Food Prep Associate

Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.
We are seeking individuals:

- Who are customer centric
- Who are able to deliver on their commitments
- Who value individual excellence and collective performance
- Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
- Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
- Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience

We are looking to hire a hard-working Food Prep Associate to assist with the preparation of (Eating New Creations) recipes. The primary responsibilities include retrieving ingredients from the refrigerator, freezer, and stockroom, measuring ingredients as per the chef's instructions, mixing ingredients and maintaining equipment throughout the shift. You should also be able to ensure that all work areas are properly cleaned and sanitized.
To be successful as a Food Prep Associate you should demonstrate sound knowledge of proper food handling procedures, be able to follow all food health and safety regulations and display exceptional organizational skills to ensure the timely completion of kitchen duties.
What's in it for you:

- Medical, Dental, Vision (after 30 days of continuous service)
- Team based work environment
- Training for food processing
- Opportunity for advancement
- Company sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs.

Food Prep Associate Responsibilities:

- Preparing meal ingredients for the cook, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing ingredients.
- Properly washing and drying all fruits and vegetables.
- Cleaning food preparation surfaces, utensils, cooking instruments and cutting boards.
- Neatly putting away all utensils, cooking instruments, dishes, and cutting boards in their respective places.
- Stirring the ingredients in the mixing containers according to the provided recipes
- Stacking containers and maintaining the work area and equipment
- Storing ingredients and food items according to food safety standards.
- Assisting kitchen staff to unload food supplies from delivery trucks.
- Managing inventory

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED.
- Proven experience helping in kitchen settings.
- The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Literacy in terms of reading and comprehension.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Quick learner with a positive attitude
- Able to work well in teams

Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment.
INDFSE
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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