Food Services Supervisor

Job Description
Come work as a Food Service Supervisor with Island Health.

Island Health is seeking Food Service Supervisors to join the team within facilities across Vancouver Island, BC. Multiple openings are available, including full-time, part-time, casual and temporary positions.

In this role, you will be part of the dynamic Food Service Supervisor/Diet Tech team. You will be responsible for overseeing and participating in the delivery of food services to patients, residents, customers and clients. This position supervises designated staff by coordinating work assignments and coaching employees, as well as recruiting/training and maintaining department standards and procedures. You also receive and process diet orders in a progressive centralized diet office setting utilizing a variety of computerized applications.

Shifts of work will vary as multiple openings are currently available. Apply today so that we can connect with you about schedules, locations and more details.

About Island Health
Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 health care professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff, as well as 1,000 volunteers, and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including: public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals, and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.

Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety, creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.

Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BCs Top Employer As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at

Island Health is committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

Employee Benefits
What We Offer

• Some positions will be eligible for an exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability, and extensive extended health plan
• Most vacation entitlements start at four weeks with additional time accrued based on years of service
• Thirteen statutory holidays are observed annually
• For employees who have accrued sufficient sick leave credits, short-term sick leave benefits are provided if unable to work due to illness or injury
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Educational scholarships
• A premium employee discount program offering a range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel and more

Social Media
Connect With Us
Explore our social media channels to learn about working with Island Health, upcoming employment events and opportunities.

• Instagram: @vihealthcareers
• Facebook: Island Health Careers
• LinkedIn: Island Health, Vancouver Island Health Authority

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from a recognized two-year program in Food Service Supervision plus one (1) year's recent related experience. Certificate in Food Safe Level 2

Skills And Abilities

• Must be computer savvy to work with a number of systems/applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to deal with others effectively/conflict management.
• Ability to supervise.
• Excellent time management skills in a fast-paced work environment.

Additional Requirements For Applicants
This posting is intended for external candidates. Current and future full-time, part-time, temporary, and casual opportunities may be available.

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