Food Services Supervisor

Interior Health Authority; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services organization in Cranbrook, BC, is seeking a reliable Food Service Supervisor to lead the food service team at EK Regional Hospital. This casual role involves supervising staff, planning menus in consultation with a Clinical Dietician, and ensuring compliance with quality standards for meal preparation. Candidates should have experience in food service management and strong communication skills. Shift schedules are flexible and can vary from days to evenings as needed.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Experience in food service management or a similar supervisory role.
• Strong ability to coordinate meal preparation while adhering to quality standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates work assignments for kitchen staff.
• Plans menus in consultation with the Clinical Dietician.
• Estimates and orders food supplies as needed.
• Monitors meal quality and dietary needs of patients.
• Coordinates cafeteria operations and ensures compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Supervision skills

Menu planning

Nutritional knowledge

Food safety compliance

Budget management

Education

Relevant food service management certification

Job description

Food Service Supervisor | Support Services

Reports to: Manager (or designate)

Interior Health is seeking a casual Food Service Supervisor to join our Support Services Team at EK Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC. If you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About The Job

The Food Service Supervisor:

• Supervises designated staff by scheduling and co-ordinating work assignments, determining related training and orientation requirements, and providing feedback to employees.
• In consultation with the Clinical Dietician, plans menus and develops recipes according to nutritional and therapeutic diet needs of the patients/residents.
• Estimates food requirements and orders and receives supplies and resolves discrepancies with suppliers.
• Visits patients/residents and/or family members to obtain and exchange diet-related information.
• Monitors expenditures for assigned areas; makes recommendations regarding budget allocations and resolves discrepancies for the assigned areas.
• Evaluates meals being served to ensure established standards of quality and quantity are maintained.
• Coordinates meal preparation, pricing and other related duties for community-based services such as Meals on Wheels.
• 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.
• Performs recommended audits to ensure that established food service and quality assurance standards are met.

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings rotating from 07:30 to 15:30, 07:30 to 15:41, 10:00 to 18:00, 10:00 to 18:11.

About this Location

Cranbrook, BC, is a vibrant city in the East Kootenay region, surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and the Kootenay River Valley. Known for its rich history and outdoor recreation, Cranbrook offers a range of activities from skiing and hiking to exploring local museums. The city has a lively community spirit, with events, cultural attractions, and a diverse economy that includes tourism, retail, and services. With its stunning natural backdrop and active lifestyle, Cranbrook is a great place to live and visit.