Food Services Supervisor

Conservation Halton was created to protect, restore and manage the natural resources in our watershed but we have grown to become so much more. Today, we protect our communities and conserve our natural environment through planning, education and recreation and to support our partners in the creation of sustainable communities within our watershed.

We are looking to build our team with the kind of inspired, ambitious, and strategic people that are not satisfied with the status quo, are excited by the opportunity in every challenge and are driven by meaningful, measurable results. If you are looking to join an environmentally focused and socially conscious community organization, then we are looking for you

Conservation Halton is proud to be recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.

**Department**:Food Services

**Contract type**: Contract, 12-months

**Work Location**:Milton, ON, L9E 0C6

**CH Site**: Any Conservation Halton Conservation Area

**Posting Start Date**: July 18, 2025

**Posting End Date**: August 4, 2025

**Your Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Coordinator, Visitor Services & Retail, the Food Services Supervisor will support with the day-to-day operations of food services at Conservation Halton.
- Lead staff through daily/seasonal tasks, providing training on cooking, cleaning, inventory, orders, and cash handling processes.
- Responsible for promoting and maintaining food quality, efficient operations, and high customer service standards contributing to a positive visitor experience.
- Ensure that the food service areas comply with applicable health department regulations
- Mentor and supervise staff, providing coaching and support when needed.
- Support with hiring, onboarding and training of seasonal staff
- Operate, train staff on safe operation of, and assist with maintenance of food service equipment
- Ensure foods areas are stocked with sufficient food, beverages, other supplies, and cash float to support daily customer volume. Moving equipment and other supplies as needed.
- Support with food inventory management, including placing orders, receiving product, completing order inventory, and year end inventory counts.
- Responsible for end of day close outs (cash handling)
- Work closely with the coordinator to develop staff schedules and ensure shift changes are managed to align with business volume; assist with timesheets as needed.
- Coordinate food services for special events, collaborate with and support other departments as needed
- Coordinate the set up and take down of kitchens and other food related areas seasonally
- Assist with the development and implementation of policies, manuals, SOPs, and training practices
- Work in accordance with the Conservation Halton’s Safety Policies & Procedures and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all other related manuals.
- Other duties as assigned

**Your Qualifications**:

- 1-2 years experience in a leadership or supervisory role for customer service focused staff
- Knowledge of food services practices and procedures. Previous experience working in food preparation and service is an asset but not required.
- Ability to operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment (Grills, Deep Fryers, BBQ)
- Strong customer service skills: ability to anticipate customers’ needs and deliver quality service
- Strong decision-making skills: able to make informed decisions quickly and feel empowered to serve the customer better, escalating appropriately when required.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills: to effectively manage a diverse team and collaborate across multiple departments. Ability to provide direction and be authoritative when required
- Experience using digital platforms and systems (MS Office, Dayforce, Sling, Power Point)
- Knowledge of point-of-sale systems, operation of cash registers, and experienced with cash handling procedures is an asset
- Experience managing inventory and supply chain relating to food services is an asset
- Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes weekdays, evening, weekends and holidays.
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds, stand, and walk for long periods of time
- Able to work outside in varying weather conditions, on varied terrain.
- A valid Ontario Drivers Licence, minimum Class “G”, with a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract is required. _*Abstract completed by Conservation Halton_.

**Your Reward**:

- Starting at $24.48 per hour
- This position’s expected start date is August 31, 2025
- Gain valuable job-related experience and skills working in a Conservation Area
- Free access to Conservation Halton and Conservation Ontario parks
- Season pass to Glen Eden
- Discounts on Conservation Halton/Glen Eden services, food and merchandise
- Option to enroll in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, with generous employer-matching.
- You will work in an inspiring setting with views of the Niagara Escarpment and no