LEAD HAND

Newrest Catering Ltd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Newrest, a leader in in-flight catering, is seeking a Lead Hand to supervise a dedicated team in food preparation and assembly. Key responsibilities include overseeing staff, ensuring compliance with client specifications, and maintaining hygiene standards. This role requires strong leadership and organization skills, ideal for those with experience in the catering or food service sectors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of approximately 10 employees.
• Ensure preparation of food according to customer specifications.
• Maintain compliance with hygiene practices (HACCP, FIFO).

Skills

Supervision

Team Coordination

Hygiene Compliance

Job description

Join Newrest, a global leader in in-flight catering.We are looking for a Lead Hand to supervise and coordinate a dedicated team in the preparation and assembly of airline catering services.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead a team of approximately 10 employees;
• Train and onboard new staff members;
• Ensure accurate preparation and assembly of food and non-food services according to customer specifications;
• Check service trays for compliance with client requirements;
• Complete traceability documents (e.g., exposure time sheets);
• Maintain full compliance with good hygiene and manufacturing practices (HACCP, FIFO, etc.);
• Perform cleaning and sanitation of work areas as per the cleaning schedule;
• Estimate and communicate daily team needs (equipment and staff) to the immediate supervisor;
• Support other departments as needed by filling in for absent team members;
• Monitor production timelines and ensure all tasks stay on schedule;
• Supervise breaks and ensure staff follow break time policies.