Manager of Food Services (25 : 130)

Northern Lights College; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Fort St. John is seeking a Cafeteria Manager/Cook. The role involves managing food services to enhance student experience, preparing menus, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates need FOODSAFE Level 2 certification and prior management experience in a similar setting. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Mandatory enrollment in Municipal Pension Plan

Paid time off during Christmas closure

Qualifications

• Experience managing a cafeteria or café operation is required.
• Familiarity with tracking inventory and using Interac machines.
• Experience developing nutritious meal options is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cafeteria operations and ensure compliance with FOODSAFE regulations.
• Develop business plans and promote food services.
• Prepare inventory and sales reports.

Skills

FOODSAFE Level 2 certification

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Job description

Overview

Term of Appt: Monday - Friday (35 hours/week)

Start date: Immediately

Reporting to: Campus Administrator

Salary and Benefits

Salary: Classification 13 $29.92 – 30.85 per hour in accordance with the BCGEU Support Collective Agreement. This is a seasonal, ongoing appointment with an annual layoff in June and recall in late August.

Benefits include approximately 99.25 hours of vacation annually (pro-rated and front loaded), intended for use during the summer layoff period. Extended health and dental benefits commence after six months of employment. Employees are entitled to leave provisions for family and personal illness, medical appointments, and other special leaves. The Christmas closure from December 25 to January 1 is considered paid time off. Enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan is mandatory.

Description

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to manage the cafeteria, and short order operation and equipment for cost recovery food services on the Fort St. John Campus. The Cafeteria Manager/Cook plays an important role in supporting an exceptional student experience at NLC by providing high-quality food service to students, staff, and the public.

Responsibilities include preparing inventory and sales reports, developing business plans for administration, planning menus, promoting food services, attracting customers, accurately costing, monitoring, and pricing menu items within budget, and organizing catering events. The Manager will also assist the Cafeteria Cook in preparing and cooking a variety of nutritious and appealing food options in a clean and safe environment, ensuring compliance with FOODSAFE regulations.

Within the scope of responsibility, the Manager will oversee ordering goods and materials for the cafeteria, including generating purchase orders, receiving, and managing inventory, and forwarding invoices and monthly reports to Finance.

Qualifications

Required:

• FOODSAFE Level 2 certification.
• Experience successfully managing a cafeteria or café operation.
• Proven ability to work within set budgets and implement revenue-generating ideas that appeal to students.
• Experience developing nutritious meal and snack options and performing short-order cooking.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with tracking inventory, using Interac machines, and preparing deposits.
• Ability to effectively communicate and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

• Professional Cook Training Level 3.
• Experience incorporating locally or regionally sourced ingredients into menu planning.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with NLC; however, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.