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We are more family than staff at Wagner Hills. Our team is full of compassionate, caring, loyal people who are united by the shared mission of helping people find true transformation in their lives. We regularly update our employment and volunteer opportunities. If you see something that fits, we would love to meet you.

CAREERS

Are you interested in working at Wagner Hills? We are always looking for great people to join our team. Job opportunities are listed below and are updated regularly.

Kitchen Manager

The Kitchen Manager oversees the kitchen at Wagner Hills. They also will oversee any food preparation and service for offsite or extracurricular events. They are also responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchases, preparation and maintenance of food quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness all while leading the culinary team and working closely with our clients.

  • Competencies

    People Focus
    Intuitively sees the needs and concerns of others and responds. Collaborates well and has a servant attitude.  Builds rapport with others and wins them over. Demonstrates a high Emotional Quotient (EQ) and the ability to read people with a focus on “Unreasonable Hospitality”

    Project Management
    Able to manage detailed projects. Proactively anticipates issues before they become problematic. Consults with stakeholders on emerging issues and develops contingency plans. Has a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting multiple projects done. Identifies priorities, critical paths, and deadlines.  

    Flexible Thinking (expanded)
    Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively adapt to a variety of situations. The ability to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives, proposing ways to do things.

    Attention to Communication
    Demonstrates excellent communication in written and visual forms, using multiple channels and means. Able to ensure key information is passed onto others by clearly expressing and capturing ideas and concepts. Is sensitive to the communication levels required by varied audiences and can adapt accordingly. 

    Responsibilities and Duties

    • Creates and oversees the weekly menu planning.

    • Plans and leads execution of all daily menus through the work sheet formats, establish portion sizes and prepares standard recipes for all new menus.

    • Orders all food items required from approved vendors for weekly menu and has experience in multiple forms of inventory and online ordering systems.

    • Ensures expenditures are within the approved budget.

    • Oversees all food preparation by volunteers and residents.

    • Maintains clean and sanitary kitchens while also maintaining an already established relationship with Fraser Health.

    • Responsible for training kitchen personnel, residents and volunteers as well as all safe operation of kitchen equipment and smallware’s.

    • Ensures all kitchen personnel, residents and volunteers have the required certification and training to work in the kitchen.

    • Handles, stores, and rotates all product safely.

    • Receives and utilizes all food donations maintaining “first tier” donation classification.

    • Caters in house events and meetings as requested including budgeting, shopping, preparation and clean up.

    • Build, train and support weekend volunteer cooks as per work chore schedule.

    Qualifications

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for connecting with diverse audiences.

    • Training and experience in working in a commercial kitchen serving large groups.

    • Ability to manage budgets with a SMART goal mindset.

    • Ability to manage ongoing changes in personnel as residents and numbers of people served changes weekly.

    • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with exceptional organizational skills.

    • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teams across different departments.

    • Ability to train to use the context of working in the kitchen to teach life skills.

    • A heart for service and alignment with the mission and values of the organization.

    • Adheres to Wagner Hills Farm Society’s employee handbook.

    Measurable Outcomes

    • Conducts at least one monthly training session for residents and volunteers focused on teamwork, kitchen safety, and hospitality.

    • Maintains food cost within budget (±5%) each quarter by monitoring inventory usage and vendor expenses.

    • Achieves 85% meal satisfaction rating from residents and volunteers through bi-annual surveys.

    • Holds weekly team check-ins with residents and volunteers to align on food prep, hygiene, and safety protocols.

    • Reduces food waste by 10% quarterly through better planning and utilization of donations.

    • Achieves zero critical violations in annual health and safety inspections.

    HOURS:
    32-40 hours/week

    REPORTS TO:
    Director of Culinary, Community Events and Church Engagement

    SALARY RANGE:
    $42,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

    BENEFITS:
    After 1 year employment