Manager of Patient Food Services - Edmonton, AB

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Manager of Patient Food Services

Company: Alberta Health Services
Job Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital, Edmonton, AB
Job type: Regular Full-time

Job salary range: $37.14 - $63.70 per hour

Reference: ALB00383557

Posting end date: Sept 12, 2023

WORK PERFORMED

• The Manager of PFS will model a team-based approach, balancing their exceptional communication, critical thinking, and transformational leadership skills with a strategic, results-based focus. 
• Responsibilities of the Manager will include, but are not limited to: prioritizing and executing activities indicated in NFLES' operational and strategic plan, in support of AHS' vision, mission and strategic objectives; 
• Leading teams in planning, implementing, and evaluating high-quality, customer-focused food service delivery solutions, to support optimal patient outcomes; 
• Managing and controlling the allocation of department resources (financial, human, material, and physical) to ensure cost-effective measures are implemented that align with established key performance indicators; 
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with site administration, and collaborating with patients, staff and other stakeholders, to research and assess process improvement opportunities that mitigate potential disruptions to operations, address gaps in service delivery and meet patient expectations; 
• Developing and coaching employees, including leadership staff and dietetic interns, and empowering growth through knowledge, skills, and capability advancement; 
• and establishing strategies to monitor site compliance with relevant & required zone, provincial and national standards & processes. 
• Subsequently, proven time management skills, including the ability to handle multiple priorities at one time, will be critical.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Nutrition and Food or Food Service Management or Certified Nutrition Manager, or recognized equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 5 years in a health care food service leadership role, ideally in an organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Financial management experience with direct accountability of 3+ million operating budget.

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

Coordinator, Food Services - New Westminster, BC

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Coordinator, Food Services
Company: Fraser Health
Job Location: New Westminster, BC
Job type: Full-time
Job salary: $37.01 - $53.01 / hour

WORK PERFORMED

• Oversees all food services staff within the department by providing leadership and direction, coordinating work assignments, approving vacations, ensuring continual staff development by determining related training and orientation requirements and maintaining all related documentation. 
• Establishes and oversees standardized production schedules, recipes, inventory levels and reheat methods. Evaluates foods being prepared, served and distributed to ensure established standards of quality, quantity and safety are maintained. 
• Monitors and evaluates the achievement of service objectives for the service area. Promotes positive interdepartmental relationships through effective communication consulting and negotiating with user departments. 
• Assists the Regional Manager or designate with the development, implementation and review of service area standards, policies and procedures to ensure they comply with legal and professional standards. Contributes to the overall strategic plan for departmental operations. Analyzes current situations and future requirements and sets priorities for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating strategies. Works within the context of the organization's long-range strategic plans and its complex multi-site environment. 
• Develops, revises and prepares direct charge and contract order sheets for the acquisition of supplies; implements the health authority's food service standards regarding products, receiving, storage and rotation of food. Meets with vendor representatives to discuss quality and delivery issues and/or concerns and to review new products. Participates in establishment of product and service specifications, for tendering of new contracts within the portfolio. 
• Screens job applicants for designated service area. Conducts interviews and reference checks and screens applicants for internal and external job postings and completes competition score sheets and awards positions. Offers employment to qualified candidates. 
• Utilizes computerized applications and relevant software to produce, maintain and update a variety of records and reports; prepares and distributes correspondence documents and reports. Creates various forms, spreadsheets and documents. Maintains files and filing systems, including correspondence, anecdotal notes, employee records, equipment and supply records. 
• Interprets and communicates regulations and standards to staff to ensure adherence to practices and procedures compliant with Work Safe BC regulations and standards. Participates in return to work initiatives, fire prevention and disaster plans as required by the employer. 
• Evaluates employee performance and manages attendance according to established procedures. Coaches and disciplines staff in the designated service area following discussion with the Regional Manager. This position applies the collective agreement in consultation with the Business Partner. 
• Participates in the development of Food Services mission, philosophy, policies, objectives and standards and Continuous Quality Improvement by developing and conducting audits in collaboration with the Business Performance Services. 
• Participates and contributes at various meetings, and committees, as required by the Regional Manager. 
• Participates in the menu planning, auditing and recipe development process in accordance with the organization's guidelines and standards to meet the satisfaction and diet needs of customers, patients, residents and clients. 
• Manages food services, and if applicable cafeteria and catering including planning menus and services for patients, residents and clients and ensuring adherence to production and service capabilities, cost constraint, presentation and nutritional requirement as established with organization's guidelines and standards. Implements Ministry of Health retail initiatives where applicable. 
• Monitors equipment for preventative maintenance, repairs and replacement; troubleshoots and completes routine work orders for repair service. Recommends purchase/replacement of equipment to the Regional Manager or designate. 
• Provides input to the Regional Manager or designate regarding capital and operating budget requirements. Participates in the establishment of product and service specifications for tendering of supplier contracts, and is accountable for monitoring and controlling expenditures in designated service areas. Monitors and reports on budget variances, advising the Regional Manager or designate of issues and concerns. 
• Works with BISS for food safety, client satisfaction, food waste and menu audits. Interprets results and leads the implementation of corrective action, communicates same to staff and monitors for quality and consistency. 
• Participates in development of essential services plans in consultation with Regional Manager or designate in preparation of job action with significant involvement in essential service levels, menu and staff planning, logistics, training and execution. 
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Food Service Administration or completion of an approved post-secondary course as a Food Service Supervisor/Manager and five (5) years' recent related experience in service management in health facilities including operational experience with quality assurance programs and food service policy and procedures within a healthcare setting. Completion of relevant health care administration courses and graduation from a recognized culinary training course is an asset.

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

Virtual info session: Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Program

 

Virtual Info Session: Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Program

Date: September 12, 2023

Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PDT

Applications for September 2024 are open! 

In this one-hour session, we will: 

• Share an overview of the MND program
• Describe program admissions
• Answer your questions

For more information and to register - click here

Food Services Supervisor-Diet Technician - Vancouver, BC

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Food Services Supervisor-Diet Technician

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

Job salary: $31.85/hr

Note: Hiring multiple candidates

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 hiring company for further information 

Manager of Support Services - Nanaimo, BC

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Manager of Support Services (Healthcare), CSNM is a requirement. 

Company: Compass Group
Job Location: Oyster Harbour Seniors Community, Nanaimo, BC

Job type: Full-time

Salary: $67,500 per year

Starting date: ASAP

WORK PERFORMED

• Human Resource and Labour Relations management including complete administrative and personnel files, , hiring, training and discipline
• Managing the day to day operation to ensure all contractual service levels are met. 
• Complete all financial reporting including payroll, period summaries and sales reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain appropriate budgetary and cost controls including inventory controls
• Customer service focus including: develop and maintain a strong knowledge of resident preferences and incorporate these preferences into service delivery; facilitating ongoing communication with all stakeholders in the site including administration, nursing, residents and their families.
• Implement, manage and maintain the Quality Assurance program as outlined by the company and the client, including weekly and monthly audits.
• Proven experience and ability to assist in menu management, food cost controls and production including monitoring and evaluating meals and service to ensure established standards are maintained for both quality and quantity of all meals and snacks is required.
• Implementation and control of a Food Safety Plan as well as HACCP, WHIMIS, and all Workplace regulations for a safe work place.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum two years previous Food Services Management experience or equivalent supervisory role in a long term healthcare setting 
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM)
• Excellent verbal and written English language communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office Applications, Word, Excel and Power Point

 To Apply - Send your Resume directly to Matt Bateman at: matt.bateman@compass-canada.com

Food Service Supervisor - Delta, BC

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Food Service Supervisor
Company: Fraser Health
Job Location: Delta Hospital - Delta, BC
Job type: Casual
Job salary: #31.85 an hour

WORK PERFORMED

• Supervises designated staff by scheduling and coordinating work assignments, evaluating employee performance and determining related training and orientation requirements; performs staffing functions such as preparing of master personnel schedule and vacation schedule; maintains employee absenteeism records, prepares an updates work schedules, employee time sheets department communication book and accident reports; maintains related records and conducts monthly meetings.
• Evaluates meals being served on the tray line to ensure established standards of quality and quantity are maintained; oversees the preparation, portioning and/or serving of meals; performs cooking and/or food service worker duties as required.
• Ensures compliance in maintained with regards to policies and procedures of the department, Fraser Health and applicable union and legislative requirements.
• Ensures, maintains and improves safety practices and procedures, sanitation and dress code are followed.
• Ensures equipment is in working order and makes recommendations for improvements on equipment and facility.
• Performs purchasing functions and inventory count of food and other supplies required in the department; orders and received supplies following established procedures.
• Liaises with dietitians and nursing units and performs visitations to patients and residents with food allergies, house diets, cardiac, diabetic and hyperemesis diets or as assigned by a dietitian to ensure appropriate nutritional support to patients and residents is provided.
• Performs menu processing functions and reviews menus to ensure diet requirements are met and are correct.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a recognized two year program in Food Service Supervision plus one (1) year's recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Current Food Safe Level II certification.

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

Food Service Supervisor - Burnaby, BC

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Food Service Supervisor
Company: Fraser Health
Job Location: Burnaby Hospital, Burnaby, BC
Job type: Casual
Job salary: #31.85 an hour

WORK PERFORMED

• Supervises designated staff by scheduling and coordinating work assignments, evaluating employee performance and determining related training and orientation requirements; performs staffing functions such as preparing of master personnel schedule and vacation schedule; maintains employee absenteeism records, prepares an updates work schedules, employee time sheets department communication book and accident reports; maintains related records and conducts monthly meetings.
• Evaluates meals being served on the tray line to ensure established standards of quality and quantity are maintained; oversees the preparation, portioning and/or serving of meals; performs cooking and/or food service worker duties as required.
• Ensures compliance in maintained with regards to policies and procedures of the department, Fraser Health and applicable union and legislative requirements.
• Ensures, maintains and improves safety practices and procedures, sanitation and dress code are followed.
• Ensures equipment is in working order and makes recommendations for improvements on equipment and facility.
• Performs purchasing functions and inventory count of food and other supplies required in the department; orders and received supplies following established procedures.
• Liaises with dietitians and nursing units and performs visitations to patients and residents with food allergies, house diets, cardiac, diabetic and hyperemesis diets or as assigned by a dietitian to ensure appropriate nutritional support to patients and residents is provided.
• Performs menu processing functions and reviews menus to ensure diet requirements are met and are correct.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a recognized two year program in Food Service Supervision plus one (1) year's recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Current Food Safe Level II certification.

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

Food Service Supervisor/ Cook - Tri-Cities, BC

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Food Service Supervisor/ Cook
Company: Fraser Health
Job Location: Tri-Cities/ Anmore / Belcarra
Job type: Casual
Job salary: $25.01 - $27.40 / hour

WORK PERFORMED

• Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Mental Health team in planning and developing resident-specific menus and meals which include special dietary requirements such as diabetic, lactose-intolerant, low fat and vegetarian.
• Supervises staff members such as assigning work, providing feedback and orienting new staff as related to food delivery, preparation and service; oversees the day-to-day food service operations.
• Prepares meals and serves snacks in accordance to the resident''s menu plan by performing duties such as planning food preparation and cooking schedules.
• Estimates and orders food and supply requirements based on menus and current inventory of food and supplies; places orders with external providers, receives foods and supplies, checks and reconciles invoices with purchase orders and good received; investigates and contacts manufacturers/suppliers to reconcile invoice discrepancies and damaged goods; appropriately stores foods and supplies.
• Monitors kitchen expenditures and maintains accurate costing of food inventory, statistical and budgetary records; makes recommendations regarding budget for the assigned area.
• Provides direction to the Interdisciplinary Mental Health Team on various food-related topics such as food preparation, menu planning and nutrition as related to a resident's care plan; assists the Mental Health team, family members and/or volunteers to assist the resident to prepare their own food; ensures a consistent standard of food quality, portioning and service to residents; maintains and records related information on recipes and resident's preferences; determines menu substitutions as required.
• Orients, instructs and assists staff in the operation of specialized equipment for rethermalization; oversees and update manuals for staff use for rethermalizing food products; provides direction and assistance to clients, staff and/or volunteers on the use of specialized equipment.
• Oversees and updates standards and procedures as required; ensures HACCP standards are maintained through entire food distribution system.
• Performs cleaning duties such as cleaning food preparation equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning sinks and counters cleaning kitchen and storage areas such as walls, ovens and freezers and removing garbage; washes, scrubs and rinses pots, pans, dishes and utensils by hand, dishwasher and/or potwasher and ensures all cleaned dishes, utensils, food preparation and related equipment meet established sanitary standards.
• Establishes and assures maintenance of food rotations in storage areas, refrigerators and freezers to minimize spoilage and waste; regularly participates in department Quality Assurance programs.
• Monitors functioning of equipment and reports malfunction, maintenance and repairs to the Manager, Clinical Services or designate.
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12, plus a Professional Cook Training Certificate. Three (3) years recently related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current certificate in Food Safe Level II.

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

Food Service Supervisor / Diet Technician - Chilliwack, BC

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Food Service Supervisor / Diet Technician
Company: Fraser Health
Job Location: Chilliwack General Hospital - Chilliwack, BC
Job type: Relief Part-Time
Job salary: $31.85 - $31.85 / hour

WORK PERFORMED

• Supervises designated staff by scheduling and coordinating tasks, checking work assignments and ensuring adherence to department standards and procedures. Orients and trains new staff as required.
• Evaluates and checks meals in food service tray line to ensure adherence to established standards of food quality and quantity. Oversees the preparation, portioning and serving of meals including the loading and distribution of meals to designated areas.
• Plans and develops daily menus according to the nutritional and therapeutic dietary needs of patients/residents. Visits patients/residents to obtain diet/food related information. Updates menus as required and orders necessary supplies.
• Plans, receives and checks food and supplies for the department. Assists in inventory control and resolves invoice discrepancies with suppliers. Processes purchasing invoices and places orders as needed.
• Oversees storage of food and food-related items. Receives and directs storage of supplies as necessary. Establishes and ensures maintenance of food rotations in storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers to minimize spoilage and waste. Ensures adherence to relevant regulations within all areas of the department.
• Participates in the departmental Quality Assurance Program through activities such as tray audits, sanitation and safety audits, temperature records and plate waste audits. Discusses audit results with Manager, and assigns duties pursuant to findings as directed.
• Maintains related records according to departmental guidelines. Monitors expenditures for assigned area. Provides input and makes recommendations regarding budget for assigned area.
• Completes payroll records, maintains and updates records such as staffing records/schedules, staff attendance records, vacation schedules, seniority reports and vacation entitlement reports.
• Calls in relief staff according to departmental guidelines and collective agreement provisions. Accepts calls from staff regarding illness or absences from work. Receives and process vacation and leave requests, and forwards to the Manager, or designate, for approval.
• Oversees and updated standards and procedures for assigned area. Ensures adherence to relevant practices, standards and procedures.
• Records all routine maintenance requirements. Arranges for emergent maintenance requirements based on established procedures.
• Supervises cafeteria operations and responds to customer inquiries. Operates cash register as required. Counts cash and prepares cashier report for deposit.
• Organizes and sets up various catering and special meal functions as required.
• Performs cooking and/or food service duties as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a recognized two-year program as a Food Service Supervision, plus one year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
• Current Food Safe Level I and II certificate or equivalent.

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

Event Sales & Services Manager - Richmond, BC

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Event Sales & Services Manager

Company: Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport

Job Location: Richmond, BC

Job salary: $57,000 - $62,000 per year

WORK PERFORMED

• Proactively solicit new business and manage relationships with existing clients, to meet/exceed revenue goals and expand the client base including but not limited to telephone solicitation, outside sales calls and entertainment
• Create excellent client relationships through attention to details and personalized approaches
• Provide direct guest contact as a Hotel liaison with a thorough knowledge of all Hotel facilities and services
• Servicing of large social events
• Apt in social media activities (Instagram, Facebook)
• Promptly handle phone enquiries in an effort to provide immediate attention to guest needs
• Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the guest needs. Evenings and weekends work are a must.
• Have a strong presence in the local market
• Oversee outside catering functions
• Work with integrity while bringing excitement to our environment
• Collaborate with your team to provide an experience that supports the hotel’s overall goals
• Observe and follow the established Emergency, Fire and Health & Safety policies

QUALIFICATIONS

• You have 2-3 years’ experience as a high- end event planner with a strong focus on Social and Wedding Markets
• You thrive on collaboration and creative thinking
• You have strong computer skills (Delphi, Microsoft Office)
• You are known for your excellent communication and guest service skills
• You speak clearly with good command of the English language (written and verbal)`
• You are a true people person who believes in building strong relationships
• You have a sound knowledge of Food & Beverage
• You enjoy working in a respectful, positive, team-oriented environment
• You have the spirit of an entrepreneur and aren’t afraid to think on your feet
• You believe it’s important to make a meaningful impact in your community

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