Jason Worsley has spent close to 30 years in commercial stainless and fabrication, building a career that spans the shop floor, layout and design, and sales. He joined Foundry Kitchens nearly a year ago and now leads the stainless division as General Manager, bringing an end-to-end perspective that connects kitchen planning to construction.
Jason is focused on strengthening standards, workflow, and the feedback loop between design and fabrication. In a market where many suppliers chase low prices and low-touch service, he believes reputation still comes from quality work and real relationships.
Below, Jason shares what drew him to Foundry, what “integrated” looks like in practice, and what clients remember long after install.
You’ve been in the industry for nearly 30 years. What made joining Foundry feel like the right next step?
“After being in the industry so long, you get a feel for which companies are building something real versus which ones are just getting by. What drew me to Foundry was the genuine commitment to doing things right—investing in the right people, the right processes, and the right growth. There’s a clear ambition here to be better, and that’s not something you find everywhere.”
You’ve seen the fabrication market change. What do you think is happening right now in Canada?
“There’s a real race to the bottom happening right now. Suppliers are cutting corners to hit a price point, and the product suffers for it. Foundry takes the opposite position. We hold ourselves to a high standard—one that takes experience and discipline to maintain. We’re not the cheapest option, and we don’t try to be. We build equipment that performs and lasts, and that’s what operators need.”
Foundry talks about being integrated. What does that mean in real life, on the shop floor?
“Integration means that a client’s vision doesn’t get lost between the design table and the shop floor. It requires tight communication—between your layout and design team, your foreman, and the tradespeople doing the work. Every project has details that are specific to that client, and when the floor understands the reasoning behind those details, they don’t just execute the work—they take ownership of it. That’s when you see the best results.”
What makes clients stick with a partner long term?
“Trust. Clients stay when they know they can pick up the phone with a half-formed idea and get a straight answer. That kind of accessibility and responsiveness is what separates a vendor from a real partner. The fabrication side of this business is technical, but the relationship is personal—and the clients who stay long-term are the ones who feel that difference.”
As Foundry grows, how do you keep that personal approach?
“Growth can’t come at the expense of attentiveness. As we scale, the goal is to make sure every client still feels like they’re our most important account—because to us, they are. That means putting the right people in place, setting clear communication standards, and making sure the personal accountability we’re known for doesn’t get diluted as we take on more work.”
What’s one thing you wish more clients understood about custom stainless fabrication before a project begins?
“Honestly, get us in the room early. When we’re part of the design conversation from the start, we can make sure everything is spec’d right and nothing gets missed. The projects that run into trouble are usually the ones where fabrication was an afterthought. The earlier we’re involved, the smoother everything goes — for everyone.”
What does your dream kitchen look like?
“My wife would never let me go full stainless — and honestly, she’s right. You want stone counters, something that feels like a home. A proper stainless sink with a prep ledge, and an island hood that actually moves air. After being in the industry for so long, I know what I’d spec. Getting around to building it is another story.”