Job Description

Commisso's Fresh Foods offers a wide variety of products that range from local produce and meat, in-house kitchen and bakery, and imports from all over Europe. When selecting the right products to carry we focus on fresh, organic, and specialty products.

Join us and help our team serve our customers and community.

About the Role

Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, the

Kitchen Lead

is responsible for providing excellent customer service, preparing and serving hot and cold food items, maintaining kitchen work areas and displays, and offering daily support to the kitchen team. This role also includes opportunities for leadership, creativity, and involvement in promotional and marketing initiatives that support overall department growth.

Your Impact

Greet customers, answer questions, and offer food recommendations in a friendly and knowledgeable manner. Assist in the preparation, portioning, and presentation of menu items according to department standards. Maintain the overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including workstations, equipment, prep areas, and display cases. Ensure food displays and service areas are well-merchandised, properly labeled, and visually appealing. Contribute to new recipe development, including testing, tasting, and refining dishes to enhance and expand menu offerings. Bring creative ideas for promotions and marketing, supporting seasonal features, specials, themed menus, and in-store engagement activities. Support and participate in in-store demos or sampling events, helping to increase customer interest and drive sales. Provide informal supervisory support, including guiding newer staff, monitoring task completion, and helping ensure kitchen standards are upheld in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.

About You

Previous experience in a kitchen, food service, or culinary environment is considered a strong asset. Exceptional customer service skills with a passion for food preparation and hospitality. Comfortable offering guidance to teammates and contributing ideas to improve workflow or enhance the customer experience. Creative mindset with an interest in recipe development, presentation, merchandising, and promotional activities. Must be able to lift thirty (30) pounds. Must be able to stand, lift, carry, and walk for extended periods of time. Available to work days, weekends, and select holidays.

Type

: Full Time | Permanent

Schedule

: Day Shifts | Afternoon Shifts | Between 7am to 8pm

Hours per Week

: 32-40 hours

Education

: Highschool (preferred)

Why Join Us?

Store discount card. Discounts on bistro items. Free parking. Competitive wages. Career growth opportunities. Be part of an amazing team that LOVES food!

How You Join Us

Qualified candidates, please send your resume or we welcome walk-ins; please bring your resume to our customer service desk. We thank all who apply, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those advancing through the selection process will be contacted.

Commisso's Fresh Foods is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We may use AI technologies in our recruitment process to improve efficiency, fairness, and effectiveness in selecting qualified candidates. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where everyone can reach their full potential and comply with all relevant legislation, including providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Please let us know if you need accommodation during any stage of the process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Niagara Falls, ON L2J 1A4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Kitchen: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Food Safety Certification (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-15