Line Cook Supervisor

Calgary, AB; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Line Cook Supervisor to lead Line Cooks and BOH staff in daily kitchen operations. You will assist the Kitchen Manager with food production, training, scheduling, inventory, and ensuring quality, safety, and service standards.

The role requires strong leadership and communication, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and willingness to obtain necessary certifications and security clearance.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience is considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively and provide direction in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications and security clearance
• Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in daily food preparation, production, and kitchen service
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to Line Cooks and other BOH employees
• Ensure recipes, portioning, presentation, food quality, and speed of service meet established standards
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, storage, labeling, and cleanliness requirements are followed
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees
• Support scheduling, shift coverage, and day-to-day staffing needs
• Monitor inventory levels, product rotation, and food waste
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and proper storage of food and supplies
• Communicate operational, staffing, equipment, and product concerns to the Kitchen Manager
• Promote a positive, respectful, and team-oriented working environment
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and departmental standards are followed

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

The Line Cook Supervisor works within the Food & Beverage department and is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. This position works alongside and provides leadership and direction to Line Cooks and other Back of House employees while helping ensure food quality, consistency, safety, sanitation, and service standards are maintained. The Line Cook Supervisor supports the Kitchen Manager with food production, employee training, scheduling, inventory, and the overall execution of kitchen operations.

Core Competencies

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Job Duties

• Supervise and participate in daily food preparation, production, and kitchen service
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to Line Cooks and other BOH employees
• Ensure recipes, portioning, presentation, food quality, and speed of service meet established standards
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, storage, labeling, and cleanliness requirements are followed
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees
• Support scheduling, shift coverage, and day-to-day staffing needs
• Monitor inventory levels, product rotation, and food waste
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and proper storage of food and supplies
• Communicate operational, staffing, equipment, and product concerns to the Kitchen Manager
• Promote a positive, respectful, and team-oriented working environment
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and departmental standards are followed

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience is considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively and provide direction in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications and security clearance
• Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Work Conditions

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Regularly required to bend, reach, lift, carry, and perform repetitive movements associated with food preparation and cooking
• Must be able to safely lift and carry food products, supplies, and kitchen equipment as required
• Regular exposure to hot surfaces, cooking equipment, steam, kitchen noise, and temperature changes
• Must be able to perform cleaning and sanitation duties
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment