Food Services Supervisor

Mission

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 140,000 students and 16,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Competition Info

This is for the 2024-2025 school year.

Support Staff Temporary Roster

CBE Human Resources manages a roster of contingent casual on-call workers who are engaged to temporarily replace staff absences and to work on short-term assignments. Work assignments may be scheduled in advance or the morning of the job. Casual roster staff enjoys the flexibility of working in schools and departments full-time or part-time with a minimum commitment of two days per week. If you are looking to work casually or if you would like to gain experience to move into a continuous position, the Support Staff Temporary Roster may be the opportunity you are looking for.

We are looking for reliable, self-motivated people to join our temporary roster team as on-call Food Services Supervisor to oversee the operation of a food service facility within an academic setting under the direction of the Principal or Supervisor.

We are looking for committed people who have completed high school, have a certificate in Safe Food Handling, and one year of related experience in the food services industry.

By joining the CBE as a temporary Food Service Supervisor, you will enjoy:

• A great work environment with an organization that makes a difference in the lives of students every day;
• $21.91 (Grade C) per hour to start plus 6% vacation pay;
• Opportunities to advance your career.

Position Description

Responsibilities

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge about food services including cooking, cost-effective menu preparation, pricing, purchasing, and basic record keeping.
• Possession of very good interpersonal skills and a strong customer service orientation.
• Adaptable to the needs of the students/patrons and possess the ability to be creative with food and menus.
• Willingness to upgrade knowledge and skills by taking advantage of in-service training opportunities.
• Ability to effectively supervise others is necessary, and to work well with limited supervision in this position of trust.
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills.

Food Preparation and Service:

• Prepares a variety of foods in a cost-effective manner that fosters choices governed by the guidelines established by the CBE.
• Ensures that high standards of health, hygiene, and sanitation are observed in the preparation, handling, and serving of food.
• Ensures that proper clean-up methods are utilized to prevent injury (e.g., spills) and contamination.
• Oversees the ordering, purchasing and/or delivery of food from approved suppliers. Maintains an awareness of pricing trends. Tracks inventory and ensures proper storage of goods.
• Organizes and deploys food services staff under the direction of the Supervisor. Effectively trains them and monitors the quality of their work. Reports unacceptable behavior to the Supervisor.

Student Supervision and Interaction:

• Supervises and interacts with students by focusing on the positives, modeling, and encouraging appropriate behavior and manners.
• Remains alert to all situations that may represent a risk to students.
• Responds immediately by taking appropriate action to reinstate a safe, secure environment.
• Communicates effectively with students and staff to build rapport, ensuring tact and diplomacy when problem-solving.

Administrative Tasks and Record-Keeping:

• Records student attendance, absences, accidents, and behavior issues for data-driven assessments, always ensuring the confidentiality of student information.
• Reviews monthly reports generated by the administration office, and in consultation with the Supervisor, assesses whether the profit is in keeping with the goals of the operation. Makes suggestions to the Supervisor about changes to prices, menus, and improved business practices.
• Attends related meetings and serves as a liaison with the school Principal or designate.
• Maintains accurate records of receipts and expenditures, according to financial guidelines. Ensures the accuracy of invoices of items received, that prices are correct, and that credit notes have been issued when necessary. Forwards the invoices to administration office for processing.
• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned to meet the purpose and accountabilities of the role.

Professional Development and Communication:

• Participates regularly in educational appropriate activities, scheduled programs, and workshops to enhance related knowledge, strategies, and skills.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Certificate in Safe Food Handling
• One year of related experience in the food services industry

NOTE: This position requires lifting and carrying demands that range from a limited to medium. There are a few tasks that are in the heavy lifting category (lifting over 20 kilograms); however, co-worker assistance is available for such tasks as setting up tables, thereby making it a medium-level position (lifting from 10 to 20 kilograms) for each worker. In addition to lifting from ground to above shoulder level, this position requires bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, walking, standing, sitting, and using hands in the preparation of foods, and the cleaning and moving of tables.

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