Kitchen Manager

Description:

The Centre d’action bénévole de Cowansville is seeking a passionate and committed Chef(fe) Cuisinier(ère) to join its brigade anti-gaspillage, an initiative dedicated to transforming surplus food from grocery stores and local farmers into nutritious meals for the center’s users. This role plays a key part in reducing food waste while providing healthy, balanced meals to the community, and involves close collaboration with a dedicated team of volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sort and transform surplus food items from grocers and local farmers into quality meals.

• Prepare balanced, flavorful dishes using recovered products while maintaining high culinary standards.

• Oversee and control inventory, ensuring cost-effective kitchen operations.

• Supervise, mentor, and train volunteers in culinary techniques and best hygiene practices.

• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization in compliance with food safety regulations.

Requirements:

• Culinary diploma or equivalent professional kitchen experience.

• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside volunteers.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Knowledge of MAPAQ food safety standards and hygiene regulations.

• Flexibility and adaptability to work with unpredictable food supplies.

Conditions & Benefits:

• 28 hours per week.

• Salary: 25–27 CAD/hour, depending on experience.

• Evenings and weekends off, except during special events.

• Kitchen closed during holiday season and construction holiday period.

• Friendly, dynamic, and stimulating work environment.