The Café Chef Manager and Mentor manages and provides leadership to Little Sprout Café with a focus on running the kitchen, leading and developing staff and trainees, and managing café operations. As part of Communitas Social Enterprises, the social mission of the café is to provide employment opportunities for individuals with mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, and acquired brain injuries.

Current Openings

1 Full-Time position available

Here's what we need from you:

• Graduation from a recognized Culinary Arts program or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in food preparation and the operation and care of kitchen equipment
• Food Safe certified level 1 & 2 and trained on WHMIS
• Knowledgeable of all standards and regulations that govern the handling, delivery, storage, and preparation of food.
• Effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements and make effective operational decisions based on cost/sales ratios
• High energy and highly motivated with strong interpersonal, leadership, motivational and organizational skills
• Able to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent teamwork skills as well as the ability to work independently without supervision
• A philosophy of service that is in line with Communitas’ Vision, Mission and Values
• Familiar with and able to implement ‘Spirit of Gentleness’ principles
• Completion of the in-house Psychosocial Rehabilitation Modules during the probationary period
• Possession of a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license (Or willing and able to obtain one)
• Emergency First Aid Certificate with CPR
• Hours may involve long workdays and/or evening/weekend work

Here's what you can expect:

Little Sprout Café is open Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am - 3:00pm. Work Schedule is to be determined.

• Competitive wages
• Generous benefits package for full-time employees
• Opportunity for growth
• On-the-job training and support

Salary:

• $65,137.64 - $70,941.99 annual salary