Commissary Production Team Member

MAKE YOUR IMPACT

Impact Kitchen is on a mission to empower our community to eat healthy, nutritionally-dense foods with a focus on quality and sustainability. We know that what you eat matters, and we seek to make an impact by choosing local, ethically-sourced ingredients that will nourish you and help you thrive every day. Founded in 2015, Impact Kitchen is the brainchild of former personal trainer and nutrition expert, Josh Broun, and Frank Toskan (co-founder of M·A·C Cosmetics).

In addition to our 5 restaurants located within Toronto’s core, Impact Kitchen fuels many of the city's major sports teams and top athletes through our catering and culinary programs and partnerships.

Impact Kitchen is always looking for enthusiastic, passionate, service-oriented team members to join our diverse team. If health and wellness is your passion, if providing wholesome food and empowering others to make healthy choices drives you, and if you are looking for opportunities to grow alongside a dynamic team, then working with Impact might be a great fit for you!

OVERVIEW OF POSITION - Commissary Production Team Member

Impact Kitchen is looking for an experienced individual to join our Commissary Kitchen team. As proper food handling and safety are of the utmost importance, a primary role of the Steward is to assist with deliveries and monitor sanitation and cleanliness in the commissary department. This position is highly physical; therefore, individuals must possess a strong level of physical stamina. Candidates must have previous Dishwasher experience and some formal culinary training is desirable, although not required. Ideal candidates are both efficient and effective employees who possess superior time management skills and communication skills, are team players, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Reports to: Commissary Kitchen Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Responsibilities:

• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of the Kitchen, fridges/freezers, and commissary area.
• Properly recycle all boxes and food scraps.
• Deliver large containers/bins to the Kitchen, as needed.
• Operate delivery van.
• Comply with all Impact Kitchen policies and procedures.
• Perform general and deep cleaning of all areas in the kitchen.
• Handle all chemicals according to the Safety Data Sheets provided (WHMIS, WHMIS 2015).
• Operate equipment according to training.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of kitchen experience in a QSR or similar environment with a general understanding of cooking fundamentals and practices.
• Strong understanding of food safety and public health practices.
• Ability to execute and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multitask when required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, respectfully and work well with others in a team-based setting.
• Be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Available to work:
• 5 days/week with availability of Monday to Sunday.
• Full-time hours (40 hours/week).
• Morning & daytime shifts.
• Food Handlers certification is an asset but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 LBS.
• Full G Driver's license with a clean driving record.

WHY WORK AT IMPACT?

• Grow with us! As Impact Kitchen grows, there will be new leadership opportunities, including salaried positions. We always look to promote from within, providing mentorship and development along the way.
• #TEAMIMPACT Calling all team players! We value all of our employees and recognize that we can accomplish so much more when we work together.
• Health & Wellness Joining the Impact Kitchen team provides you with opportunities to learn more about nutrition, health, and wellness.
• Make an Impact - Impact Kitchen provides meaningful employment, from our nutritionally based menu and food philosophy, the mission and values that guide all aspects of the business, to our drive to continually find new ways to serve our community.
• Team Perks include:
• Catering & Grocery Market tips shared equally between Commissary Kitchen employees.
• 50% discount on Impact brand purchases.
• Free team events.
• Opportunities for internal promotion.
• Compensation: $19/hour.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within Impact Kitchen. We are looking to fill this position with a qualified candidate as soon as possible.

INCLUSIVITY AT IMPACT

Impact Kitchen feeds a diverse community and is made stronger by a diverse team. We welcome and encourage applications from our entire community equally. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the decision to hire is based solely on business needs, experience, and future potential. Hiring is not determined or influenced by any classification of an individual as protected by the laws that govern the region for which the prospective individual would work within. This is true for all practices and policies within the employee journey/lifecycle.

Impact Kitchen supports alternative ways to interview and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Should you require a reasonable accommodation, please indicate in your application. Both Impact Kitchen management and the applicant share responsibility to communicate and reasonably accommodate.