Assistant Manager, Food Services

The salary range for this position is CAD $38.13/Hr.

- CAD $54.82/Hr.

Come work as an Assistant Manager, Food Services with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Food Services or designate, the Assistant Manager, Food Services is responsible for the direction and supervision of Food Service Supervisors, Cooks, Dietary Aides and designated staff in the day-to-day operations of food production, preparation and distribution. This person participates in program and service delivery planning, implementation and evaluation; to meet annual objectives. The Assistant Manager maintains and provides statistical, financial and quality improvement reports as required and assumes responsibility for overall operation of the department in the absence of the Regional Manager.

• Oversee all food services staff within the department by providing leadership and direction, coordinating work assignments, approving vacations, ensuring continual staff development by determining related training and orientation requirements and maintaining all related documentation.
• Establish and oversee standardized production schedules, recipes, inventory levels and reheat methods. Evaluate foods being prepared, served and distributed to ensure established standards of quality, quantity and safety are maintained.
• Monitor and evaluate the achievement of service objectives for the service area. Promote positive interdepartmental relationships through effective communication consulting and negotiating with user departments.
• Assist the Regional Manager or designate with the development, implementation and review of service area standards, policies and procedures to ensure they comply with legal and professional standards. Contribute to the overall strategic plan for departmental operations. Analyze current situations and future requirements and sets priorities for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating strategies. Work within the context of the organization’s long-range strategic plans and its complex multi-site environment.
• Develop, revise and prepare direct charge and contract order sheets for the acquisition of supplies; implement the health authority’s food service standards regarding products, receiving, storage and rotation of food. Meet with vendor representatives to discuss quality and delivery issues and/or concerns and to review new products. Participate in establishment of product and service specifications, for tendering of new contracts within the portfolio.
• Screen job applicants for designated service area. Conduct interviews and reference checks and screens applicants for internal and external job postings and complete competition score sheets and awards positions. Offer employment to qualified candidates.
• Utilize computerized applications and relevant software to produce, maintain and update a variety of records and reports; prepare and distribute correspondence documents and reports. Create various forms, spreadsheets and documents. Maintain files and filing systems, including correspondence, anecdotal notes, employee records, equipment and supply records.
• Interpret and communicate regulations and standards to staff to ensure adherence to practices and procedures compliant with Work Safe BC regulations and standards. Participate in return to work initiatives, fire prevention and disaster plans as required by the employer.
• Evaluate employee performance and manages attendance according to established procedures. Coach and discipline staff in the designated service area following discussion with the Regional Manager. This position applies the collective agreement in consultation with the Business Partner.
• Participate in the development of Food Services mission, philosophy, policies, objectives and standards and Continuous Quality Improvement by developing and conducting audits in collaboration with the Business Performance Services.
• Participate and contribute at various meetings, and committees, as required by the Regional Manager.
• Participate in the menu planning, auditing and recipe development process in accordance with the organization’s guidelines and standards to meet the…