Assistant Culinary Production Manager

Impact Kitchen; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the healthy food sector is seeking a passionate Assistant Commissary Production Manager. This role is essential for supporting kitchen operations, managing costs, and fostering a positive team culture. You'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional food experiences while ensuring sustainability and quality. If you're driven by health and wellness, and eager to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a diverse team committed to empowering the community through nutritious food choices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary or kitchen management experience required.
• Strong understanding of food and labor cost management.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commissary Manager in kitchen operations.
• Train and develop a high-performing commissary team.
• Ensure quality control and minimize waste.

Skills

Culinary Management

Food Cost Control

Food Production Knowledge

Health and Safety Compliance

Leadership Skills

Training and Development

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Job description

MAKE YOUR IMPACT Impact Kitchen is on a mission to empower our community to eat healthy, nutritionally-dense foods with a focus on quality and sustainability.

We know that what you eat matters, and we seek to make an impact by choosing local, ethically-sourced ingredients that will nourish you and help you thrive every day.

Founded in 2015, Impact Kitchen is the brainchild of former personal trainer and nutrition expert, Josh Broun, and Frank Toskan (co-founder of M·A·C Cosmetics). In addition to our 7 restaurants located within Toronto’s core, Impact Kitchen fuels many of the city's major sports teams and top athletes through our catering and culinary programs and partnerships. Impact Kitchen is always looking for enthusiastic, passionate, service-oriented team members to join our diverse team.

If health and wellness are your passions, if providing wholesome food and empowering others to make healthy choices drives you, and if you are looking for opportunities to grow alongside a dynamic team, then working with Impact might be a great fit for you!

ASSISTANT COMMISSARY PRODUCTION MANAGER

The role of the Assistant Commissary Manager (ACPM) is to support the Commissary Manager in all aspects of the commissary kitchen with the goal of delivering great food, minimizing waste, and running a profitable business. The ACPM’s key objectives are developing and executing all SOPs as written, training all team members for their assignments, and ensuring all products meet Impact Kitchen standards.

You will foster a team-first mentality and deliver above and beyond service both within the commissary and to Impact Kitchen Stores.

As Impact’s Assistant Commissary Kitchen Manager, you must be an advocate of our mission, participate in and support our ethos, and live and breathe our values.

You and your team will strive to deliver the best-in-class guest experience with a motivated and engaged staff aligned to an exciting workplace culture. This role is accountable for cost of goods (COGs), people, equipment, cleanliness, and excellent food execution.

The ACPM reports to: Commissary Production Manager (CPM)

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion Impact Kitchen values and leadership practices
• Build, train, and develop an incredible commissary team
• Maintain accurate food & beverage survey scores by production and delivery of consistent food goods
• Ensure accurate delivery fulfillment to restaurants
• Minimize waste, manage costs, and support the control of COGs
• Manage refunds as required
• Minimize variance with accurate use of SOP and inventory counts
• Support with P&L review and planning
• Support with Hiring and Training
• Support with Performance Management
• Maintain Commissary cleanliness, maintenance, and continual improvement
• Lead and conduct periodic inventory counts
• Place orders with suppliers for Commissary products and ingredients
• Support with team scheduling
• Ensure quality control and assurance
• Provide exemplary support to restaurant partners across the company
• Support with production planning and support
• Participate in Health & Safety initiatives, risk mitigation, and compliance surveys
• Perform other tasks as assigned

SKILLS

• Minimum 3 years progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
• Proven understanding and success managing food and labour costs
• Comprehensive knowledge of food production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements
• Exceptional communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Experience in training and developing new employees
• Proven ability to ensure and train on consistency, quality, and plate presentation
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Willing to work long hours as needed
• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned
• Multiple outlet or commissary experience considered an asset
• Ability to lift over 20 lbs

Applicants without legal permission to work in Canada will not be considered.

INCLUSIVITY AT IMPACT

Impact Kitchen feeds a diverse community and is made stronger by a diverse team.

We encourage applications from all community members equally. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, hiring decisions are based on experience and potential, not protected classifications.

We support alternative interview methods and accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please indicate if you require a reasonable accommodation in your application.