Come work as a Manager, Regional Culinary Services, Food Services with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Reporting to the Regional Manager of Support Services, Food Operations, the Manager, Culinary Services is responsible for the culinary leadership of Patient and Retail food services within Vancouver Coastal Health. The Manager oversees the regional menus and the development of new standard recipes, works with vendors to trial new products, and manages food purchasing and inventory within operational budgets. The Manager is also responsible for implementing and monitoring strategic food initiatives and key performance indicators, and general strategic input into food production and procurement across the health authority.
The Manager is responsible for the overall planning, management and organization of all functions within the production kitchen, including administrative tasks, working closely with the Director and other stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization.
As a Red Seal Chef, this position aligns duties that parallel those of an Executive Chef within the Food Services Industry, and will be a leader for food initiatives, standard menu and recipe development and food production across the health authority.
The Manager will act as a key champion for Food As Medicine as a strategic priority. Embed planetary health principles of environmental sustainability and emission reduction in culinary menus, food production, and food service operations.
As a Manager, Regional Culinary Services, Food Services with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
Education & Experience
Knowledge & Abilities
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
• 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
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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