Kitchen Supervisor

Position: Kitchen Supervisor

Reports To: Business Service and Lounge Operations Manager

Location: Oshawa Campus

Pay Rate: $45000/year

Hours: 40 hours per week

Closing Date: May 25 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

TheKitchen Supervisoris responsible for supporting the Business Services and Lounge Operations Managers professional leadership and direction to all related personnel. Kitchen Supervisors primarily work in the kitchen at the Student Association Oshawa campus where necessary.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

TheKitchen Supervisor directly reports to the Business and Lounge Services Manager and works in tandem with the Student Staff. The Supervisor will oversee all part-time staff in the Hospitality department.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The Kitchen Supervisor covers a wide variety of responsibilities in the daily operations of the DCSA facilities and may be modified from time to time by management. It is important to note that not all functions and duties are contained within this definition and the position itself should be ever-changing and adaptive. Nevertheless specific roles and responsibilities allocated to this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead by example and provide ongoing coaching/training/motivation to the DCSA Hospitality Team

• Supervise the day-to-day kitchen and Hospitality Team in the Student Center
• Act as a liaison between team members and management
• Aid in the onboarding supervision and training of the part-time staff within the kitchen and outlets
• Ensure that the Business and Lounge Services Manager is aware of the activities occurring within the kitchen
• Scheduling of all part-time staff in the kitchen in conjunction with the Business and Lounge Services Manager and supervisory team
• Coordinate all food and catering prep needs for the main kitchen and outlets while maintaining proper quality food safety and storage
• Advise management on any employee members performance and/or disciplinary issues.
• Coordinate daily ordering inventory and par levels with the Business and Lounge Services Manager
• Aid in ensuring all weekly orders are received and effectively stored and practice proper product rotation
• Ensure established standards of cleanliness and sanitation are met as well as execute daily and weekly cleaning projects
• Participate in staff and management meetings as necessary
• Ensuring/maintaining recipe and product specifications are followed resulting in product consistency
• Plan and execute daily features specials and menu rotations while adhering to budgeted food costs waste allowances and our food service standards
• Establish and maintain a healthy working relationship with the Operations Team and all part-time staff
• Ensure opening and/or closing duties are completed efficiently and thoroughly
• Aid in daily and weekly equipment cleaning and maintenance and advise management of any issues

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen
• Minimum 1-2 years of catering experience
• Punctual organized and a great focus on a positive guest experience
• Basic computer skills (email spreadsheets web ordering etc.)
• Competency in a POS system
• Able to take initiative and work unsupervised
• Team-oriented
• Able to multitask problem-solve and make effective decisions where necessary
• Great listening skills and communication skills along with a friendly disposition
• Demonstrates personal integrity & honesty
• Responsible and professional
• Ability to work some extended hours and weekends when necessary (early/late shifts as required etc.)

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please no phone calls.

The DCSA welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including visible minorities Aboriginal People and persons with disabilities. To request any accommodations you may require in order to participate in the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms)to discuss your needs.

Required Experience:

Manager