Friday, March 17, 2023

Food & Beverage Supervisor - Kelowna, BC

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Food & Beverage Supervisor
Company: ElDorado Resort    
Job Location: Kelowna, BC
Job type: Full-time

WORK PERFORMED

  • Regularly monitor and achieve the points of technical service, and details
  • Build and maintain relationships with guests, team members and management alike
  • Show leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and wine
  • Demonstrate high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the venue
  • Communicate the vision to all team members and lead by example. Reinforce the Eldorado Resorts values daily, and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the future
  • Provide general administrative support for the restaurant
  • Use conflict resolution and problem solving skills
  • Assist with the tracking of sales, invoicing, and managing inventory
  • Conduct briefings with service staff prior to each service
  • Strive for maximum efficiency and continual improvement of staff productivity
  • Participate or be aware of the Health & Safety Committee, ensuring that the Occupational Health & Safety Act and WSIB procedures are being followed
  • Work with Management to design and implement a strategy to attract new business
  • Additional duties as assigned or required

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience in a high volume, fast paced hospitality environment
  • Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business or Hospitality an asset
  • WSET Intermediate Wine Certificate or comparable not required but considered an asset
  • Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to demonstrate extreme organization in a fast paced environment while acting as a team player
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large and variable work load, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned work
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Serving it right credential
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
 
To Apply - Follow the link to the hiring company for further information.

Clinical Dietician, Nutrition and Rehabilitation - Surrey, BC

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Clinical Dietician, Nutrition and Rehabilitation
Company: PHSA
Job Location: Surrey, BC
Job type: Full-time
Requisition:  # CAS-117333

WORK PERFORMED
  • Using the Nutrition Care Process framework, carries out comprehensive nutrition assessments, identifies appropriate nutrition diagnoses, develops and implements patient-centred nutrition intervention and monitors and evaluates nutrition care plans.
  • Utilizes and incorporates clinical tools, such as screening and assessment tools, according to program standards.
  • Implements and reviews therapeutic diet orders. Designs, compounds, dispenses and monitors therapeutic diets where nutrition is administered through enteral or parenteral means. Instructs patients on how to administer enteral feeds. Provides guidance to Diet Technicians as required.
  • Documents care plans and reassessments in patient's medical record to meet program standards.
  • Collaborates with other members of the health care team on matters relating to the nutritional care of patients.
  • Maintains workload measurement statistics.
  • Participates in the development, implementation and communication of oncology nutrition practice standards and clinical practice guidelines
  • Provides education and consultation to BC Cancer staff, community partners and academic institutions related to oncology nutrition.
  • Participates in quality improvement/nutrition research projects by performing duties such as data collection and literature reviews.
  • Develops, evaluates and revises patient education resources including the nutrition section of the website.
  • Provides input to the Clinical Coordinator on the clinical nutrition practicum component of the UBC Dietetic Internship Program for area of practice, as applicable. Participates in the development/revision of area specific modules to provide education to meet the learning needs of others such as dietetic interns.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition, or equivalent, from an approved University and an accredited dietetic internship.
  • One (1) year of experience in clinical dietetics, with oncology experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to BC Cancer.
  • Registrant in the College of Dietitians of BC.
  • Preferably Restricted Activities A, C

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

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Food Services Manager - Fort McKay, AB

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Food Services Manager
Company: Compass Group
Job Location: Fort McKay, Alberta
Job type: Full-time

WORK PERFORMED
  • Drive the financial success of the unit's operation.
  • Lead all phases of food preparation, menu planning and development, operation planning and expenditures, budgeting, costing and maintaining proper inventory levels.
  • Recruit, hire, schedule and perform general administrative duties.
  • Ensure excellent client relationships and client satisfaction with the service and menu options.
  • Achieve compliance with Compass’ Quality Assurance, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations.
  • Initiate frequent workplace inspections and WHMIS training of all staff and effectively manage all.
QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least two years of related food service management experience with at least one year of catering experience.
  • The ability to control food and labour costs.
  • Creatively apply trendy food items and presentations to food service operations.
  • A strong motivator, mentor and leader with management skills.
  • A detail-oriented individual and a strong team player.
  • Outstanding client relationship skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Proven Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Culinary skills would be an asset.
 To Apply - Follow the link to the company website for further information.

Chef Manager - Abbotsford, BC

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Chef Manager
Company: WestCana Services
Job Location: Abbotsford, BC
Job salary: $56,000 - $71,000
Job type: Full-time
Job No: (WC1290)

WORK PERFORMED

  • Working in partnership to support with management needs with the Support Service Manager.
  • Assisting with supervisory duties include but are not limited to:
    • recruiting, training and developing staff;
    • assigning and monitoring work;
    • holding monthly Team Member meetings;
    • evaluating Team Member performance;
    • ensuring a healthy and safe work environment; resolving conflicts;
    • taking appropriate disciplinary action in consultation with the Director of Culinary Services and Human Resources.
  • Participates in menu creation.
  • Prepares and/or monitors the preparation of daily and special event menu plans, following all dietary orders/modifications.
  • Prepares inventory, month end report, weekly receivers’ reports and audits, with action plans to remedy any audits not meeting standards.
  • Purchase and store inventory, monitoring operating expenditures, and adhere to WestCana inventory control systems to maximize savings and minimize waste.
  • Ensuring all phases of food preparation and service meets or exceeds health and safety requirements
    • i.e. Community Care Facility Act, WHMIS, WCB, provincial safety standards, etc.
  • Ensure Food Safety and Quality, observational & any other necessary audits are completed as required.
  • Attend meetings and participate on various committees as required.
  • Manages safety of team members; safety concerns reported, investigations, documentation, as well as Employee Incidents/Injuries.
  • Provide regular training / in-services to your workers, and measure the effectiveness of the training
  • Ensures adequate first aid equipment, supplies, and trained attendants are on site to handle injuries.
  • Ensures adherence to Infection Control Practices and provides education to Staff as required for Outbreak and basic infection control practices.
  • Actively supports any workers that are on a GRTW program.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Current qualifications as a Red Seal Chef with experience in a volume food preparation, preferably within a health care environment.
  • Maintains Valid Foodsafe Level 1 and 2 Certification.
  • Must have a working knowledge of HACCP.
  • Holds and Maintains Valid certification in WHMIS.
  • A negative TB test or chest x-ray within the last six months or ability to pass TB clearance documents.
  • Clear Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector, through the Ministry of Justice upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
 To Apply - Follow the link to the company website for further information.

Support Services Supervisor - Squamish, BC

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Support Services Supervisor
Company: Carecorp Seniors Services 
Job Location: Squamish, BC
Job type: Full-time, Permanent

WORK PERFORMED

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Investigates complaints regarding housekeeping/laundry, dietary services and equipment, and takes corrective action.
  • Conducts orientation training and in-service training to explain policies, work procedures, and to demonstrate use and maintenance of equipment.
  • Establishes standards and procedures for work of housekeeping, laundry and dietary staff.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking or an equivalent combination education, training, and experience;
  • Food Safety Certificate;
  • Experience managing staff, including a unionized environment;
  • Minimum of three years experience in the food service industry;
  • Experience in a complex care or assisted living setting;
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Cultural education and experience are preferred.

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

Food and Beverage Service Manager, Senior - New Westminster, BC

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Food and Beverage Service Manager, Senior
Company: Starlight Casino
Location: New Westminster, BC
Type: Full time
Job salary: $90,200 - $114,000 per year.

Work Performed:
  • Provides leadership, development plans and coaching for direct reports.
  • Responsible for the Profit and Loss accountability for Food and Beverage front of house operations based on approved board budgets (and forecasts). This includes providing input into the annual budget process and regular re-forecasting throughout the year and weekly profitability reporting for all Food and Beverage outlets.
  • Oversees the Food and Beverage front of house operations, and provides assistance where required to the Casino Operations, Guest Services, and Purchasing departments.
  • Assists in developing and implementing initiatives and promotional activities to drive revenue growth in Food and Beverage in collaboration with Marketing.
  • Develops systems and procedures that achieve higher cost efficiency, particularly labour.
  • Works closely with all department managers including casino operations to identify cross marketing opportunities and facility wide promotions.
  • Retains guests and enhances guest loyalty through implementation and maintenance of a loyalty retention program.
  • Manages recruitment, training and staff development to enhance the strength and effectiveness of staff and managers’ ability to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
  • Provides operational leadership and decision making on technical and incident related issues.
  • Offers customer service training and guidance to managers and ensures the delivery of operational excellence in customer service for all food and beverage departments.
  • Works with the Culinary Management Team in the area of cuisine, menu planning and design.
  • Ensures compliance with food handling requirements and regulations.
  • Ensures compliance with liquor service and regulations.
  • Ensures compliance with provincial regulations including health and safety.
  • Ensures scheduled inspections and regular maintenance of equipment is undertaken.
  • Stays informed about local, national and international best practices/trends in food service, interior design, technology and entertainment in Food and Beverage.
  • Maintains a thorough and updated knowledge of company policies and procedures.
  • Takes on additional responsibilities as required.

    Qualification:
    • Able to implement operational change
    • Proven leadership skills – able to direct and supervise staff and able to promote teamwork
    • Business acumen
    • Proven costing and pricing techniques
    • Experience in menu planning and design an asset
    • Excellent written and verbal communication – including ability to write external submissions
    • Strong customer service skills
    • Excellent problem solving skills
    • Self motivated, detail oriented, reliable, punctual, efficient and able to multi-task
    • Working knowledge with word processing software, spreadsheets, email, Internet navigation, and presentation software
    • Willing to work reasonable overtime as business needs require
    • Minimum 5 years of Hospitality Management experience
    • Proficiency with MS Office - Word, Excel Outlook 2007 or later
    • Post secondary education in hospitality management or a related field an asset
    • Current Serving It Right Certification
    • Current Food Safe Certification

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

          Manager, Catering Services - Victoria, BC

          JOB SUMMARY

          Position: Manager, Catering Services
          Company: University of Victoria
          Job Location: Victoria, BC
          Job type: Full- time
          Salary range: $72,191.00 - $93,896.00 
          Posting ID: 994140.2

          WORK PERFORMED

          • Overseeing catering functions on campus.
          • Ensuring excellent client support and satisfaction.
          • Ongoing review of required enhancements to current business practices, models and ordering systems etc.
          • Overseeing staffing responsibilities including recruitment, training and development for the Degrees Catering team.
          • Liaise and work closely with other departments on campus to develop new business within both catering and conference services on campus.
          • Overseeing the opening and development of the new meeting, conference and banquet spaces within Building 2 of the Student Housing and Dining (SDH) complex in collaboration with the director.
          • Overseeing the profitability for Degrees Catering within the UNFS department.

          QUALIFICATIONS
          • This position requires a minimum of post-secondary diploma with a preference to education in business and hospitality management. 
          • In addition, this position requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the food services and catering industry, preferably in a post-secondary or hotel catering and conference operation.
          • An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
           To Apply - Follow the link to the company website for further information

          Food Services - CBORD Administrator

          JOB SUMMARY

          Position: Food Services - CBORD Administrator (Database Administrator)
          Company: Island Health
          Job Location: Victoria, BC
          Salary Range: $34.80–$50.03 an hour
          Job type: Full-time

          WORK PERFORMED

          • We are looking for a CBORD Administrator to join our Island Health CBORD team on beautiful Vancouver Island in Victoria, BC. 
          • Our new team member will be responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery of the CBORD food service information system including the planning, analysis, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the CBORD system. 
          • This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative team where we prioritize continuous quality improvement, innovation and supporting our larger Food Services team.

          QUALIFICATIONS

          • A level of education, training and experience equivalent to Certification in a recognized Food Services Management program or 
          • Eligible for membership in Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) and 
          • Five years' experience as a system administrator for a food and nutrition information system, preferably CBORD, in a healthcare environment.

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

          Tuesday, March 14, 2023

          Webinar - Working with or Supervising People?

            

          Webinar! 


          Date: March 17, 2023

          Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 

          Competency 6.0


          "Working with OR Supervising People?"


          Presenter: Margaret Spence, Food Safety consultant, Master Trainer, TrainCan, Inc., Human Resources Consultant (CHRP Designation).


          This webinar is designed for nutritionists who are responsible for managing and training employees. It will help you understand how our personalities directly affect how we prefer to learn new concepts.

          This webinar explores two important topics that directly relate to a healthy work environment: 

          • The components of a strong corporate culture
          • Understanding the relationship between adult personality learning, training styles, and leadership effectiveness.
          Who Should Take this Webinar?
          • Do you feel challenged with leading certain employees, while other employees you just “click with”?

          To register - click here

          Monday, March 13, 2023

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


            

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


          "2023 Membership Renewal Process is now open" 


          Members can safely and securely renew their CSNM membership for 2023 online.

          1. Log into the members' only area, then
          2. Click on the red "Renew Membership'' button

          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). 


          If you have any trouble accessing your account, please contact Debbie Cullen at csnm@csnm.ca for assistance. 


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