Kitchen Production Worker

The Production Worker is responsible for contributing to the coordinated effort of creating, wrapping, labeling and presentation of high-quality platters for shipment to Farm Boy retail locations. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality service approach to all employees, customers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities:

• Preparation and packaging of Farm Boy platters, salads, pizzas, veggie and fruit dippers; including assembly, presentation, wrapping, and labeling in strict accordance with Farm Boy standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standard of product quality at all times and assemble product with consistency and eye for detail.
• Participate in product distribution to Retail outlets ensuring a high standard of product presentation, quality and food safety at all times.
• Ensure full compliance of all company policies and procedures that pertain to the ongoing operation of the Central Kitchen facility.
• Ensure execution of cleaning and sanitation practices that are in strict accordance with both Government regulations and Farm Boy Kitchen policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper Health and Safety practices are adhered to in an effort towards optimizing efficiency, work safety and food safety.
• Provide input and/or assistance as requested from Management team for various operational tasks such as inventory-taking, ordering packaging, as well as any other requests that the team member is deemed capable of performing.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

• Typically requires a minimum of 1 year of related experience in food service retail or production operation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize projects as assigned.
• Experience using and cleaning manual and electric meat slicers will be considered an asset.
• Good organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions and to carry out initiatives timely and effectively.
• Willingness to strictly adhere to company policies and procedures with little supervision.
• Basic knowledge of food presentation and equipment, including knife handling.
• High standards of cleanliness and order.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Work & Sensory Environment:

• Required to wear cumbersome protective clothing or equipment during shift.
• Lack of control over pace due to multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond one’s control.
• Ability to work in a cool environment for prolonged periods (4 to 6 degrees Celsius).
• Exposure to workplace hazards including the potential of icy floors, spills and equipment malfunctions.
• Required to lift, carry and/or handle heavy objects.
• Required to stand for extended periods of time while performing production work.
• Repetitive bending and twisting movements are required.