KITCHEN SUPERVISOR
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Choices for Youth Inc. (CFY) is a professional service, youth-focused, non-profit, charitable organization that creates spaces and conversations, and operates programs and social enterprises to help vulnerable youth secure stable housing, employment, and education while improving health and family stability. With a focus on prevention, intervention, and support, we help youth and young families break cycles of poverty and homelessness and transition to healthy, stable, and independent lives.
Crust is a Choices for Youth social enterprise, and we are currently seeking one (1) full-time Kitchen Supervisor for our Bakery + Pizzeria at 340 Lemarchant Rd. At Crust we celebrate diversity and offer a safe, inclusive workspace while offering hands on work experience in our Bakery and Pizza shop. This position will be until March 31, 2027, with a possibility of extension.
Becoming a supervisor at a Choices for Youth Social Enterprise means learning something new every day. We offer a dynamic workspace that provides the opportunity to learn rewarding skills supporting the work experience of at-risk youth. The successful applicant should be comfortable working as a team lead and have exceptional communication and mentorship skills.
Reporting to the culinary operations lead and business development coordinator, the kitchen supervisor will be responsible for hands-on training with young people to develop effective retail and kitchen skills while providing mentorship in a supportive work environment.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises and facilitates on-the-job training of youth employees engaged in the production of food, food retail, and catering service, ensuring a consistent level of service for all shifts.
Provides mentorship and guidance to youth trainees in all aspects of restaurant operations.
Working with our designated support staff to develop best work practices and ensure goals are being met.
Assists the culinary operations lead in managing and coordinating consistency in our food production, retail, and catering activities.
Ensures all applicable provincial, and federal food handling policies are complied with pertaining to food safety and food handling.
Assists in inventorying goods on hand and initiating purchase orders for all food goods for the social enterprise’ products. Ensures all supplies necessary for food production and any events are present.
Other duties performed as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
3-5 years in an artisanal and/or commercial bakery, and/or pizzeria setting.
Experience in a kitchen management role an asset
Recognized cooking certificate an asset.
Food safety certification.
Strong leadership skills; comfortable making decisions and instructing; positive and upbeat personality.
Excellent time management skills
Comfortable working with the public
Inventory management principles
Support experience in an employment-based setting, considered an asset.
Demonstrated skill in working with diverse cultural, ethnic, and academic backgrounds.
WORK HOURS
The position will work 40 hours per week. Flexibility in work hours will be required to accommodate youth and program needs and to accommodate higher work volumes and organizational requirements. Weekend and evening availability required.
COMPENSATION
The rate of pay for this position is $23.46 per hour. Choices for Youth offers a competitive compensation package, including a health and dental program and paid time off to qualifying employees.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your cover letter and resume explaining how you meet the criteria and using the reference ID in the subject line.
Email:
Recruitment Lead, | Sarah Crowe, Business Development Coordinator, EESE |
Reference ID: KS-0326
Deadline to Apply: April 2nd, 2026
Choices for Youth (CFY) strives towards a culture of inclusion and empowerment, one where there’s a sense of belonging and safety while prioritizing diversity across the organization, including in its Board of Directors composition, employment practices, staff, policies, programming, and services. CFY values lived and living experience and invites everyone interested to apply for available opportunities. CFY actively seeks applications from Indigenous Peoples; members of Black, racialized, and other equity-seeking and/or religious, cultural, and other communities; members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; people with disabilities; and people from a variety of social and economic backgrounds. Should you require support or accommodation(s) to better enable your ability to participate in the employment or recruitment process, please let us know at any point. This information will be kept confidential.
To view all current job postings, please visit http://www.choicesforyouth.ca/join-cfy.
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