Food Service Supervisor

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a Casual Food Services Supervisor to join their dedicated team. This role is essential for ensuring the well-being of patients and residents through effective food service management. The successful candidate will oversee staff, plan nutritious menus, and ensure quality standards are met. With opportunities for growth and development, this position offers a meaningful chance to positively impact the community. If you are passionate about food service and looking for a role that makes a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employer paid health benefits

Pension plan

Group life benefits

Cross-training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a diploma from a recognized two-year Food Service/Nutrition Management program.
• Requires 1 year of recent, related experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, schedule work assignments, and provide feedback.
• Plan menus and develop recipes in consultation with the Clinical Dietician.
• Monitor expenditures and evaluate meals to maintain quality standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to carry out duties

Education

Diploma in Food Service/Nutrition Management

Food Safe Certificate

Job description

Position Summary

Who Are We Looking For?

Interior Health is hiring a Casual Food Services Supervisor for Overlander Extended Care in Kamloops, BC. The successful candidate must have a diploma from a recognized two-year Food Service/Nutrition Management program, and a minimum of 1 year recent experience. We are looking for candidates that can work rotating day and evening shifts (weekends and stats as required).

This is a Casual position. Casual work does not have guaranteed hours and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

What Will You Work On?

The typical duties and responsibilities of a Food Services Supervisor include:

1. Supervises designated staff by scheduling and co-ordinating work assignments, determining related training and orientation requirements, and providing feedback to employees.
2. In consultation with the Clinical Dietician, plans menus and develops recipes according to nutritional and therapeutic diet needs of the patients/residents.
3. Estimates food requirements, and orders and receives supplies and resolves discrepancies with suppliers.
4. Visits patients/residents and/or family members to obtain and exchange diet-related information.
5. Monitors expenditures for assigned areas; makes recommendations regarding budget allocations and resolves discrepancies for the assigned areas.
6. Evaluates meals being served to ensure established standards of quality and quantity are maintained.
7. Coordinates meal preparation, pricing and other related duties for community-based services such as Meals on Wheels.
8. Assists in co-ordinating and maintaining facility in-house services by coordinating cafeteria services including pricing, staffing allotment, coordinating closure of cafeteria and securing money upon closure.
9. Performs recommended audits to ensure that established food service and quality assurance standards are met.
10. Monitors the storage of food, supplies and related items.

How Will You Make An Impact?

Food Services Supervisors are vital team members within the health care system and play an important role in the health and wellbeing of our patients, visitors, and Staff. If you are looking for meaningful work that has a positive impact within your community, and room to grow – apply today!

How Will We Help You Grow?

Interior Health provides opportunities to gain permanent and temporary work, cross-training into other areas of support services and beyond, and providing employer paid health and wellness benefits including pension plan and group life benefits. If you are looking for a great leadership opportunity, learn more about Support Services here!

Employer support for BC PNP application is not an entitlement of, or guaranteed with, employment.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

1. Graduation from a recognized two-year program in Food Service and Nutrition Management.
2. One year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
3. Food Safe Certificate.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
2. Ability to deal with others effectively.
3. Ability to supervise.
4. Ability to organize work.
5. Ability to operate related equipment.
6. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.