Kitchen Worker/Cook

Located in Ottawa, ON

Salary: $19.95

Join a dynamic food production team in Ottawa's East End! Our client is currently hiring a Kitchen Worker/Cook who is passionate about food quality, teamwork, and maintaining high production standards.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to workplace safety and safe operating practices
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is considered an asset
• Familiarity with food safety and safe food handling practices is preferred
• Possesses strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn, follow instructions, and adapt to changing production requirements
• Capable of lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 20-30 lbs
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods, including full 8-hour shifts
• Comfortable working in a refrigerated production environment
• Reliable, dependable, and able to maintain productivity in a fast-paced setting
  

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Follow standardized recipes, ingredient specifications, and production procedures to ensure consistent product quality
• Accurately weigh, measure, and stage ingredients according to production requirements
• Prepare and cook products while monitoring cooking times, temperatures, and appearance to meet quality standards
• Maintain consistency in product taste, texture, and appearance across all production batches
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and allergen control procedures
• Ensure workstations, equipment, utensils, and production areas are cleaned and sanitized according to company standards
• Properly handle, store, and rotate ingredients and materials to maintain freshness and food safety
• Monitor production processes and identify any quality or process deviations, taking corrective action as required
• Maintain accurate production records and comply with company policies, safety requirements, and quality assurance procedures
• Support efficient production operations by organizing materials, preparing work areas, and collaborating with team members to meet production goals

Wage: $19.95 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Training will be conducted from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

If you are a dependable, safety-focused individual with a strong work ethic, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume for consideration.

Applicants must be able to provide two work-related references.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Express Employment Professionals is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all employees.

Our recruitment process includes AI-assisted screening tools designed to help identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the role. All hiring decisions are made by a human recruiter.

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