Food Service Supervisor

Interior Health Authority; Penticton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established health care provider is seeking a passionate Food Services Supervisor to join their team in Penticton. This role is essential in ensuring the health and wellbeing of patients through effective management of food services. You will supervise staff, plan nutritious menus, and ensure the quality of meals served. With opportunities for growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community, this position offers a dynamic work environment. If you are dedicated to enhancing the dining experience in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply and be part of a supportive team that values your contributions.

Benefits

Employer paid health benefits

Pension plan

Group life benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, plans menus, and develops recipes according to dietary needs.
• Monitors expenditures, evaluates meals, and coordinates meal preparation.

Skills

Effective communication

Supervision

Organization

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to carry out duties

Education

Diploma in Food Service and Nutrition Management

Food Safe Certificate

Job description

Position Summary
Who Are We Looking For?

Interior Health is hiring a Casual, Food Services Supervisor for the Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton, 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.

Shifts are:

Days and Evenings

Shift Times:

05:15 to 13:15, 11:30 to 19:30

**Casuals are not guaranteed hours and work 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 coordinating 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 coordinating 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!

Penticton, the place where other people come for holidays, has one of the best year-round climates in Canada. Enjoy the two pristine lakes with miles of beach and surrounded by tree lined mountains, acres of parks and wilderness trails perfect for hiking and mountain biking in summer or skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing in winter. Designated the "Wine Route” of the Okanagan, Penticton has over 100 wineries at its doorstep.


* Please upload a copy of your Food Service & Nutrition Management diploma and Food Safe certificate*

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.**