Custodian (7AM - 3:30PM)

Who We Are:

We believe people should never settle for boring baked goods, ever.

We are Portofino Bakery, one of British Columbia's fastest-growing bakeries, serving an increasing network of local grocery and food service customers across Western Canada.

Portofino Bakery was founded over 20 years ago in Victoria, BC, with the mission to provide better artisan bread to the local community in Victoria. Today, we have over 200 team members and 3 facilities and are continuing our mission to enrich the lives of our customers with every baked good.

Portofino Bakery is part of Bond Bakery Brands, a stakeholder-focused investment platform started by three friends, and includes Pace Processing & Product Development, Holy Napoli, and Coco Bakery. Together, we are building better bakeries.

The Bread and Butter of the Position:

If you take pride in making things squeaky clean and aren't afraid to use a little elbow grease, our Custodian/Sanitation Team Member position may be right for you. As an important part of our day-to-day operations, our Custodian/Sanitation Team Members work behind the scenes to ensure our commercial bakery maintains the highest levels of cleanliness and sanitation.

Reporting to our Sanitation Supervisor, our Custodian/Sanitation Team Members are responsible for:

• Completing all sanitation shift duties as assigned
• Disassembling, sanitizing, and reassembling food processing equipment as per Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
• Using appropriate cleaning methods, ensuring to clean all equipment and utensils in accordance with General Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Cleaning the production floor and surrounding area to ensure that GMP standards are adhered to
• Locking-out, dismantling, cleaning and sanitizing production equipment in accordance with the master sanitation schedule and sanitation standard operating procedures
• Using approved cleaning chemicals, cleaning methods, personal protective equipment and cleaning equipment, as per GMP standards, training and safety requirements, at all times
• Ensuring that all janitorial and sanitation tasks are completed as per the company schedule
• Documenting all cleaning and sanitation activities when completed and reporting deficiencies to the Sanitation Supervisor.
• Working in a safe and conscientious manner, as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Maintaining a Workplace Hazardous Information Systems (WHMIS) certification, adhering to all safety standards and good manufacturing practices
• Auditing the Daily Sanitation Checklist and documenting all tasks, completed and incomplete
• Working with the Maintenance team members to ensure the production facility is safe and properly maintained.
• Meeting compliance standards as part of the regulatory team
• Acting as part of the Quality Team, ensuring quality activities were performed and documented accordingly
• Other duties as assigned

Shifts and availability:

• 8-hour shifts (7am-3:30pm start time)
• This is a full-time permanent position.

The Ingredients You Bring to the Table:

• 1-year previous experience in a sanitation, custodian or janitorial role, preferably in a highly regulated environment; however, we will provide training
• Knowledge and experience with sanitation programs, including the 7 steps of cleaning
• Knowledge and experience with GMP standards and procedures
• Comfortable with WHMIS, First Aid, Health and Safety legislation
• Comfortable with Health Canada-regulated environments and protocols
• Comfortable working at heights; fall arrest is considered an asset
• HACCP knowledge is considered an asset
• Strong verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently, as well as in a group
• The ability to work on your feet for extended periods
• The ability to work in a clean, organized manner
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs
• A commitment to upholding company policies, compliance and quality standards
• A willingness to learn and grow

The Details You'll Loave:

• $20.00 starting wage
• Guaranteed annual raises
• Medical & Dental benefits including Life Insurance
• Access to complimentary "staff bread" to take home when available
• Opportunity for advancement
• Annual Footwear Allowance
• Paid Training
• Uniforms Provided
• Comprehensive Wellness and Leadership Development Program

Our Values and What We Expect From Our Breadhead Team Members:

Integrity

We keep it real — in the way we treat our customers, in the way we speak with one another, in the way we walk our safety talk, and in the way we make our products. We are not afraid to have difficult conversations while maintaining respect for one another. We look for areas of common ground - we are stronger together.

Quality

We stand for quality without compromise. With our products. With our people. With sourcing quality ingredients. And taking the extra time needed to bring out the best flavours and textures to make our product better.

Growth

We understand that in order to create a greater positive impact for our customers and communities, we need to continue growing our reach. We commit to being an important part of Portofino's growth journey. And we commit to growing ourselves through training and both personal and professional development.

Community

We are proud that Portofino was born and raised on Vancouver Island and that we are a diverse group of individuals. We know that our success is because of the support of our local communities. And we know the bigger we grow, the more we can give back to the communities that have done so much for us.

Inclusivity Statement:

At Portofino Bakery, we believe that diversity of experience, opinion and background is fundamental to our future growth. We believe success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment where people from various backgrounds can work productively together. Portofino Bakery is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Work Location: In person