Kitchen Program Supervisor - North York, Canada - Ve'ahavta

Ve'ahavta

Verified Company

North York, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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This is a truly unique position managing a commercial kitchen and providing training and mentorship for individuals looking to make positive change in their lives and transition into careers in the food service industry.
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"It is an honor and a privilege to support Ve'ahavta clients to achieve their goals. I also love being part of the Ve'ahavta team, a group of thoughtful, committed, and dedicated employees who work tirelessly to change the world. I am grateful for all the opportunities that are given to me to help me grow and transform professionally.

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M.J., Ve'ahavta Employee**
JOB OVERVIEW:As the Kitchen Program Supervisor, you will guide individuals facing employment barriers to develop their culinary and leadership skills, preparing them for careers in the food service industry. Through this program, called "Recipe for Success", 200+ wholesome meals are prepared daily and later distributed through Ve'ahavta's mobile outreach van program to people facing homelessness in the city Toronto and Scarborough.

Reporting to the Manager of Program Operations, you will be part of a dedicated team of professionals, including a Social Worker, Career Counsellor, and Administrative Coordinators to collaboratively deliver and refine this highly effective program.

Through workshops, mentorship, and hands-on training you will guide both participants and volunteers in our state of the art commercial kitchen.

With your strong leadership skills, passion for cooking and helping others, you will help program interns develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills to set them on the path to sustainable employment following completion of the program.

As the key program delivery team member, you will oversee the logistics, safety protocols, and systems to ensure a smooth and efficient program rollout for each session.

Your keen eye for details and ability to work in a fast-paced environment will be instrumental in the oversight of the kitchen.

Your strong understanding of cooking and food prep principles, as well as your culinary creativity, will be key in menu design while making use of ingredients donated to the program on a weekly basis.

The success of this program to date has led to an exciting growth and development plan in the form of a catering social enterprise.

As a champion and leader of this program, you will play a critical role in the design and implementation of this development plan.

- *a full job description is available upon request*_

We are seeking a values-driven individual who meets the following eligibility criteria:

3-5 years of leadership experience in a commercial kitchen environment including menu development, training, and business development
Relevant experience and knowledge of working with marginalized communities, especially those facing socioeconomic barriers and mental health challenges
Experience in a facilitation and mentorship role
Strong multitasking and organizational skills
A natural leader with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability
Creative, organized and passionate
Please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening._

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