Part-Time Food Services Supervisor

Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC) is a multi-service community organization in Toronto providing shelter, housing, food security, and community programs. The Food Program Supervisor will lead Lansdowne Shelter kitchen operations, overseeing daily workflow, staff supervision, and inventory management to ensure nutritious meals for 450+ residents daily.

The role emphasizes adherence to health and safety standards, menu planning, and collaboration with the Food Services team to support

Qualifications

• Leadership experience overseeing multiple staff in a food service setting.
• Experience supervising cooks and kitchen staff, including scheduling and performance management.
• Strong focus on health, safety, and food handling standards.
• Experience in menu development for high-volume operations preferred.
• Culinary education and/or Red Seal designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and timely delivery of meals for shelter residents, ensuring quality, portion control, dietary compliance, and presentation standards.
• Develop and contribute to menu planning with the Food Services team.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchen, pantry, and food service areas; monitor equipment and facility issues.
• Support evaluation and continuous improvement of meal programs, incorporating resident feedback.
• Supervise staff, including coaching and discipline in collaboration with the Manager; maintain staff records.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

High-volume cooking

Menu planning

Quality control

Education

Culinary education

Red Seal designation

Job description

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Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC) is a multi-service community organization supporting individuals and families through shelter, housing, food security, and community-based programs across Toronto.

Our work is rooted in dignity, respect, and a commitment to meeting people where they are. We strive to create a workplace where staff feel supported, valued, and able to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Food Services, the Food Program Supervisor provides leadership over Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre’s (CONC) shelter kitchen operations at Lansdowne Shelter at 973 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto. The Part time Supervisor ensures high-quality, nutritious meals are prepared for shelter residents (450+ meals per day), while overseeing daily workflow, staff supervision, inventory management, and compliance with health and safety regulations. This role is integral to maintaining operational excellence, fostering a supportive and professional team environment, and contributing to agency-wide food service initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership and Planning

• Lead the planning, execution, and timely delivery of meals for shelter residents, ensuring quality, portion control, dietary compliance, and food presentation standards.
• Develop and contribute to menu planning in collaboration with the Food Services team.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchen, pantry, and food service areas.
• Monitor equipment, pest control, and facility issues, reporting and assisting in resolution as needed.
• Support evaluation and continuous improvement of meal programs, including incorporating resident feedback.

Staff Supervision and Development

• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff, including scheduling, coaching, performance management, and discipline in collaboration with the Manager.
• Train, mentor, and provide feedback to staff and trainees, ensuring skill development and adherence to operational standards.
• Maintain documentation of timesheets, staff requests, and other operational records.
• Ensure team members follow health, safety, and food handling standards at all times.

Inventory and Resource Management

• Manage inventory of food, supplies, and equipment, ensuring proper labeling, storage, rotation, and security.
• Support ordering and receiving of supplies, maintaining cost-effective and time-efficient processes.
• Ensure all financial, operational, and inventory documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

Collaboration and Agency Contribution

• Foster professional, inclusive, and respectful relationships with co-workers, residents, and other stakeholders.
• Support cross-departmental collaboration and contribute enthusiastically to agency initiatives.
• Assist with agency-wide projects or initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years in a leadership role supervising multiple staff members in a food service environment.
• Minimum 3-5 years professional cooking and baking experience, including high-volume catering.
• Experience in menu development for high-volume operations preferred.
• Culinary education and/or Red Seal designation considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage kitchen workflow efficiently while supporting team development.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness, through high-quality food provision.
• Experience supervising in a unionized environment is an asset.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for this role. It may be reviewed and updated as needed to reflect organizational priorities.

Additional Information

This posting is intended to fill a current vacancy.

CONC may use technology to support elements of the recruitment process.

Equity and Accommodation

CONC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including those from equity-deserving groups.

Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process.