Job DescriptionJob Summary

The Warehouse & Commissary Supervisor - Purchasing, Kitchen & Accounting oversees daily warehouse and commissary kitchen operations while managing purchasing, inventory control, and accounting coordination. This role ensures food is produced safely and consistently, supplies are sourced cost-effectively, inventory is accurately tracked, and purchasing-related financial records are properly maintained.

This position is critical to Naan Kabob’s commissary operations , supporting multiple restaurant locations and future franchise growth.

Key ResponsibilitiesCommissary Kitchen & Production Operations

- Supervise daily commissary kitchen production operations
- Ensure food is prepared according to approved recipes, specifications, and production plans
- Oversee preparation of meats, sauces, soups, marinated products, and cooked items
- Coordinate kitchen workflow to meet production targets and delivery schedules
- Enforce standardized recipes, portion sizes, weights, marination specifications, and cooking processes
- Conduct regular taste, texture, and appearance checks

Warehouse & Receiving Operations

- Oversee receiving, storage, and dispatch of food and non-food supplies
- Verify deliveries against purchase orders (quantity, weight, quality, specifications)
- Inspect meat quality including freshness, fat percentage, and cut size
- Ensure proper storage, labeling, FIFO, and cleanliness standards
- Report shortages, variances, or quality issues to management

Purchasing & Vendor Management

- Source and purchase halal meats, produce, spices, packaging, and operational supplies
- Obtain quotes, compare pricing, and negotiate costs and payment terms
- Maintain approved vendor lists, pricing agreements, and backup suppliers




- Forecast purchasing needs based on kitchen production schedules
- Track price changes and notify management of significant increases

Inventory & Cost Control

- Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages, overstocking, and waste
- Track raw material usage, yields, and waste from kitchen production
- Update inventory records based on received and issued quantities
- Support food cost analysis, margin control, and inventory valuation
- Assist with monthly inventory counts and adjustments

Accounting & Financial Responsibilities (MANDATORY)

- Create and manage purchase orders as per company approval limits
- Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices
- Review invoices for pricing accuracy, quantities, taxes, and vendor terms
- Code invoices to appropriate GL accounts (food, meat, packaging, supplies, etc.)
- Track vendor credits, discrepancies, and returns
- Submit invoices for approval and support timely vendor payments
- Maintain organized purchasing, warehouse, and accounting records for audits
- Support weekly and month-end purchasing and cost reports

Food Safety, Halal & Compliance

- Enforce food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards in kitchen and warehouse
- Ensure proper temperature control, storage, labeling, and FIFO
- Maintain halal compliance at all times
- Prepare the commissary for health, halal,



and internal audits
- Address and document corrective actions promptly

Staff Supervision & Training

- Supervise warehouse and commissary kitchen staff
- Assign daily tasks and monitor productivity and attendance
- Train staff on recipes, equipment use, food safety, cleanliness, and procedures
- Enforce workplace policies and safety standards
- Support onboarding and training of recent hires

Documentation, Reporting & Growth Support

- Complete daily production, receiving, and sanitation logs
- Record batch production, yields, and waste data
- Prepare weekly purchasing and inventory summaries
- Support standardized processes for multi-location and franchise operations
- Assist with documentation for outsourced or licensed manufacturing

Qualifications & SkillsRequired (Non-Negotiable)

- Hands-on commissary kitchen or central kitchen experience :

- Warehouse or production supervision experience :

- Strong purchasing experience :

- Accounting skills including PO creation, invoice matching, and cost tracking :

- Strong understanding of food preparation, especially meat handling and cooking

- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, FIFO, and inventory control

- High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation

- Proficiency in Excel and accounting or purchasing systems

Preferred

- Experience in restaurant or commissary operations (QSR or multi-unit preferred)
- Familiarity with QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar systems
- Understanding of GST/HST and vendor tax documentation (Canada)
- Experience supporting multi-location or franchise operations

How to Apply

Pay: $40,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Warehouse & Purchasing Supervisor (North York)
🏢 Naan E Kabob
📍 North York