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FT Food Services Supervisor - Alberta, BC

CSNM Contact: Debbie Cullen csnm@csnm.ca

Job Posting: FT Food Services Supervisor

Posting # ALB 00067989 Valleyview & Sacred Heart (McLennan)

 Apply online:  www.albertahealthservices.ca/careers

Job Summary:

If you welcome a different pace of life Northern Alberta could be the opportunity fit for you. You can make a significant impact on patient-focused health care as a Supervisor for the Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) Department. NFS is a provincial program that is committed to provide nutritious, healthy, high quality meal service to patients, staff, visitors and the community.

You will have the unique opportunity to lead teams within two home sites, the Valleyview Health Centre and McLennan Hospital; Sacred Heart Health Centre.

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Known as the “Portal to the Peace”, Valleyview has quiet character and appreciated for its people, location, and diversified economy. It is located 1 hour away from big city amenities in Grande Prairie.  Valleyview’s beautiful natural setting offers abundant recreational opportunities like golfing, hockey, swimming, tennis, boating and fishing just to name a few and a brand new recreational facility!

McLennan is located in the beautiful Peace Country, just under an hour to Peace River and 2 hours to Grande Prairie. Enjoy many recreational activities including baseball, camping, bird watching, golf and the annual Winter Family Fun Festival and Figure Skating Carnival just to name a few. Pleasant summer days and midnight sunsets make living in Northern Alberta a truly unforgettable experience.

The Supervisor performs a leadership role in the provision of Food Services for Valleyview Health Center & Sacred Heart Hospital (McLennan). This position is a part of North West Patient Food Services Supervisors team and reports to the Manager North West, Patient Food Services of AHS.

Responsible and accountable for providing front line patient food services employees with direct supervision, team leadership and organization for day to day food services in support of the vision, mission and business plan of Alberta Health Services.

Makes site-level decisions and has direct leadership responsibility for contributing to the achievement of the goals of Nutrition and Food Services (NFS).

Required to develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.

The supervisor is responsible for collaborating with the supervisory team and the Manager for site implementation plans for initiatives and process improvement efficiencies. Responsible to ensure that the sites comply with approved provincial standards and regulatory requirements. Provides leadership through effective communication, ethical decision making and commitment to achieving established goals and objectives, ensuring outcome measurements and standards are enforced. Responsibilities include but not limited to: staff scheduling, maintenance of job routines, payroll documentation and approval, recruitment, training, performance and ability management. Investigates and responds to patient, customer, client and stakeholder concerns.  Other duties as assigned.

Qualification:

A minimum of three years in a Food Service Supervisory role, ideally in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity. Health care experience an asset.

Post secondary degree, diploma or certificate in Nutrition and Food Service Management or Food & Beverage Management

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
Proven organizational, time-management, and decision-making skills.
A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Leadership experience in a food service based industry involving hiring, scheduling and directing work of assigned employees. Proficiency with use of Microsoft Office, including word processing, spreadsheet programs and email is required. ORACLE, e-people, Meditech and eSysco experience preferred. Experience in a unionized health care environment an asset.