Kitchen Supervisor

**Who is Causeway?**
Causeway is a not-for-profit agency that empowers ALL people by helping those with mental illness and other challenges find meaningful work. We have a desire to see people treated with dignity and respect. We believe that there is no limit to anyone’s potential. By leveraging their talents and abilities, we work to shift society’s perspective regarding people whose value has not yet been recognized.

**Who is Krackers Katering?**
Krackers Katering is a social business that provides both catering services for all levels of the private and public sectors as well as community meals through service contracts. Krackers also generates employment opportunities for people who face barriers to employment by providing them with a supportive work environment and skills training.

**What will I be doing?**
As the Kitchen Supervisor, you will lead, supervise and work with the client-employees of Krackers Katering. You will ensure that the kitchen is operating efficiently and that all orders are completed accurately and delivered on time. At the same time, you will be supporting the kitchen staff by providing role modelling, training and facilitating the development of transferrable work skills. Additionally, you will assist in administrative duties according to business and agency needs.

**What will my duties include?**
- Plan, organize and direct daily kitchen duties
- Ensure catering and service orders are prepared and delivered as per the details of each contract
- Hire, train and support Krackers Katering staff
- Expand and develop the catering and service menus emphasizing modern, healthy and delicious food, including vegetarian and vegan options, with special attention made to nutritional and dietary restrictions such as gluten-free and dairy-free.
- Complete Administrative Duties such as production sheets, scheduling staff, product ordering, cash reconciliation, and adhering to health & safety standards

**What will I bring to the organization?**
- Excellent knowledge and love of food
- Ability to keep up-to-date with current trends in the industry with a focus on healthy options
- Minimum of 2 years cooking experience (specific to catering is preferred)
- Extremely well-organized with an attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Understanding of social enterprises and their role in building inclusive communities
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
- Patience and the ability to communicate directions clearly and concisely
- Criminal Record Check
- Full license and Driver Abstract an asset
- Valid First Aid/CPR, Safe Food Handlers Certificate and Smart Serve

**Why should I work here?**
Working at Krackers Katering, you will be an employee of Causeway Work Centre, with full access to all the broader benefits, services and supports that the agency provides. Please note that this position is a unionized position.
When you join our team, you can expect:

- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment
- Starting salary of $35,000 with 10% premium
- Professional development opportunities and training
- Group extended health benefits, matching RRSP (3% employer if employee contributes 2%), 3 weeks of vacation, 20 sick days, 3 special leave days, 14 hours of appointment time, and 3 floating days
- 35 hours per week with flexibility
- All statutory holidays off
- Free access to a full onsite gym

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Please advise if you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process._

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Kitchen: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location