Coordinator, Food Services Operations

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) seeks a Coordinator for Food Services Operations to lead day-to-day operations in the Food Service Department. You will supervise staff, plan and direct activities, and ensure compliance with policies and healthcare standards.

Experience in health facilities, quality improvement, and project management is essential. The role may require travel between multiple sites; a valid BC driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Service Administration or completion of an approved post-secondary course as a Food Service Supervisor/Manager and three years' recent related experience in service management in health facilities.
• Completion of relevant health care administration courses and graduation from a recognized culinary training course is an asset.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise staff in day-to-day operations of the Food Service Department.
• Participate in planning, organizing and directing departmental activities.
• Ensure departmental policies and procedures comply with professional, legal and Island Health standards.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Change management

Project management

Quality improvement

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Service Administration

Post-secondary course for Food Service Supervisor/Manager

Healthcare administration courses

Culinary training

Valid BC Driver's License

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Coordinator, Food Services Operations - (236959)

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-16:00

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$39.03 - $56.11

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

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 Manager, Food Services, the Coordinator, Food Services Operations is responsible for the direction and supervision of staff in the day-to-day operations. The Coordinator participates in the planning, organizing and directing of activities of the Food Service Department. 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 completion of an approved post-secondary course as a Food Service Supervisor/Manager and three (3) 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.

Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork
• Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the department throughout the Vancouver Island Health Authority in an effective and efficient manner
• Knowledge of change management and project management principles and methodologies
• Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis
• Ability to utilize related equipment such as various word processing and spreadsheet applications including all MS Office applications
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the role

"The salary range for this position is $76,111 (min) to $95,138 (midpoint) to $109,409 (max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity."