Assistant Manager, Retail Food Services

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

8d • CA$39 - CA$56 • Onsite

About The Position

Come work as an Assistant Manager, Food Services with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Assistant Manager to the join the Food Services Team at UBC Hospital. Apply today to join our team! As an Assistant Manager, Food Services with Vancouver Coastal Health you will: Be 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. Participate in program and service delivery planning, implementation and evaluation; to meet annual objectives. Maintain and provide statistical, financial and quality improvement reports as required and assumes responsibility for overall operation of the department in the absence of the Regional Manager.

Requirements

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Administration or completion of an approved post-secondary course as a Food Service Supervisor/Manager and five (5) years’ recent related experience in service management in health facilities including operational experience with quality assurance programs and food service policy and procedures within a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the department throughout the facility in an effective and efficient manner.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize related equipment such as various word processing and spreadsheet applications including all MS Office applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of relevant health care administration courses and graduation from a recognized culinary training course is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Be 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.
• Participate in program and service delivery planning, implementation and evaluation; to meet annual objectives.
• Maintain and provide statistical, financial and quality improvement reports as required and assumes responsibility for overall operation of the department in the absence of the Regional Manager.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager