Kitchen Manager in Vancouver

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice, and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 700 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them.

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing DEWC kitchen services for all sites and programs, effectively planning, coordinating, scheduling, managing, and directing the Kitchen program employees. She will ensure that food services meet the funding contract requirements as well as the philosophy, mission, and mandate of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre. Reporting directly to the Director of Direct Services, the Kitchen Manager will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to ensure services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

About You

• You have at least 2 years related experience preferable within a unionized environment.
• You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the DTES, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions with an understanding of trauma-informed care responses.
• You are able to promote and articulate DEWC mission, mandate, philosophy, and values.
• You have the ability to both work and support staff within a busy, chaotic, crisis-driven environment where there are multiple demands and prioritize.
• You have efficient organizational and administrative skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities.
• You have Red Seal Certification, First-Aid, Food Safe level II or higher.

Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team

• Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage including vision, prescription medications, alternative therapies, EAP, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Paid time off: 3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 12 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually. Access to time off to handle family or personal situations.
• For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC.
• Other perks: Compressed work schedule, employee loan program; Regular staff development days; DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Excluded position: Salary $81,954.60 - $94,239.60 based on experience.
• Application Closing Date: November 5th, 2026 / Start Date: ASAP.
• Indigenous women and women of colour are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Additional languages spoken an asset.

While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.