Food Services Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Kerrisdale Community Centre Society Full time

The Kerrisdale Community Centre Society provides a seniors lunch program Monday - Saturday at the community centre attended by an average of 125 people each day. (Dining room and take out service). A small coffee bar is open from 10:00am - 3:00pm Monday - Saturday. The Food Services Coordinator manages the daily operations of the Senior’s Centre kitchen and provides service to the Seniors Lunch program which serves an average of 125 people each day. Key responsibilities of this role includes food preparation, menu planning and leading a team of staff and volunteers.

**WORK SCHEDULE**

40 hours per week Monday to Friday (day shifts)

Considerable independent action and judgement are exercised in day-to-day activities related to kitchen operations. Policy matters and unusual situations are discussed with a supervisor. Flexibility, serenity, and a positive attitude to providing service to the senior clientele are essential.

**RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**:
Plans a monthly menu, including special luncheons, ensuring optimal nutrition and enjoyable food, taking into consideration texture, aroma, flavour and colour
Plans meals to ensure that expenses remain within allotted budget

Is responsible for preparation of meals and coffee bar provisions
Packages take-home meals as required
Plans and prepares food for special events: e.g., Board meetings

Dishwasher, Assistant, and Supervision (servers, food preparation, bus people; approx. 20)
Plans, assigns, supervises and participates in the work of kitchen staff and volunteers engaged in preparing, serving and selling food;
Trains and schedules staff and volunteers; participates in recruitment.

Ensures compliance with health regulations, safety practices and established standards for food handling

Provides an enjoyable work environment for kitchen staff and volunteers
Articulates volunteer needs, maintains and communicates volunteer schedule with Seniors Programmer
Communicates with Seniors Programmer re: special approach needed or any problems experienced with volunteers

Supervises the serving of lunch

Coordinates shopping and delivery of food and beverages

Purchases speciality items and fresh items as required
Orders, receives and inventories food stores

Ensures the proper handling and storage of food and the rotation of perishable items

Ensures the maintenance and repair of kitchen equipment and makes recommendations on the purchase of new equipment

Procures cleaning supplies as needed

Provides receipts of food items purchased to the Seniors Programmer & Accountant

Monitors invoices for accuracy
Keeps records of successful menus

Keeps records of meals for special events
Keeps records of kitchen equipment for inventory

Organizes food stock

Maintains a small cash float

Monitors expenditures within assigned budget;
Completes weekly and monthly tasks required for kitchen clean-up

Keeps kitchen and storage areas clean and tidy

Operates standard kitchen equipment including dishwasher, meat slicer, food processor, cold and hot service table, and others

Freezes at least one entrée to be kept on hand if unable to come to work
Secures premises at the end of the shift

Ensures kitchen laundry is maintained

Completes other related duties as required

**REPORTING RELATIONSHIP**:
The Personnel Committee of the Society is responsible for the Food Service Coordinator; day-to-day supervision of the position is provided by the Seniors Centre Recreation Programmer.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, procedures and equipment used in food services and catering operations for a community services facility

Thorough knowledge of health regulations pertaining to the preparation, storage and serving of food Considerable knowledge of food preparation techniques and nutritive value

Ability to supervise and train staff and oversee the work of volunteers effectively

Have a calm manner with a positive attitude to providing service to the senior clientele

Diploma in a food services related community college course, or equivalent

A minimum of three years’ experience in food preparation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Food Safe Certificate Level 1 required; Level 2 preferred.

Employee receives 6 days paid sick leave and 3 weeks paid vacation each calendar year.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $57,000.00-$61,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Food preparation: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safe Level 1 certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-17
Expected start date: 2024-04-08


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