Food Services Supervisor

The Pod Group; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Services Supervisor to lead kitchen operations and meal planning for a youth-focused organization. This role emphasizes creating nutritious meals while adhering to safety regulations and fostering a supportive environment for staff and residents. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, with a passion for working with youth and ensuring their dietary needs are met. Join a mission-driven team committed to enhancing the well-being of children and families in the community, making a positive impact every day.

Qualifications

• Valid food service-related certifications are required.
• Experience working with youth in a treatment setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Develop and implement meal plans accommodating dietary needs.
• Lead and train staff in food preparation and safety regulations.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Meal Planning

Leadership Skills

Nutritional Knowledge

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

A youth-based, non-profit charitable organization that is a leading provider of child and youth mental health services in Ontario, dedicated to enhancing the well-being of infants, children, youth, and their families. A great organization committed to delivering evidence-based, culturally competent, and family-centered care.

The vision of the organization is to provide responsive, compassionate services for children, youth and families to build better and more hopeful futures. They are the Lead Agency for infant, child and youth mental health and addictions services.

EDI-B VALUES

The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their roles in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.

MISSION

The Food Services Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing inventory and ordering, and ensuring the kitchen operates safely and efficiently. Additionally, this role involves working collaboratively with leadership, program staff and residents to develop meal plans, including weekend menus, while maintaining a safe and organized kitchen environment.

The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place a strong, determined, and strategic leader to fulfill the role of the Food Services Supervisor.

PRIORTIES

Accountability

• Lead and train staff and residents involved in meal preparation, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations while maintaining efficiency in the kitchen.
• Responsible for scheduling, delegating tasks, and monitoring food service quality to ensure that meals meet program standards.
• Strong leadership, organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff and residents to create a structured and supportive food service environment.
• Ability to work with Public Health, Ministry funders, and other regulatory entities to oversee compliance, licensing, and adherence to all food service-related regulations.

Meal Preparation & Planning

• Prepare nutritious meals daily for residents, staff, and youth in the program, that accommodate dietary needs and preferences.
• Develop and implement meal plans, including weekend menus and special events while ensuring a balanced menu with variety.
• Prepare and deliver high quality meals on schedule.
• Lead and train staff in the development and implementation on best practice for youth focused and balanced meal plans, weekend food support that ensures they align with residents’ dietary needs, preferences, cultural or religious considerations.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations while maintaining efficiency in the kitchen.

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Oversight, budget creation, compliance and delivery responsibility for all perishable and non-perishable supplies.
• Maintaining appropriate inventories in compliance of provincial licensing standards.
• Track inventory levels, minimizing waste, and keeping detailed records of food orders and inventory.

Assisting with Kitchen Operations

• Supervise staff and residents assisting in the kitchen, always ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Teach residents basic nutritional guidelines, food handling skills, safety and hygiene practices associated with meal/snack preparation.

Compliance & Food Safety

• Maintain strict adherence to all food safety regulations, including temperature control, proper storage, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
• Ensure kitchen and food preparation areas are kept clean, organized, and compliant with all local, state, and federal health codes.
• As part of the leadership team, the Supervisor will work closely with program leadership and staff to oversee all aspects of the food services associated with the Live-In Treatment program.
• Engage with residents and staff in a positive and supportive manner.
• Foster a team-oriented environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

TALENTS & EXPERTISE

• Must possess valid food service-related certifications, such as a Food Handler’s Certificate or ServSafe certification, or equivalent credentials.
• Experience working with youth in a treatment or residential setting preferred.
• Ability to adapt meals and cooking methods to meet the needs of youth, including dietary restrictions, allergies, and other health considerations.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition, food safety, and meal planning.
• Ability to prepare and cook meals for large groups while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to ensure the food service department is closely coordinated with all aspects of the clinical programs and services within the centre.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects.
• Comfortable working in a kitchen environment, handling various cooking equipment and tools.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable legislation.

THE POD GROUP

The Pod Group (PG) is a creative consulting group that provides customized and innovative solutions to support our client’s growth and ultimate success while promoting the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in creating culture and engagement.

We balance strategy and people to help community organizations make better use of their resources by focusing on building the competencies to promote people-centric organizations.

The Pod Group has great success in serving a number of community sectors, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care.

We promote a unique approach while incorporating marketing and human resources as an integral component of strategy, mission, and vision. This focus aligns strategy with the development of a culture that embraces all stakeholders and a community spirit while ensuring an effective plan that meets the requirements of the organization.