Posted 8 days ago
Kitchen Supervisor
@ DEWC
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
DEWC is hiring a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee the kitchen program, plan and schedule staff, and ensure food services meet funding contract requirements. The role also covers HR matters and acting in the Program Manager's absence. Temporary full-time, starting ASAP, at $34.97 to $38.25 per hour.
Pay:
$34.97–$38.25 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Plan, schedule and supervise kitchen program staff
- Ensure food services meet funding contract requirements
- Handle routine and emergent HR matters
- Act in the absence of the Program Manager
- Collaborate with staff and volunteers
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2 years supervisory experience, unionized preferred
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and women's issues in the DTES
- Strong organizational, scheduling and problem-solving skills
- First Aid, Food Safe and NVCI certifications, or willingness to obtain
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, Food Safe, NVCI |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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DEWC
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
Kitchen Supervisor
About DEWC
The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website (www.dewc.ca) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.
The Opportunity
The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Kitchen program through effectively planning, coordinating, scheduling, supervising, and directing the Kitchen program employees. She will ensure that food services meet the funding contract requirements as well as the philosophy, mission and mandate of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre. The Kitchen Supervisor, under the direction of the Kitchen Manager, is responsible for a range of human resources matters including acting in the absence of the Program Manager handling emergent and routine issues. She will work collaboratively with DEWC staff, and volunteers to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
About You
- You have a minimum of 2 years related experience in a supervisory position, preferable within a unionized environment
- You will promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of DEWC
- You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions with an understanding of trauma-informed care responses
- You have the ability to both work and support staff, within a busy, chaotic, crises driven environment where there are multiple demands and prioritize
- You have efficient organizational and administrative skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities
- You have or will obtain a First Aid Certification, Food Safe, and NVCI
Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team
Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage including vision, prescription medications, alternative therapies, EAP, life insurance, and long-term disability
Paid time off: 3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 12 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually; and access to time off to handle family or personal situations
For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC
Other perks: Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions
POSITION DETAILS:
- Temporary Full Time
Week 1: Monday to Thursday (10am - 6pm)
Week 2: Sunday to Thursday (9:30am -6pm)
- Excluded position: hourly rate $34.97 - $38.25 depending on experience
- Application Closing Date: November 12th , 2026 Start Date: ASAP
For full job description visit: https://dewc.ca/get-involved/careers/
Indigenous women and women of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional languages spoken an asset.
**While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**
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