Assistant Director of Food Services - PREM- Milton at Civeo Career Site

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

72000.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations management, Food safety, HACCP, SQF, Quality assurance, Staff scheduling, Performance management, Financial management, Budgeting, Cost control, Leadership, Communication, Analytical skills, Regulatory compliance, WHMIS

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

At Civeo Premium Services Employees LP, our employees are the cornerstone of our success. As a global workforce accommodation specialist, we help individuals maintain healthy, productive, and connected lives while working away from home. Guided by our core values of safety, respect, care, excellence, integrity and collaboration we are dedicated to providing outstanding service to our guests and ensuring the wellbeing of our employees and communities. Job Summary: The Cook Chill Food Production Center is located on the grounds of the Maplehurst Correctional Facility; however, Cook Chill operates as an independent production facility and is separate from Maplehurst Corrections. There are no inmates on site at any time. Civeo Premium associates do not have any interaction with, nor access to, inmates. We are seeking an Assistant Director of Food Services who will be responsible for coordinating production and sanitation functions across food services operations. This role plans and leads daily production meetings with all departments and provides oversight of tray room, dish room, shipping, and sanitation activities. The Assistant Director of Food Services works closely with Production Managers and Tray Assembly Managers/Supervisors to ensure targeted meal production volumes are achieved while maintaining compliance with established procedures, policies, and food safety standards. Responsibilities * Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and environmental standards across all operations. * Conduct facility audits, HACCP/SQF verifications, mock recalls, and CCP documentation reviews; follow up on corrective actions. * Oversee quality assurance activities, including retherm testing, returned product investigations, and audit reporting. * Monitor production inputs, processes, and finished products to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards. * Compile, analyze, and report operational, quality, and audit data to internal leadership and regulatory bodies. * Support new product development, specifications, and production procedures, including client taste testing as required. * Collaborate closely with Production, Purchasing, and Food Services leadership to support operational success. * Promote continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process and efficiency enhancements. * Lead training programs for new hires and ongoing staff development; ensure documentation is complete and current. * Provide leadership to a large, unionized workforce, including staffing, scheduling, performance management, and discipline. * Enforce occupational health and safety and WHMIS requirements; ensure safe work practices, PPE use, and incident reporting. * Administer collective agreements, company policies, and procedures to ensure compliance. * Liaise with internal departments, suppliers, and government or ministry stakeholders as required. * Assume senior leadership responsibilities, including acting for the Director of Food Services, as required. * Perform additional related duties as assigned. Qualifications * Post-secondary education in Business, Hospitality Management or equivalent professional experience. * Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience in operations management. * Minimum of 3 years of food production facility experience, with a minimum of 1 years in management. * Experience working with ministry or government stakeholders is an asset. * Strong commitment to company values and ethical standards. * Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills with a proactive, results-oriented mindset. * Strong client relationship management skills. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Skilled in financial management, including budgeting, cost control, and interpreting financial reports. * Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities. * High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. * Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a clean driver’s abstract meeting company safety criteria. * Successful completion of vulnerable sector check, criminal record check and other security clearances are required for employment in this role. What we offer * Salary Starting at: $72,000 annually * Comprehensive benefits package, which includes dental, vision, life insurance, and extended health coverage * Health or Personal Spending Account * Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) * RRSP/DPSP Match Program * Professional Development We are dedicated to employment equity and continuously strive to enhance our diversity and inclusion practices, fostering a respectful and collaborative workforce. We seek applicants with diverse skills, experiences, and competencies to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those living and working away from home. If you want to join a forward-thinking and innovative company that values and rewards teamwork, hard work, and quality, please apply! We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. To apply, please submit your resume online to https://civeo.com/people-careers/job-opportunities/ [https://civeo.com/people-careers/job-opportunities/] Please note while this position is posted on Civeo’s careers site, it may also appear on external job boards. These third‑party platforms may use automated tools—including artificial intelligence—for screening or matching applicants, and Civeo does not manage or influence those processes. To ensure your application reaches our hiring team, we encourage you to apply directly through the official Civeo Careers website.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Food Services coordinates production and sanitation functions while overseeing tray room, dish room, and shipping activities. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety standards, managing a unionized workforce, and analyzing operational data to drive efficiency.