Food Services Manager

Our client, The Bethania Group, is seeking two Managers of Food Services to join their team!

This is an opportunity to join a solid team in a positive work environment with responsibility for all management and supervisory aspects related to providing a high-quality food service to residents/clients, staff and visitors.

Positions are available at Concordia Ave. and Pembina Hwy. locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure menu planning is done according to Personal Care Standards in conjunction with the Director of Food and Support Services and the Dietician
• Ensures the delivery of food and service is in a manner that meets the requirements of the Department of Health Guidelines, and the standards of The Bethania Group
• Ensure all food and supplies are on site at the appropriate times
• Responsible for supervision of food service areas, procurement of specific resident related products, management of clinical and regular diets
• Responsible for monitoring financial and operating controls, record keeping methods and contributes to budget planning
• Assumes leadership role in promoting and maintaining an effective team approach
• Created an environment that encourages and supports creativity, innovation, critical thinking and a healthy workplace environment
• Conducts regular audits for PCH standards and follows up with staff for corrective actions
• Daily cash out amounts including debit transactions, meal card funds
• Responsible for planning and executing Catering functions
• Responsible for the continued development of the Catering Services and Menus and its promotion and implementation
• Hiring – interviews, selects, hires and trains new staff
• Performance Evaluations of Food Services Staff in accordance with The Bethania Group’s 360º Employee Performance Reviews
• Ensure Safe Work Procedures are in place and being followed
• Ensure staffing is done in accordance with MGEU Collective Agreement and The Bethania Group’s policies
• Coding invoices and submitting to the Director of Food and Support Services in a timely manner
• This position is an out-of-scope position reporting to the Director of Food and Support Services
• Ability to work in a noisy hot, humid environment as well as cold “walk in” fridges and freezers

Skills & Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Two years community college diploma in Culinary Arts Program and/or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1 year supervising and directing in a team environment is required
• WHMIS
• Current Certified Food Handler Certificate
• ASL certified or willingness to enroll and complete the next available training program
• Minimum 1 year experience with purchasing, costing, and monthly statistics relevant to a yearly budget is required
• A demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively use a computer to perform necessary tasks
• Ability to prioritize workload and attend to operations in an efficient and timely manner
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required
• Ability to write in the English language, as well as read and speak the English language
• Discreet and confidential in staff matters and business matters
• Adherence to principles of food safety, sanitation practices are mandatory as well as understanding of safe work practices
• Work experience in a health care kitchen environment is an asset

If you believe you can make a strong contribution to The Bethania Group as the Manager of Food Services, please submit your resume in confidence to ******************************@***********.************ quoting position #25113. If you would like more information, please reach out to Donna Bilodeau, Executive Search Consultant, Legacy Bowes at (204) 979-4497