Join the Heart of Excellence – Food Services Team Leader Assistant Opportunity
About Us:
Intercare is an accredited, Alberta-based company providing health and life enrichment services in continuing care centers since 1992. Our mission is to maintain dignity, offer choice, and support growth to those we serve.
Proudly known as The Heart of Excellence, we are committed to delivering high-quality continuing care with compassion and respect. At Intercare, we deeply value our employees whose dedication drives our success. We are equally committed to providing a safe, healthy, and rewarding work environment.
Join our team and make a meaningful difference!
Who Should Apply?
If you’re passionate about providing compassionate care, enjoy working closely with seniors, and take pride in creating a safe and supportive environment, this could be a great fit for you. We’d love to hear from you!
Position Details:
Position Title: Food Services Team Leader Assistant
Position Type: Full Time - Permanent
Locations:
Chinook Care Centre | Calgary, AB T2V4Y8, CAN
Southwood Care Centre | Calgary, AB T2H1M9, CAN
Hours of Work: 09:00-17:00 (3 days at Chinook Care Center & 2 days at Southwood Care Center)
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Food Services Team Leader (FSTL), the Food Services Team Leader Assistant is responsible for assisting and supporting the FSTL with the day-to-day operations, supervision and management of the Food Services Department. The incumbent will work in partnership with the FSTL on: 1) implementing therapeutic interventions to address nutritional needs of facility residents; 2) implementation of quality dietetic services for facility residents; 3) ensuring the provision of food services that are of the highest possible quality and demonstrate value to Intercare and all our customers. With the FSTL, the incumbent will provide leadership and hands-on assistance to ensure all aspects of food services are planned, organized, delivered, and evaluated in accordance with Intercare's mission, vision, values and strategic plan. The incumbent works in close partnership with the facility’s Dietitian and other managers and staff to assist in maximizing the performance of individuals, teams and the organization as a whole in providing the best possible customer service to our residents, families, guests and staff.
Qualifications:
- Brings a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach while having an ability to lead a team in providing a unique and meaningful dining experience for residents each and every meal.
- Successful completion of a recognized Food and Nutrition Management program and/or a Hospitality Management program or equivalent.
- Completion of a recognized Food Safe course.
- A minimum of two - five years management experience, preferable within a long term care environment, and inclusive of Food Services Management.
- Previous experience in institutional/commercial cooking an asset
Competencies:
- Leadership: Leadership is flexible and sensitive to the changing needs of the residents, a diverse workforce and the health care environment.
- Communication: Communicates effectively in verbal and written English.
- Lifelong Learning: Commitment to continuous learning and promoting the value of learning for self and others.
- Stakeholder Focus: Responsive to the needs of the residents, families and staff. Actively promotes positive relations
- Conceptual Skills: Identifies and analyses situations and problems such that viable solutions are found.
- Results: Establishes courses of action for self and others that are results oriented.
- Resources: Manages human, financial and information resources, in partnership with the Site Administrator so that facility objectives are achieved.
- Compliance: Promotes compliance with accreditation standards and ethical and legal requirements.
How to Apply:
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. To ensure your application is considered, please clearly indicate your preferred Care Centre location (Brentwood, Chinook, Kingsland, or Southwood) and position type (Permanent, Temporary, Full-Time, Part-Time, or Casual) in your application.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- For more information, visit https://www.intercarealberta.com
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Application question(s):
- Do you have Diploma from a Food and Nutrition Management program and/or a Hospitality Management program?
- Do you have two - five years of management experience in Food Services?
Work Location: In person
