Kyla Gibson
Duncan,Canada
Summary
With over 16 years of experience in the Food Services Department at the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA), I bring a strong foundation in healthcare food service operations and culinary arts. A graduate of the Culinary Arts Program at Vancouver Island University, I have held multiple progressive roles including Team Lead, Head Cook (Cook 2), Cook 1, and Food Service Worker 1 & 2.
Currently, I am working toward my designation as a Food Service Supervisor through the CSNM-accredited Nutrition and Food Service Management Program at Langara College, with an expected graduation in June 2026.
My core responsibilities include ordering, recieving/inventory management, preparing, cooking, and serving over 900 meals daily. Ensuring each meal meets strict dietary requirements for allergies, anaphylaxis, dysphagia, and texture modified diets. I have a strong understanding of HACCP principles, food safety plans, and I actively mentor new staff on compliance with health and safety regulations.
I am a dedicated leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, assisting with menu development, and utilizing specialized software to support menu management and care planning. My goal is to continue advancing in healthcare food service leadership and contribute to delivering high-quality nutrition care within the Vancouver Island health authority.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead/Head Cook/ Food Service Worker
Vancouver Island Health Authority Food Services Department
02.2009 - Current
- Capable of typing 40 wpm with a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent command of Microsoft Office 365, ECPS, Complete purchasing, Share point, Myschedule, Learning Hub, and many more.
- Excellent telephone etiquette and ability to work in a busy fast paced team environment.
- Skilled at organizing HR, staff scheduling, menu planning, inventory management and procurement, ordering and receiving, training new employees, budgeting, and handling petty cash.
- Excellent leadership and decision-making, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn and help others.
- Capable of overseeing food production, assisting staffing with food service and or food safe related policies, and procedure's.
Education
Nutrition And Food Service Management
Langara College
Vancouver, BC06.2026
Culinary Arts Certificate Program - undefined
Vancouver Island University formally (Malaspina College)
Mill Bay, BC06.2003
Skills
- Detail-oriented approach
- Effective conflict resolution
- Coaching individuals
- Workforce development
- Task delegation
- Process optimization
- Work assignment delegation
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team supervision
- Team motivation
- Staff training
- Mentoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Shift scheduling
Certification
- 2025 (current) Nutrition & Food Service Management Langara Collage, BC
- 2025 Food safe level 2 Open School Learning, BC
- 2024 Serving it Right Responsible Service, BC
- 2023 Food Safe Level 1 VIHA, Duncan, BC
- 2023 Respectful Workplace VIHA, Duncan, BC
- 2015 MS Office Training Cowichan Technology, Duncan, BC
- 2009 WHMIS VIHA, Duncan, BC
- 2003 Culinary Arts Program Malaspina Collage, VIU, BC
- 2002 Super Host Cowichan Secondary School, Duncan, BC
- 2002 Grade 12 Cowichan Secondary School, Duncan, BC
Timeline
Team Lead/Head Cook/ Food Service Worker
Vancouver Island Health Authority Food Services Department
02.2009 - Current
Culinary Arts Certificate Program - undefined
Vancouver Island University formally (Malaspina College)
Nutrition And Food Service Management
Langara College
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