Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Dogwood Lodge, Vancouver, needing a Food Service Manager.







Food Service Manager
 Vancouver, BC
Your Contribution:
Sodexo Canada has the position you are looking for. Our Healthcare Division is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of  Food Service Manager  (CSNM) for our site located in Vancouver, BC.  
If you aspire to a job where your initiative and creativity will be highlighted every day, where your management skills will be recognized and if that's what motivates you, we have the position you are searching for.
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.
Accountabilities:
As the Food Service  Manager at our 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 long term care facilities is mandatory
5-6 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
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 me directly and I would be pleased to answer your questions

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


Monday, March 12, 2018

Chilliwack Food Service Supervisor / Diet Technician - Full time and Casual.






Food Service Supervisor / Diet Technician – Full Time and Casual Chilliwack, BC

Your Contribution:

As a member of our food services team located in Chilliwack, you will provide the highest quality of customer service at all times. This role will allow you to:

        •   Assist dietitians to plan and supervise the food service operation
        •   Plan menus and diet under direction of dietitians
        •   Assist in supervising personnel who prepare and serve food
        •   Assist dietitians with research in food, nutrition and food service systems
        •   Lead and direct a team through their daily activities within a unionized environment
        •   Foster a strong safety culture within the team and grow a strong engaged team

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!

Essential Skills:

        •   CSNM Certification or in process of obtaining certification (Nutrition and Food Science Degree can challenge exam for certification)
        •   Excellent documentation skills
        •   Working with CBORD is an asset
        •   Excellent communication
        •   Computer use, various MS Office products
        •   Experience in a hospital setting is preferred
        •   Strong safety background (Food and Physical safety)
        •   Excellent interpersonal skills
        •   Personal and professional integrity
        •   Ability to anticipate and solve problems

Value Behaviours

        •   Serving Clients and Customers
        •   Drive and Dependability
        •   Building a Diverse Team
        •   Interpersonal Relations
        •   Managing Employee Performance and Development
        •   Managing Unit Finances
        •   Managing Quality Operations
        •   Providing Quality Food and Facilities Services

When you want to work for a company with the resources and commitment to help you grow professionally, a career at Sodexo could be the answer

To Apply:

Jasmeen Kaile, BSc., RD
Patient Food Service Manager
Sodexo at Chilliwack General Hospital (604) 795-4141 x 612795 Jasmeen-K.Kaile@sodexo.com

Friday, March 9, 2018

- PSNM Workshop and AGM April 27


2018 PSNM DAY and AGM  
Friday April 27, 2018    730 am pm-330 pm
Power to Change Conference Room B - 20385 - 64th Avenue Langley


Registration $25.  Students attend free. 

 This years CE points to be earned are:


a) Competency #1 Professionalism
b) Competency #3 Nutrition & Healthy Living
c) Competency #4 Clinical Nutrition
d) Competency #7 Financial/Business Management
e) Competency #8 Marketing & Promotions

To register or if you have questions....see the  (new)   PSNM Website
psnm.net  >   Connect     (scroll down)  >   Registration Form

Thursday, March 8, 2018

FoodSafe2 course available in March


FoodSafe 2 courses are hard to find, if you`d rather not do it online. 



There will be a  Food Safe II at UBC on Saturday March 17 from 9 - 3 and again Monday March 19 from 6 - 10pm. 

Location is Food Science Bldg, 2205 East Mall, Room 50 (entrance is from the north side of the building).

Cost is $110 and there are 2 spots remaining.

If interested contact Cara at agora.eats@gmail.com by March 14.