Assistant Manager, Food Services

Located in Vancouver, BC, our organization has a regular full-time position available for an experienced Assistant Manager, Food Services.  In collaboration with the Manager, Food Services, the Assistant Manager participates in program and service delivery planning, implementation and evaluation to meet annual objectives. The Assistant Manager is responsible for providing direction and supervision to cooks and designated staff in the day-to-day operations of food production, preparation and distribution.  In addition, the Assistant Manager maintains and provides statistical, financial and quality improvement reports as required and shares responsibility for overall operation of the department with the Manager, Food Services.

In collaboration with the Manager, Food Services, responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the day to day activity of food services staff
• Establishing and overseeing standardized production schedules, recipes, inventory levels and reheat methods
• Monitors and evaluating the achievement of service objectives
• Contributing to the development of service area standards, policies and procedures
• Developing direct charge and contract order sheets
• Interpreting and communicating regulations and standards to staff
• Recruitment, performance management, attendance management, and discipline;
• Representing the Employer on joint union/management meetings;
• Administering the collective agreement;
• Consulting with Human Resources; participating in the development of Food Services mission, philosophy, policies, objectives and standards and Continuous Quality Improvement
• Providing input into the menu planning, auditing and recipe development process;
• Participating in development of essential services plans
• Monitoring equipment for preventative maintenance, repairs and replacement
• Providing input regarding capital and operating budget requirements;
• Contributing to the resolution of issues related to food safety, client satisfaction, food waste and menu audits; Co-managing food and catering services

Requirements:

Requirements include a level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Service Administration or completion of an approved post-secondary course as a Food Service Supervisor/Manager and five (5) years’ recent related experience in service management in health facilities including operational experience with quality assurance programs and food service policy and procedures within a healthcare setting.  CSNM membership.  Completion of relevant administration courses and graduation from a recognized culinary training course is an asset.

This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, extended health, life insurance, pension and sick leave coverage.

If you are interesting in applying for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department.