Food Services Manager at Optima Living

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leading, Coaching, Mentoring, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Menu Planning, Food Preparation, Sanitation, Communication, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Budget Management, Recruitment, Performance Evaluation, Safety Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Let us welcome you home to The Kensington in Victoria, BC. Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Living communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada. Our Vision: For every person to feel at home. This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours. The Food Services Manager is responsible for the well-being of the residents through the preparation and delivery of home-cooked meals, as well as supervision of the food services team. This position reports to the General Manager. Key Responsibilities Team Leading & Engagement Provides coaching & mentoring Conducts performance evaluations Promotes team building and engagement Manage and meet the financial commitments in the unit budgets Administration & Compliances Recruitment of new team members as needed, including skill-based interviews Preparing staff schedule Completion of bi-weekly payroll for culinary department Maintains provincial compliance standards to ensure successful inspections Ensure OH and S and WHMIS policies and procedures are maintained Ensure the environment is safe and sanitary for staff and residents; makes efforts to reduce safety hazards, accidents, and injuries where possible Interact with residents to resolve inquiries in a friendly, service-oriented manner Food Services Operations & Inventory Management Order and receive food services items Menu planning and production Hands on position assisting cooks with food preparation and cooking as required Cook quality, home-style meals while considering dietary restrictions when required Store food in designated areas following all food safety and sanitation procedures Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures Monitor inventory and deliveries of products and supplies Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements Qualifications and Experience Minimum of one (2) year experience with restaurant or home-cooking Strong background in food services in a residential care setting or hotel Leadership experience in food services is required Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle fast paced environment Comprehensive food services knowledge, including focus on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation Superior oral and written communication skills Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve Ability to stand for extended periods of time Conditions of Employment Food Safe Certification Clear Police Information Check Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

Responsibilities

The Food Services Manager is responsible for the well-being of the residents through the preparation and delivery of home-cooked meals, as well as supervision of the food services team. This position includes team leading, administration, compliance, and food services operations.