Kitchen Coordinator - Community Centre

Full-Time Kitchen Coordinator, Community Centre
Position Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm [40 hours per week].

Based on interview availability, applications may be reviewed asap upon submission and qualified candidates, contact immediately or shortly following. This posting will remain open for 2 weeks (Deadline: August 6, 2026) OR until capacity, so please apply at your earliest convenience for consideration - Thank you!
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Overview
The Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for the preparation and service of large volumes of high-quality food for our Community Centre guests. The Kitchen Coordinator will also work with the Program Director in ensuring a meaningful and mentoring relationship is provided to trainees enrolled in the Employment Services program. They will work collaboratively with Community Centre staff in a fast paced, high-pressure environment optimizing time, space and staff allocation to reach all daily targets and deadlines.

Specific Responsibilities
• Provide training, direct supervision, guidance and support for employees and volunteers
• Ensure proper cleaning, sanitation, and health and safety requirements are always followed
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen always
• Develop and maintain interdepartmental relationships within Ray of Hope and coordinate with other departments as needed
• Supervise all aspects of food service for the guests accessing the Community Centre
• Ensure food preparation and service meets Ray of Hope's requirements daily; which includes serving a balanced menu while being creative and flexible in the use of donated food items
• Receive food bank deliveries; ensure proper rotation and labelling and ensure food is stored in accordance with required standards
• Ensure refrigerator, freezers and storerooms are organized and maintained
• Maintain appropriate levels of fresh/frozen/dry product and paper inventory
• Implement and maintain cost control measures and minimize waste
• Plan food requirements for training and special events as requested by Ray of Hope if capacity exists to do so
• Work collaboratively to train new staff and volunteers as required
• Manage petty cash/wholesale accounts/credit card, including disbursements as well as coding of receipts and invoices
• Collaborate to develop and implement new food service routines, procedures, and policies as required
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and training
• Complete reports and other documentation as required ensuring compliance with local Health Unit standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education
• High School Education with progressive experience OR
• Post-Secondary education in a related field

Experience
• Previous supervisory experience in food services required
• Minimum 3 years culinary experience
• Previous experience working with vulnerable people an asset

Preferred Certifications (ongoing training will be provided)
• Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Standard First Aid and level C CPR/AED
• Crisis Intervention

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities required to be successful in this position
• Demonstrated knowledge of food quality, production, cost controls, presentation and all health and safety practices as relevant to operating a commercial kitchen
• Ability to always communicate in a professional manner
• Encompasses a leadership style that is compassionate and assertive
• Ability to be efficient while working independently or when leading/working in a team
• Must be organized and able to prioritize competing tasks; create lists and schedules
• Ability to delegate appropriate tasks
• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension in the English Language (CLB-8)
• Manual dexterity required for use of kitchen tools and appliances

Requirements
• Vulnerable Sector Check/Police Check
• Valid, unrestricted Class “G” Ontario Driver's licence
• Ministry of Transportation Drivers Abstract through Service Ontario
• Employment Medical Form including immunization record and fitness assessment

Physical Demands
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Mental effort required; working under pressure, fast paced environment, minimally supporting trainees in the Employment Services program, schedule management, driving
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, possibly, with or without use of a cart
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water
• Emergencies must be responded to which could require occasional evening and weekend availability