PSNM September Meeting

The September PSNM meeting will be on September 26^th at 1300 (1pm), at the Affinity Group.

Address: 8544 Baxter Place, Burnaby, BC.

Bonduelle will be featuring some new products to sample. (cauliflower Gratin, brussels Sprouts, and one more item). 

Please come with an “Open mind and empty stomach”

Kindly RSVP me, if you plan on attending by September 23^rd.

Thanks,

Diane Cox

jdcox@shaw.ca

Catering Operations (catering) Specialist - Air Canada

Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? If you answered yes to these questions, Air Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team working together to lead the growth and expansion of Canada’s flag carrier.

Ensure all caterers and suppliers comply with Air Canada specifications and standards. Provide all necessary guidance, equipment and supplies to caterers. Responsible for caterers on time performance within the designated territory. Responsible for all aspects of food, equipment and employee safety within scope of job.

Quality

• Responsible to monitor and follow up with quality audit programs to ensure optimum product quality, provisioning integrity and value for money.
• Responsible and accountable for catering and commissary product quality and for provisioning integrity on all flights operating in the designated territory, including products or services from third party suppliers.
• Implement and monitor Commissary & Catering specifications established by headquarters.

Provisioning Integrity

• Audit Caterers’ compliance and performance against "zero defects" provisioning integrity.

Operations

• Maintain close contact with the appointed Caterer through start-up and beyond, providing varying levels of support as required.
• Maintain close association with frontline product and Caterer performance by ensuring adequate time airside at flight arrivals and departures.
• Responsible to investigate and assess root cause of any delays allocated to Catering/Galley delays. Provide pro-active solutions to Caterers to prevent recurrences. Responsible to challenge Catering/Galley delays incorrectly assigned.

The Internal Customer

• Work closely with the rest of Air Canada Catering team (Planning/Scheduling/Galley/Supply Chain, etc.)
• Maintain effective relationship with Air Canada Station Managers and/or appointed airport agencies as is necessary to support the Corporate commercial/operational objectives of this division.

Safety/Regulatory Compliance

• Responsible to ensure Caterer's compliance to all Air Canada SOPs, safety and quality standards (incl. food).

Qualifications

• University degree helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of commercial airline business.
• A definite multi-tasker that manages various operational issues and priorities at the same time.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines whether independently or within a team.
• Self motivated, proactive with drive to deliver results.
• Analytical and problem solving skills a must.
• Fundamental knowledge of HAACP and International Food Handling Standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required with complete fluency in English.
• Cultural awareness required to build business and working relationships in various geographic locations within AC network.
• Requires knowledge of the field of work, incl. equipment, technology and procedures.
• Knowledge of airport operations and all catering systems.
• Shift work required including weekends and statutory holidays

LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Part time Food Service Supervisor in Training - Squamish

Sodexo Healthcare Canada is seeking an individual to join the food services team at Squamish General Hospital to fill the role as the Part Time Food Service Supervisor In training. The schedule for the Food Service Supervisor role will be Friday - Sunday, 7.5 hours per day.
As the Food Service Supervisor in Training, you will learn to 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 role also ensures that safe work practices are followed and all sanitation standards are met.

Salary: $20 - $25 per hour

Accountabilities:
In your role as the Food Service Supervisor (In Training)
You will learn (but is not limited) to do the following:

• Places orders, maintains accurate and timely inventories and provides daily reports related to cost control
• Conducts weekly sanitation inspections and establishes corrective action
• 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
• Assist with planning and executing special assignments/projects and any required follow-up
• Conducts and participates in staff meetings
• Ensures that employees work in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures, perform audits to assess this
• 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
• Provides work direction, supervision and on-going training to all assigned staff in a manner which establishes and maintains high staff morale
• 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

• Eligibility for enrollment in CSNM (tuition to be re-reimbursed by Sodexo after the completion of each class). Candidate must complete program within 3 years to maintain employment
• Possess Food Safe I and Complete Food Safe level II within 2 months
• Willingness to continue learning and growing
• Professionalism of judgement and behavior
• Positive attitude
• Flexible to adapt to changing work routines, priorities, and shifts
• Food service management experience
• 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, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis A & B, Tuberculosis, Measles, Yearly Influenza (Flu))
• 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

APPLY TODAY TO JOIN THE SODEXO TEAM IN SQUAMISH!
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $20.00 to $25.00 /hour
Experience:

• ordering, managing kitchen: 1 year (Required)
• good customer service skills, computer literacy: 1 year (Required)

Licence:

• Food Safe Level 1 and Level 2 (Required)

To apply:  Follow link to  Recruiter Website

Regional Healthcare / Hospitality Sale Representative - Gordon Food Service

Reporting to the Healthcare Sales Manager, the Regional Healthcare/Hospitality Sales Representative provides ongoing customer service to key regional and national Multi Unit Accounts through customer visits. This position will be based at the Delta, BC facility.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service to accounts, developing customer profiles, determining sales requirements, managing customer credit and providing follow up for customer accounts. The Regional Healthcare/Hospitality Sales Representative will be responsible for managing sales budgets and increasing company revenue by generating sales from new and existing customers. Integrity, passion, and in-person presentation skills are required for this role. This position is also responsible for participating in food shows, sales meetings and sales promotions.

We are looking for a motivated, results-oriented individual with strong customer service skills. Detailed training and support is provided.

Skills You Bring

• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent negotiation and diplomacy skills, with a high degree of tact and persuasiveness
• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments, key business partners, and other stakeholders
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Computer proficiency - Google Suite
• Ability to lift/carry in the range of 10 to 30 pounds
• Minimum two years of direct-selling and account management experience

What we offer

• Comprehensive customizable benefits program to suit you and your family needs including dental, vision, prescription drugs and extended health coverage
• Company matched retirement program
• Annual profit sharing
• Training and career advancement opportunities
• Gordon Food Service discounts on products
• Employee appreciation events

What We Value, You Value

We are committed to building a strong relationship with our local community through our Community Sharing Committee to support Habitat for Humanity and other local charities.

TO APPLY: Follow link to company website 

Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration shall be contacted*

General Manager, Patient Food Services, Sechelt, BC

General Manager Patient Food Service 
 Sechelt, 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 Patient Food Service  for our site located in Sechelt, BC.
We provide all food service for this site and your role will demand your excellent customer service, client management as well as an understanding of this environment. 

This position reports to the District Manager and offers a great opportunity in a beautiful Island costal community supporting  healthcare patient food service.  You will lead the patient food team through daily routines, manage labour costing, menu planning, waste audits as well as work with the client contract.  This role will rely upon your excellent customer service, leadership skills and commitment to health and safety daily.  We offer a great annual salary, benefits, paid vacation as well as paid relocation for the right candidate. This role offers a great salary package including Extended Benefits, Pension RRSP Plan, Paid Vacation and relocation will be offered to the right candidate. 

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 in 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 as well as experience working with long term care or acute care  facilities
1-3  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:

Michele Matheson, CCDP, CMP

Senior Recruiter, Western Canada

Sodexo Canada

Cell:604-345-4391

Michele.matheson@sodexo.com

Franchised Food & Beverage Manager - Sheraton Hotels, Victoria

Location Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway, 829 McCallum Rd, Victoria, British Columbia,
Schedule Full-time
Relocation? No
Position Type Management

Start Your Journey With Us

Thank you for your interest in this position. It is a job opportunity with one of Marriott International’s franchisees.

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, WeStar Holdings Ltd.. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International.

Job Description

We are looking for a professional food and beverage manager to be responsible for managing all F&B operations and for delivering an excellent guest experience. The successful candidate will be able to forecast, plan and manage all F&B orders, staff and finance. The goal is to maximize sales and revenue through customer satisfaction and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage all F&B and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards.
• Preserve excellent levels of internal and external customer service.
• Design exceptional menus, purchase goods and continuously make necessary improvements.
• Identify customers needs and respond proactively to all of their concerns.
• Lead F&B team by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising talented personnel.
• Establish targets, KPI’s, schedules, policies and procedures.
• Provide a two way communication and nurture an ownership environment with emphasis in motivation and teamwork.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations.
• Report on management regarding sales results and productivity.

Requirements

• Proven food and beverage management experience.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS).
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Mastery in delegating multiple tasks.
• Communication and leadership skills.
• Up to date with food and beverages trends and best practices.
• Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets.
• Guest-oriented and service-minded.
• Culinary school diploma or degree in food service management or related field.

Job Requirements

Previous experience in Food & Beverage Management for at least 2 years in a branded organization.

 

TO APPLY:  follow link to Company website   or  via email - sbaxter@fourpointsvictoriagateway.com

Free Webinars - Canadian Malnutrition Taskforce

Sept. 23 - 27 is Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week with FREE webinars from the Canadian Malnutrition Task Force.

For expanded description of the webinars, times the presenters, and to register for these webinars - follow this link - CMTF Webinars 
 


Monday September 23 - Malnutrition in the Community  




Tuesday, September 24  - Nutrition Screening in Home Health, Home Care & Supportive Living  (featuring local BC Speaker - Leila Goharian, MSc, RD, CDE)


Wednesday September 25 -  Transitions from hospital to home: Building models for continuity of nutrition care

Wednesday  September 25 -  Implementing Nutrition Screening: Lessons Learned in Facilitating Practice Change

Thursday,  September 26   -  Primary care models for nutrition screening: What works?

Friday, September 27 -  Malnutrition in Canada: on the front lines  (presented in French)





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