Kitchen Lead

Job summary

The Kitchen Lead oversees daily kitchen operations, including meal preparation, menu planning, and inventory management. They are also responsible for mentoring kitchen staff and ensuring high standards of food safety and sanitation are maintained.

Job details

Kitchen Lead Chilliwack, BC | Full-Time $26.27/hour Are you an experienced kitchen professional who loves great food, leading a team, and making a meaningful difference in your community? Ruth & Naomi's Mission is looking for a dependable, organized, and compassionate Kitchen Lead to join our Food Services team! In this role, you'll help oversee daily kitchen operations, lead meal preparation, support and mentor kitchen staff, and ensure meals are prepared with care and dignity for the individuals we serve. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on leadership role in a busy, purpose-driven kitchen. What You'll Do Lead daily meal preparation, ensuring nutritious, high-quality meals are prepared and served with care. Support menu planning while considering dietary needs, available inventory, and food donations. Manage food ordering, receiving, inventory, and proper storage. Assist with kitchen staff scheduling, training, and day-to-day leadership. Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative kitchen environment. Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness. Monitor food usage, minimize waste, and ensure accurate kitchen documentation. Work closely with the Food Services Manager to support smooth operations across our kitchens. What You'll Bring 3–5 years of experience in a commercial or high-volume kitchen, including leadership responsibilities. Strong cooking skills and experience preparing a variety of meals. Experience with menu planning, ordering, and inventory management. Valid FoodSafe Level 1 certification; Level 2 preferred or willingness to obtain. Culinary Arts certification or Red Seal designation considered an asset. Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills. A positive leadership style with the ability to train, encourage, and support others. A compassionate, respectful approach to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. Willingness to respect and uphold Ruth & Naomi's Mission's values and mission. Compensation & Benefits $26.27 per hour Employer-paid extended health benefits following successful completion of probation. RRSP matching program following successful completion of probation. Education and professional development opportunities. Why Join Us? At Ruth & Naomi's Mission, food is about more than providing a meal. It's an opportunity to offer dignity, connection, and hope to individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, and addiction. You'll be part of a dedicated team preparing hundreds of meals each day, helping ensure the people we serve feel welcomed, valued, and cared for. If you're passionate about food, teamwork, and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you! How to Apply View the full Job Description HERE!

What you’ll do

The Kitchen Lead oversees daily kitchen operations, including meal preparation, menu planning, and inventory management. They are also responsible for mentoring kitchen staff and ensuring high standards of food safety and sanitation are maintained.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3–5 years of experience in a commercial or high-volume kitchen with proven leadership skills. A valid FoodSafe Level 1 certification is required, while a Culinary Arts certification or Red Seal designation is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Extended health benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Kitchen management
• Meal preparation
• Menu planning
• Inventory management
• Food safety
• Staff scheduling
• Leadership
• Food ordering
• Sanitation
• Problem-solving
• Time-management
• Team mentorship
• Menu Planning
• Meal Planning And Preparation
• Compassion
• Cleanliness
• Cooking
• Food Services
• Culinary Arts
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Inventory Management
• Problem Solving
• Operations
• Probation
• Time Management
• Scheduling
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Hospitality
• Kitchen Leader
• Kitchen Staff
• Kitchen Helpers
• Food Preparation Workers