Job Description

Provides leadership in the kitchen for internal and external YWCA food services for childcare, transitional housing residents, the YWCA café and social enterprise catering; acting for the Head Chef as required. Develops and implements high quality food services and hospitality.

• Plans and directs food preparation and cooking activities in the YWCA Cafe and catering
• Provides front of house support to the YWCA Café;
• Estimates food requirements, orders products, monitors and improves inventory control process;
• Prepares and cooks for the Café and catering services, filling in production gaps where required;
• Instructs staff in preparation, garnishing and presentation of food and new cooking techniques; demonstrates new equipment;
• Plans menus and ensures quality of food and portion control;
• Assists the Head Chef with the development and implementation of the Social Enterprise business plan and budgets;
• Tracks and analyzes all revenue-generating activities and data;
• Ensures proper safety and sanitation in kitchen;
• Ensures proper equipment operations and maintenance;
• Supervises and trains staff as required;
• Schedules part time staff according to business needs;
• Ensure compliance with the Health Protection and Promotion Act;
• Understands emerging trends, leading practices, industry professional standards;
• Fosters a safe and healthy work environment; ensures employees comply with health, safety standards that meet or exceed legislated requirements;
• Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;
• Performs other duties as required.