About the Position

Kozak Ukrainian Food is hiring a full-time Commissary Manager for our Victoria Drive production location.

This is a hands-on management position responsible for overseeing daily operations of Bakery & Commissary Kitchen.

The Commissary Manager will lead the production teams, coordinate daily production plans, maintain product quality and consistency, manage labour and inventory.

We are looking for an experienced food-production leader who is organized, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate must be able to balance administrative responsibilities with an active presence on the production floor.

Location:

5077 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC V5P 3T9

Compensation: $55000-75000/year base

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Work Location: On-site

Schedule and Availability

Full availability is required.

Responsibilities

Production and Operations

- Oversee daily operations of the bakery and commissary kitchen
- Prepare and manage daily and weekly production plans
- Coordinate production
- Ensure products are prepared according to recipes
- Coordinate product labelling, storage and internal transfers
- Maintain consistent product quality
- Identify production delays, shortages and workflow problems
- Work directly with the team during busy production periods when needed

Team Leadership

- Lead, support and supervise bakery and commissary kitchen employees
- Assist with onboarding and training
- Prepare employee schedules
- Assign daily responsibilities and communicate production priorities
- Monitor employee performance, attendance and productivity
- Provide clear instructions, coaching and constructive feedback




- Maintain professional communication between production teams, managers

Inventory and Cost Control

- Monitor ingredient, and supply inventory
- Prepare and submit orders based on production requirements
- Maintain appropriate par levels and prevent product shortages
- Control food waste
- Monitor labour costs and schedule employees according to production needs

Food Safety and Facility Standards

- Ensure compliance with food-safety, sanitation and workplace-safety requirements
- Maintain proper food labelling, dating, cooling, storage and rotation procedures
- Ensure employees follow FIFO and standardized cleaning procedures
- Monitor refrigeration, freezer and food-holding temperatures
- Ensure production and storage areas are clean, organized and inspection-ready
- Report equipment problems and coordinate repairs when required
- Ensure employees use commercial kitchen and bakery equipment safely

Requirements

- Minimum 1 year of supervisory or management experience in a commercial kitchen, bakery, commissary or food-production environment
- FOODSAFE Level 1
- Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, high-volume operation
- Strong understanding of production planning and workflow coordination
- Experience with employee scheduling, training and performance management
- Knowledge of inventory control, food costs, labour costs




- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet production deadlines

What We Offer

- Competitive salary based on relevant experience and demonstrated skills
- Consistent full-time employment
- Extended health benefits after three months for eligible full-time employees
- 50% employee discount on food and beverages
- On-site parking
- Opportunities for professional growth within a multi-location company
- Supportive, community-focused work environment

Who This Position Is Best For This position is a good fit for someone who:

- Enjoys leading teams while remaining actively involved in daily operations
- Can organize production across multiple departments
- Communicates clearly and follows up consistently
- Notices problems early and takes initiative to resolve them
- Can balance quality, productivity, labour and food costs
- Remains calm and organized during busy production periods

Hiring Process Please apply directly through Indeed with an updated resume.

Selected applicants will be contacted for an in-person interview.

Please apply only if you are available to attend an in-person interview.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Experience:

- Food-production, kitchen or bakery management: 1 year required

Licence/Certification:

- FOODSAFE Level 1 required

Work Location: In person Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Experience:
- managerial : 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Commissary Manager - Full-time (Vancouver)
🏢 Kozak Ukrainian Re
📍 Vancouver