Dovercourt Recreation Association is a recipient of an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant. 

It’s here!

The Open Door Kitchen, the WAVE team’s new social enterprise, is operating, having renovated and set up the kitchen with new appliances and equipment. WAVE apprentices are training, testing soup recipes and more.

Check out some of these mouth-watering soups: 

  • Spanish Roasted Red Pepper: Smooth peppers, bright tomatoes, and a hint of deep spices
  • Butternut Parmesan: Creamy butternut squash, seasoned with parmesan & fresh thyme
  • Roasted eggplant: Smokey eggplants and warm spices, blended with fresh parsley and coriander
  • Creamy Mushroom and Thyme: Hearty chunks of tender mushrooms with fresh herbs and full cream
  • Thai Coconut Sweet potato: Smooth and rich coconut milk blended with roasted sweet potato

Take them home, or heat them in our microwave to enjoy at Dovercourt.

June 25/26: Job Posting: Open Door Kitchen: Kitchen Team Lead

Open Door Kitchen is a social enterprise food production business located at Dovercourt Recreation Centre, creating and selling fresh soups, frozen meals, and pizzas through a smart fridge, corporate delivery program, and online orders. As part of the W.A.V.E. program, we provide training and meaningful employment for adults with developmental disabilities.

We are seeking a calm, organized, and hands-on leader with strong kitchen experience who can work independently and support others in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings experience training or leading staff in a kitchen setting, a solid understanding of food safety practices (certification required or willingness to obtain), and the ability to problem-solve under pressure. This role is well-suited to someone who is flexible, reliable, and passionate about inclusive employment and supporting individuals with diverse needs.

Read the full posting:
Kitchen team lead posting (pdf)

Please send a cover letter and CV to Caitlin Booth at cbooth@dovercourt.org

The Smartest fridge in Ottawa!

The Smart Vending Machine has arrived and is dispensing a variety of food items including homemade soup and healthy snacks in our upstairs lobby. Just tap your card, open the door, select your item(s), and the machine calculates what you’ve taken. It’s available anytime the building is open. 

Read more about the WAVE Kitchen project story below!