Culinary Team Lead – Fresh Food & Service

Farm Boy; Burlington; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employee discount

On‑the‑job training

Internal promotions

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Farm Boy is seeking a hands-on Department Supervisor for a 1-year contract to help lead a team and deliver exceptional food and service experiences. You’ll coach staff, manage everyday operations, and ensure a top-quality shopping experience with attention to food safety and efficiency.

You will oversee scheduling, inventory, training, and payroll tasks while maintaining a positive team culture and adherence to policies. English fluency required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary program with an emphasis in Culinary Management, plus a minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience in a similar role (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment by effectively managing priorities while maintaining a high level of performance.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, supported by strong mathematical aptitude.
• Comfort learning and using manual and automated systems, with prior experience working with a variety of computer software programs.
• Thrive in a hands-on setting that involves extended periods of standing, heavy lifting, and work that may be performed in cooler, freezer, and outdoor conditions.
• Flexibility to work a dynamic schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Fluency in English; French language skills considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of exceptional food and service experiences in the department, partnering with the Department Manager.
• Coach and develop team members, maintaining trust and high performance.
• Coordinate training, motivation, and recognition to improve performance and engagement.
• Lead regular huddles to share goals, celebrate successes, and reinforce product knowledge.
• Prepare and present fresh offerings for hot and cold bars and grill stations.
• Support daily operations: merchandising, staffing, cleanliness, and customer service.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, scheduling, payroll, and administrative tasks.
• Promote compliance with company policies, health and safety guidelines, and HACCP standards.
• Take on related duties to support store operations as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Post-secondary program in Culinary Management

Job description

Farm Boy is seeking a hands-on Department Supervisor for a 1-year contract to help lead a team and deliver exceptional food and service experiences. You’ll coach staff, manage everyday operations, and ensure a top-quality shopping experience with attention to food safety and efficiency.

You will oversee scheduling, inventory, training, and payroll tasks while maintaining a positive team culture and adherence to policies. English fluency required; French is a plus.