Chef Supervisor

Posting #: 4378 Posting Date: Oct 30, 2026 Posting Closing: Nov 13, 2026

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.

All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

Our Food Services team prepares over 100,000 meals annually for our social programs, while executing catering events for organizations in the Hamilton area as part of our growing social enterprise, First Start Catering.

We’re seeking a Chef (Supervisor) to lead daily kitchen operations who enjoys being hands‑on – because this is a working chef role that often involves full participation in daily cooking operations while providing team coordination, supervision and leadership.

The Chef (Supervisor) must be able to execute versatile menus to meet the needs of our diverse clientele.



We’re seeking candidates with proven culinary and catering expertise in a variety of areas including international cuisines and meals that are high‑end or home‑style; elevated or economical; and a variety of service styles.

To be successful, the Chef (Supervisor) must be comfortable working in the context of our social services environment and unionized workplace. This means demonstrating our values and working in alignment with procedures, systems, policies, and best practices, and as Supervisor, working with a team to do the same. Although mostly a hands‑on role, the Chef must also be able to pivot into administrative duties that use Office365 and other software.

Details at a Glance:

- Full‑time, permanent unionized role
- 40 hours/week
- Hourly pay at a rate of $28.25/hour
- 5 shifts a week, including Saturday‑Sunday and weekday shifts
- Shifts are typically between 8:30am-5pm, with early mornings or evenings as needed
- Location: Primarily 467 Main St East, Hamilton ON with other locations as operationally required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead, supervise and collaborate with team to execute daily food production and catering operations, including coordinating all stations and actively participating in food production.
2. Assign work, provide direction and feedback, and supervise staff to maintain effective and effective operations and ensure outputs are timely, consistent, safe and high‑quality.
3. Collaborate with the Manager to plan service offerings and menus,



and operational improvements, and lead implementation with the team.
4. Monitor and support team compliance with Wesley policies, operating manuals, regulatory requirements and best practices, including standard operating procedures, food safety, health and safety, and industry standards.
5. Participate in risk mitigation processes including monitoring operational performance, documenting and reporting issues, and working with the Manager and team to execute procedures that manage and mitigate risks.
6. Provide support to the Manager in the resolution of portfolio‑related issues, from day‑to‑day issues to formal disciplinary/dispute resolution processes, and participate in the kitchen on‑call rotation as required.
7. Maintain effective and professional communication with staff, internal programs, customers, suppliers, and service partners regarding operational and service needs.
8. Participate in service audit, quality improvement, and evaluation processes, including providing recommendations and supporting team to implement changes and continuous improvement.
9. Ensure food services are executed within approved budgets, including assigning appropriate resources and working with the team to implement costing, inventory, ordering, and waste reduction practices.
10. Prepare staff schedules and ensure adequate staffing coverage to meet operational requirements, in accordance with Wesley policies and procedures.
11. Work with Manager to recruit, onboard, train, coach and mentor staff using organizational tools and models, and participate in performance management of front‑line staff when required.
12. Foster a positive work environmen

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