Overview

Open Door Kitchen is a social enterprise food production business located at Dovercourt Recreation Centre, creating and selling fresh soups, frozen meals, and pizzas through a smart fridge, corporate delivery program, and online orders. As part of the W.A.V.E. program, we provide training and meaningful employment for adults with developmental disabilities.

We are seeking a calm, organized, and hands-on leader with robust kitchen experience who can work independently and support others in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate brings experience training or leading staff in a kitchen setting, a solid understanding of food safety practices (certification required or willingness to obtain), and the ability to problem-solve under pressure. This role is well-suited to someone who is flexible, reliable, and passionate about inclusive employment and supporting individuals with diverse needs.

Key Responsibilities
Lead daily production of soups, pizzas, and prepared products
Assign and oversee tasks for kitchen assistants, ensuring all work is completed
Step in and cook/prepare food as needed to meet production goals
Maintain food quality, consistency,



and food safety standards
Provide hands-on training, coaching, and support to team members
Manage inventory and communicate needs to the Kitchen Supervisor
Take ownership of kitchen operations when the supervisor is not present

Work Workplace
Fast-paced, hands-on production kitchen
Standing, lifting, and carrying required
Small, team-oriented environment with strong collaboration
Work alongside and support adults with developmental disabilities
Located in a recreation centre (access to gym and pool)
Requires balancing productivity and support in a dynamic environment

Qualifications, Knowledge and Abilities
Valid CPR certification
Food Handler’s certification an asset
Kitchen experience
Experience supporting people with disabilities is an asset.

Pay: $19.69-$20.28 per hour

Advantages:
Discounted or free food
On-site gym
On-site parking

Application question(s):
Please describe your motivation for applying or attach a brief cover letter.

Work Location: In person

📌 Kitchen Team Lead Ottawa
🏢 Dovercourt Recreation Association
📍 Ottawa