Manager - Food Services - Repost

Position Overview

Under the direction of the WRHA Nutrition & Food Services Regional Manager, the Food Service Manager ensures a high-quality service by ensuring an efficient operation and planning of work.

• Manages all activities related to the provision of meal service to patients/residents.
• Responsible for supervising, training and evaluating food service employees and students.
• Manages employee scheduling and payroll.
• Responsible for the food service operating/capital budget development and compliance.
• Participates in Quality Improvement programs.

Experience

• Minimum three years’ experience in Food Service Operations with demonstrated management and purchasing/receiving skills.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate degree with a major in Food and Nutrition is required or approved equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Eligible for registration with related professional association.
• Valid certification from a recognized Food Handler's course.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety and LEAN methodology is an asset.
• Able to demonstrate interpersonal communication, organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required; knowledge of CBORD, ESP, & SAP is an asset.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in a team environment.
• Adheres to all safety and health regulations and work place practices.
• Ensures safe receiving, storage, and handling of food and other supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensures emergency/contingency plans exist for all functional areas and annually reviews and revises these plans as required.
• Responsible for defining and implementing facility and Regional Nutrition & Food Service specific policies and procedures that meet or exceed standards set by Government Authorities (i.e., Health and Safety).
• Maintains established standards of service specific to the facility and WRHA Nutrition & Food Services inclusive of sanitation, equipment operation and maintenance, health and safety and accident prevention.
• Ensures that the department security is maintained.
• Ensures that all equipment is kept in good repair.