Catering General Worker - Food Prep & Safety (Flex Shifts)

Newrest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Newrest in Canada is seeking a dedicated kitchen production associate to support daily catering operations. You will measure ingredients, set up production, package according to safety guidelines and help maintain sanitation throughout the shift.

Ideal candidates read, write and speak English, can stand for long periods, and work in cold environments including -10°C. Training on HACCP and safety procedures is provided, with opportunities to grow within a global out-of-home catering group.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English
• HACCP knowledge is an asset
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to work in cold rooms for extended periods

Responsibilities

• Have the ability to demonstrate a complete understanding of the required menu
• Measure food ingredients according to portion control guidelines and booklets instruction
• Collect serving plates, dispose food in plates, respecting carefully instructions and booklets guidelines
• Assist in setting up and serving of special meals
• Place racks of products in cooling tunnel or any other dedicated waiting area
• Complete defined production schedule as assigned by Team-Lead, Lead-Hand or Manager
• Edit and organize labels outside & inside for the scheduled production of the day
• Perform proper food packaging / storing based on safety requirements and customers instructions
• Tag every rack in the production according to company’s standards & processes
• Ensure that left over ingredients and packaging material are properly labelled and returned in the dry storage, cooler or packaging material storage
• Bring ingredients or packaging material from the warehouse / fridge / waiting area
• Ensure proper and timely recording of activities, report any unsanitary practice / unsafe condition
• Set up equipment, maintain clean workstation, ensure sanitation before shift / before leaving
• Make sure racks are properly identified, wrapped and moved away from chemicals / hazardous substances, respect all food safety, health & safety, company rules & standards
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to work in cold rooms for extended periods (below -10°C (50°F))
• Ability to read in English, write in English, speak in English
• Good knowledge of HACCP is an asset (training will be provided otherwise)
• Attendance, diligence, punctuality, reliability
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work the morning, evening shift and weekends (depending on assigned shift)

Job description

Newrest in Canada is seeking a dedicated kitchen production associate to support daily catering operations. You will measure ingredients, set up production, package according to safety guidelines and help maintain sanitation throughout the shift.

Ideal candidates read, write and speak English, can stand for long periods, and work in cold environments including -10°C. Training on HACCP and safety procedures is provided, with opportunities to grow within a global out-of-home catering group.