Food Production Worker

**About Us**:
Natritional Wellness Co. was founded with a mission to produce whole foods for a well-nourished life.

We are passionate about wellness and local, whole, and natural foods, which we establish by creating authentic, high-quality, and nourishing products. Some of our best sellers include unique and delicious Bone Broths and a few premium animal fats such as Beef Tallow and Leaf Lard.

Our products are meticulously handcrafted in small batches using locally sourced organic ingredients. Since the start of our company in 2020, we have heard numerous testimonials from our customers about how our products nourish, heal, and equip for life. We continue to expand our product line and utilize the needs of our customers to fuel our innovations.

**Who we’re looking for**:
We’re looking for a Food Production Worker who can contribute to our evolving and growing team. We require consistency, efficiency, and the ability to maintain our high-standard production process.

We are seeking individuals with working knowledge of HACCP, cooking and food industry experience, and a safe food handling certification is required. Packaged food production is beneficial.

**Job Type**:

- Full-time
- Flexible Schedule
- 40-44 Hours/week
- Weekly Monday - Friday schedule
- Weekends as needed

**Salary**:$20.00 - $22.50 per hour, depending on experience
- Prepping all ingredients for broth production
- Produce broths and fats per the production schedule, recipe, set processes, and standards
- Safely packaging products upon completion of the cooking process
- Safely packaging orders for pick-up and deliveries
- Clearing and cleaning the facility at the end of the day
- Cleaning and general maintenance of all equipment and cooking utensils
- Assist as required with receiving deliveries and thoroughly checking invoices for product quality and quantity
- Follow kitchen manuals, recipes and prep sheets, daily work schedules, kitchen procedures, cleaning schedules and all other duties as assigned to ensure a successful production.
- Maintain production and inventory logs.
- Ensure full compliance with all company policies and procedures of the production space.
- Ensure execution of cleaning and sanitation practices that are in strict accordance with both Government regulations and our Production policies and procedures.
- Ensure proper health and safety practices are adhered to optimize efficiency, work safety, and food safety.
- Provide input and/or assistance as requested by the management team for various operational tasks such as inventory-taking, order packaging, and any other requests the team member is deemed capable of performing.
- May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

**Skills**:

- Ability to take initiative with little to no instructions - be curious and eager to jump in and do what needs to be done.
- Be detail-oriented, paying close attention to our high production standards.
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items up to 23kg (50lbs)
- Ability to work honestly and independently with little to no supervision
- Ability to multitask and stay organized, maintaining a clean workstation including all equipment and utensils
- Standing for long hours is part of the job
- Maintain safe and sanitary workspace
- Must be respectful of the kitchen space and co-workers
- Ability to bend, twist, and kneel occasionally

**Requirements**:

- A working knowledge of HACCP and/or GMP is required.
- A Food Handlers Certificate is required.
- Experience in a food production / commercial kitchen facility is required.
- Must have a Culinary School diploma or degree, or education in Food Safety and QA.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$22.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have a Culinary School Diploma or Degree, or an education in Food Safety?

**Experience**:

- Food handling: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-14
Expected start date: 2025-02-24