kitchen supervisor

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Toronto is hiring for a food service supervisor. The role requires overseeing kitchen operations, training staff, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and relevant experience. This is a physically demanding position in a fast-paced, on-site environment with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 2 years of experience is required.
• Knowledge of culinary genres is essential.
• Ability to supervise kitchen and food service helpers.

Responsibilities

• Establish methods to meet work schedules.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare food.
• Train staff in sanitation and safety procedures.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Hot

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food
• Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures
• Estimate ingredient and supplies required for meal preparation
• Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards
• Prepare budget and cost estimates
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage
• Prepare and submit reports
• Prepare food order summaries for chef
• Must have knowledge of the establishment's culinary genres
• Supervise and check assembly of trays
• Supervise and check delivery of food trolleys
• Establish work schedules

Supervision

• Kitchen and food service helpers
• Working groups

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Initiative
• Dependability