Food Service Coordinator-Concessions

City of New Westminster; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government entity is seeking a dynamic Food Services Coordinator to manage daily food services at concession outlets in city parks. This role involves supervising staff, planning food services for events, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate has a culinary arts diploma, supervisory experience, and Food Safe certifications. This is a mid-senior level, temporary position with a focus on management and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience in concession or fast food supervision is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage staff performance and conduct employee appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food services at concession outlets.
• Plan and participate in food services for special events.
• Develop staff schedules and implement training programs.

Skills

Supervision

Inventory control

Food preparation

Customer service

Time management

Education

Diploma in culinary arts or related field

Food Safe Level 1 certification

Food Safe Level 2 certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Point of Sale systems

Job description

Overview

City of New Westminster – Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a dynamic, outgoing and motivated Food Services Coordinator to oversee daily food services at concession outlets and during special events in City parks and facilities. This hands-on supervisory position is deeply involved in day-to-day concession operations and provides direction, guidance and support to concession staff to achieve efficient, first-class concession services.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include opening and closing outdoor seasonal concessions; planning and participating in concession and food services for special events; assisting in recruitment of concession workers; developing staff schedules; implementing staff training programs; supervising and participating in the work of concession workers preparing and selling food and beverages; managing staff performance including conducting employee appraisals; ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies; delivering stock to Moody Park Arena concession during the fall and winter season; coordinating daily, weekly and monthly cleaning of the facility and food equipment; updating standard cooking procedures, recipe cards, communication and operational binders; exercising independent judgment and action in day-to-day operations; ensuring daily activity schedules and quality standards are maintained; referring unusual problems or policy matters to a supervisor; assisting in creating healthy food environments in the recreation sector; collaborating with the Citywide food services team on all aspects of food services; performing citywide food services related to concession services such as tracking food costing, consistent pricing and updating databases; recommending changes to elevate standards of concession services as required.

Qualifications and experience

If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you :

• Diploma in culinary arts, certification as a professional cook, or completion of education / training in a related field; plus related experience including demonstrated experience in concession / fast food supervision or related field, and demonstrated experience in supervising staff; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in municipal food services operations is an asset.
• Food Safe Level 1 certification. Food Safe Level 2 certification is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for work purposes; ability to drive a cargo van is an asset.
• Considerable knowledge of health regulations and laws pertaining to the preparation, serving and sale of food and beverages.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, procedures and equipment used in food service operations.
• Sound knowledge and ability to perform inventory control related to the work, prices and quantity levels, sources of commodities, and food and beverages required by a food service facility.
• Sound knowledge of food preparation and meal-planning meeting the nutritional needs outlined in Canada’s Food Guide and cooking techniques.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, sales representatives and patrons; ability to employ contemporary service excellence principles.
• Ability to coordinate the operation of food service facilities and equipment.
• Ability to accurately estimate food, beverage, supplies and equipment requirements of a food service operation.
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise, train, recruit, and review the work of staff.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records related to the work.
• Ability to manage staff performance and to direct and support frontline concession workers while working independently and effectively.
• Ability to operate Point of Sale system. Experience in using tablets with Square Register app would be an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, lift items, stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Ability to operate equipment related to the work.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
• The successful applicant must be able to pass and maintain a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.

Details

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Government Administration