Supervise and develop Oasis Café employees: 

• Supervise and support employees’ kitchen work. 
• Support the development of employees’ skills and knowledge. 
• Update the Program Manager with insight/input regarding employee needs, progress, and goals. 

Lead meal preparation, service, and clean-up: 

• Oversee the kitchen and plating area during Oasis Café by serving as “back of house” lead. 
• Lead the planning, organizing, and executing of a meal plan in collaboration with the Program Manager, employees, and volunteers. 
• Execute and organize meal preparation duties among volunteers and employees. 
• Observe, train, and correct kitchen crew to ensure adherence to proper food handling and sanitation procedures. 
• Lead volunteers and employees in kitchen cleaning and handling of food surplus and waste. 
• Manage risks, emergencies, and critical incidents as they arise. 

Maintain Oasis Café inventory and supplies:  

• Procure and organize the inventory of Oasis Café food and supplies by maintaining freezers, refrigerators, and shelving. 
• Receive and organize Oasis Café food donations (as authorized by the Program Manager). 
• Notify the Program Manager of any equipment needs. 

Support Tenth Church Shelter program with Food: 

• Lead in the planning, organizing, and executing logistics of food production, as approved by the Program Manager. 
• Lead volunteer teams and work with other Tenth staff to produce Shelter food. 
• Procure and organize the inventory of Shelter food and supplies by maintaining freezers, refrigerators, and shelving. 
• Collaborate with Shelter staff to replenish food and supplies. 

Assist in the completion of Oasis Café Hospitality work: 

• Lead in the planning, organizing, and executing logistics of meal plans for Oasis Café Hospitality contract work with employees (Leadership Team meetings, offsite and/or special events etc.), as assigned by the Program Manager. 

Other: 

• As required. 

• Post-secondary education in community development, social service work, or other relevant human services field of study is required; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience (minimum 2 years) may be considered. 
• Completion of Occupational First Aid (Level 1), Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training and FoodSafe (Level 1) preferred within one year of employment. 
• Knowledge of substance use care, mental health, food insecurity, homelessness, poverty, and housing in the City of Vancouver. 
• Basic home cooking skills.   Knowledge and experience with the food service industry practices are an asset but not essential. 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment, quick to problem solve and de-escalate conflicts as they arise, and an ability to maintain harmonious relationships while leading with emotional maturity.  
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and work within a team setting, with an emphasis on leadership, self-initiative, patience, empathy, maturity, and tact, especially with teammates with varied social, economic, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds.  
• Strong sense of self and ability to observe boundaries, engage in appropriate emotional regulation, refrain from dual relationships with employees and guests, maintain confidentiality, and engage in reasonable self-care strategies designed to reduce stress by balancing work/life responsibilities. 
• Strong ability to work under minimal supervision and act with a high degree of integrity, independent judgement, and acting on a variety of matters as required. 
• Ability to work and empathize with people who may have experienced abuse, poverty, grief and loss, oppression, violence, mental health challenges, substance use, or maybe living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. 
• Ability to provide Christian spiritual support to staff and program participants as needed.
• Mature individual who possesses a deep and vibrant faith in Christ with a desire to foster spiritual growth in others and experience mutual spiritual transformation. 
• Compassionate, humble, and teachable spirit with the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback. Friendly, approachable, patient, kind, reliable, and punctual. 
• Must obtain Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search. 
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. 
• Must have a valid BC driver’s license. 
• Committed to a faith community through gatherings and regular participation. 
• Agree with Statement of Faith of Tenth Church. 
• Dedication to the overall goals, health, and vision of Oasis Café and Tenth Church.