Sausage Kitchen Team Lead

7 days ago

Hamilton, Canada Denninger's Foods of the World Full time

R. Denninger Limited is one of the finest food companies in the world. For more than 70 years, quality has been the founding criteria of our company. Denninger’s has four retail locations, a manufacturing plant and a warehouse all located throughout Southern Ontario. Denninger’s associates are hand picked to provide the best service in the industry. If you have a passion for customer service and thrive in a team environment, Denninger’s is the place for you **What We Offer**
- Associate training focused on developing practical skills
- Career advancement opportunities
- 20% Staff discount across all retail locations
- Health, vision and dental benefits after 6 month of employment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to 24/7 virtual health care
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Access to corporate perks and discounts

**Job Summary**:The **Sausage Kitchen Team Lead** is a hands-on leadership role responsible for assisting in the supervision of daily operations in the sausage kitchen, ensuring product consistency and adherence to food safety standards.**Responsibilities**:

- Supervise and lead the sausage kitchen team, ensuring all production targets, quality standards, and timelines are met.
- Operate all sausage production equipment, including but not limited to the bowl cutter, smokehouse, stuffing and linking machines.
- Assist in preparing and batching meat according to production recipes and specifications.
- Ensure proper handling and preparation of meat mixtures, seasonings, and casings.
- Uphold strict adherence to hygiene, sanitation, and food safety protocols at all times.
- Monitor production processes and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- All other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Supervisory experience is required (experience in food manufacturing or meat processing is preferred).
- Willingness and ability to learn and operate all kitchen machinery and production equipment.
- Ability to learn how to properly batch meat according to company standards and recipes.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
- Knife skills are an asset, but not mandatory.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Team-oriented with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.

**Essential Functions**:

- Cold production environment (temperature-controlled), exposure to extreme temperatures (freezers).
- Physically demanding (lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing and pulling up to 100lbs, standing for extended periods, bending and twisting, repetitive tasks and manual dexterity).
- Fast-paced and deadline-driven.
- Early morning start, flexibility in scheduling required.

We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. _Denninger's Limited is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. If you are contacted by R. Denninger Limited regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements._

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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