Coordinator, Food Services

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Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Learn more.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a
**Full Time - Coordinator, Food Services** to join our team at
**Heritage Village** located in
**Chilliwack**
**, B.C. **We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service.

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Effective October 26, 2021 all staff for all positions across health care in British Columbia are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and there are no exceptions.

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Detailed Overview:
**Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families**:
Reporting to the Regional Manager, Food Services or designate, the Coordinator, Food Services is 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. This person participates in program and service delivery planning, implementation and evaluation; to meet annual objectives. The Coordinator maintains and provides statistical, financial and quality improvement reports as required and assumes responsibility for overall operation of the department in the absence of the Regional Manager.

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversees all food services staff within the department by providing leadership and direction, coordinating work assignments, approving vacations, ensuring continual staff development by determining related training and orientation requirements and maintaining all related documentation.
- Establishes and oversees standardized production schedules, recipes, inventory levels and reheat methods. Evaluates foods being prepared, served and distributed to ensure established standards of quality, quantity and safety are maintained.
- Monitors and evaluates the achievement of service objectives for the service area. Promotes positive interdepartmental relationships through effective communication consulting and negotiating with user departments.
- Assists the Regional Manager or designate with the development, implementation and review of service area standards, policies and procedures to ensure they comply with legal and professional standards. Contributes to the overall strategic plan for departmental operations. Analyzes current situations and future requirements and sets priorities for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating strategies. Works within the context of the organization's long-range strategic plans and its complex multi-site environment.
- Develops, revises and prepares direct charge and contract order sheets for the acquisition of supplies; implements the health authority's food service standards regarding products, receiving, storage and rotation of food. Meets with vendor representatives to discuss quality and delivery issues and/or concerns and to review new products. Participates in establishment of product and service specifications, for tendering of new contracts within the portfolio.
- Interprets and communicates regulations and standards to staff to ensure adherence to practices and procedures compliant with Work Safe BC regulations and standards. Participates in return to work initiatives, fire prevention and