resident, family member and employee care partner satisfaction
• Friendly with a sense of humor and the utmost respect for all persons
• Knowledge of supportive living services, assessment, and care planning
• Maintains ongoing compliance with appropriate local, provincial, and federal regulatory standards
• Demonstrates strength in building partnerships with Residents, family members, employee care partners, volunteers, external care partners and the community at large to ensure the vibrancy of our community
• Flexible, willingness to prioritize and re-adjust routines, open to change for the benefit of the community
• Strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, communication, and time and resource management skills
• Excellent facilitation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills, deal effectively with difficult or crisis situations
• Providing services in a manner that demonstrates the principles of appropriate choice, dignity, privacy, independence, and individuality in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Engaging in meaningful conversations with Residents and their loved ones (if applicable) to learn more about their life story and encourage them to become involved in the community
• Ensuring that services are provided in accordance with best practices, our Well-Being Strategies, quality improvement guidelines, and regulations/standards
• Provides leadership and ensure commitment of person directed services within the team is achieved
• Manage, coordinate & oversee care partner planning and service time scheduling for the food services area
• Planning and the delegation of service assignments assuring effective scheduling
• Ongoing learning to expand knowledge through attending educational workshops
• Preparation and organization of all meals following the menu cycle ensuring excellent quality and taste
• Providing and monitoring the meals for Residents with modified diets
• Ensuring all Food Service (indoor/outdoor) areas are clean according to required standards and checklists
• Maintaining records required by the Community, required auditors, and funders as required
• Identifies/Reports any health, safety, or maintenance issues
• Promotes and encourages an atmosphere of excellent hospitality service within the community
• Always maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality of the community
• Maintain appropriate levels of certification
• Performs other services/tasks/duties related to employee care partner role as assigned

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is required
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English
• Formal Food Service training (Red Seal from an approved Food Service School) and/or experience as a Sous Chef required
• Supervision/leadership/educator/facilitation/resolution/investigation experience required
• Food Safe Certificate
• First Aid and CPR

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

Public Health Manager- TB Services - Vancouver

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Public Health Manager- TB Services

Company: PHSA

Job Location: Vancouver, BC

Job type: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $96,429–$138,617 a year

Requisition: # 135508E

WORK PERFORMED

• Develop strategic priorities and coordinate operational planning and implementation of culturally safe and equitable public health services in conjunction with the medical heads and medical director. Communicate PHSA and BCCDC vision, values and strategic direction and ensure integration into practice by interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide overall leadership and direction for team members using effective management techniques (e.g., coaching, mentoring, skill and leadership development, decision making, coalition building and performance management) that support the achievement of required outcomes. Manage and supervise staff.
• Manage service area operations by coordinating and establishing priorities, assessing and monitoring staffing requirements and supplies. Define an effective workforce plan in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders that ensures the availability of adequate & appropriate staff according to operational demands and environmental and resource constraints.
• Develop effective and efficient practices and processes to measure the use of resources and quality of care. Prepare an operating budget, monitors variances and uses best practice methods in reporting, monitoring and managing allocated budget. Coordinate contract management as required.
• Lead, in collaboration with physicians & professional practice leaders, the identification of evidence based outcomes, the development of quality indicators and/or care pathways, ensures compliance with accreditation standards, and coordinate or participate in quality improvement activities such as the integration of BCCDC’s Ethical Framework, Triple Aim and Lean into public health. Seek to include client and stakeholder input and engagement with program planning, implementation and/or evaluation as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Business or Health Administration, Nursing, or a healthcare related field
• Seven (7) years recent related public health clinical experience that includes two (2) years working in a managerial/leadership capacity.

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

Support Services Manager - Surrey

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Support Services Manager
Company: Guildford Seniors Village - Retirement Concepts
Job Location: Surrey, BC
Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Job salary: $60,000 - $70,000 a year

WORK PERFORMED

•  Reporting to facility General Manager, as a member of the facility leadership team the Support Services Manager is accountable for all aspects of the day to day delivery of Food, Housekeeping and Laundry services in accordance with established regulations and corporate standards and expectations.
• The Support Services Manager provides oversight, supervision, and constructive direction to assigned staff and acts as a professional role model while representing the Support Services departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a recognized program in Nutrition and Food Services Management
• Member in good standing or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management and/or Registered Dietician mandatory
• Food Safe Level 1 mandatory; Level 2 an asset
• A minimum of two years Support Services (Food Services / HSPK & LNDY) supervisory experience in a geriatric residential setting including direct experience managing staff.
• Experience managing unionized staff an asset.
• Current Serving It Right Certification mandatory.
• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.

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

Regional Manager, Food Services Operations - Duncan, BC

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Regional Manager, Food Services Operations

Company: Island Health

Job Location: Duncan, BC

Salary Range: $49.45–$71.09 an hour

Job type: Full-time

WORK PERFORMED

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Director, Food Services, the Regional Manager, Food Services Operations is accountable for all aspects of planning, organizing and directing staff and activities of the Food Service Department serving assigned Island Health sites. The Regional Manager is responsible for leading priority portfolio initiatives, and departmental goals and objectives. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Regional Manager leads planning activities and ensure service standards are maintained. Ensures departmental policies and procedures comply with professional, legal and Island Health standards.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training And Experience

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Food Service Administration or other related area and seven (7) years' recent related experience. 
• Certification in a recognized Food Services Management program or eligible for membership in Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM). 
• Completion of relevant health care administration courses is an asset. 
• Experience with project management is an asset.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

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