Community Kitchen Manager

POSITION: Community Kitchen Manager

HOURS OF WORK: Full-time; flexible hours may be required for evenings, weekends, community meals, and special events

REPORTS TO: Director of Programs and Services

WAGE RANGE: $ 38 Hourly & Up based on Education and Experience

POSITION OVERVIEW

SȾÁUTW First Nation is seeking a Community Kitchen Manager to lead safe, respectful, and efficient kitchen operations that support community meals, food programming, gatherings, events, and wellness-focused initiatives. This role provides day-to-day supervision of kitchen staff and volunteers while ensuring food services reflect the Nation’s values, cultural protocols, and commitment to community wellbeing.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Programs and Services, the Community Kitchen Manager oversees daily kitchen operations, meal preparation, staff scheduling, food safety, inventory, purchasing, and support for community events and programs. The position works collaboratively with departments, vendors, volunteers, Elders, youth, families, and community partners to strengthen food security, inclusive access, and high-quality meal services for community members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Lead and coordinate community kitchen services, meal programs, food-related supports, and event food service in alignment with community needs and Nation priorities.

· Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, meal service, cleaning routines, food storage, equipment use, and workflow.

· Supervise, schedule, train, coach, and support kitchen staff, casual staff, volunteers, and contractors to ensure reliable, respectful, and accountable service delivery.

· Maintain safe food handling, sanitation, allergen awareness, temperature control, cleaning, labelling, and recordkeeping practices in accordance with applicable requirements.

· Coordinate food service needs for community meals, meetings, cultural gatherings, celebrations, wellness programming, and special initiatives.

· Monitor inventory, prepare supply orders, coordinate purchasing, track food costs, reduce waste, and support budget planning and reporting.

· Track meal counts, participation, supplies, service needs, feedback, incidents, repairs, and operational concerns to support reporting and continuous improvement.

· Build respectful relationships with community members, Elders, youth, families, staff, departments, vendors, volunteers, and partner organizations.

· Uphold confidentiality, cultural safety, respectful communication, safe work practices, and organizational policies at all times.

CORE COMPETENCIES

· Strong leadership, supervision, scheduling, and team coordination skills.

· Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, kitchen operations, and safe work practices.

· Ability to plan and coordinate meal services, community food programming, and event support.

· Strong inventory, purchasing, budgeting, recordkeeping, and resource management skills.

· Respectful communication, problem-solving, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

· Commitment to cultural safety, inclusion, confidentiality, community wellbeing, and respectful service.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

· Certificate, diploma, or training in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, Hospitality, Community Services, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Three to five years of experience in kitchen operations, food service, catering, community meals, or related programming.

· Supervisory experience, including scheduling, training, coaching, and supporting staff performance.

· Valid FOODSAFE Level 1 required; FOODSAFE Level 2 or equivalent supervisory food safety training is preferred.

· Experience working within Indigenous communities or community-based organizations is strongly preferred.

· First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.

· Valid driver’s licence and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé outlining their qualifications and interest in the position. Email all applications attention to Shelley Green Director of Programs and services; submit to [email protected]

Tsawout First Nation is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified Indigenous applicants, including Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit candidates.

All applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their application if they choose. Hiring decisions will be made based on merit, qualifications, and organizational needs, while supporting SȾÁUTW First Nation’s commitment to Indigenous employment and self-determination.

OTHER FACTORS

Culture/Language

Respect for and working knowledge of the WSÁNEĆ culture and SENĆOŦEN language is required.

Personal Attributes

maintains strict confidentiality in performing their duties and demonstrates the following personal attributes: Respect, Empathy, Strength, Pride and Equality.

Our benefits package includes but not limited to:

· Medical insurance

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Long-term disability insurance

· Life insurance

DEADLINE: August 16, 2026 4:00 pm

Pay: From $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person