Food Production Team Member

Bento; Richmond; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health benefits

Career advancement

ESG initiatives

Job summary

Bento is seeking a Food Production Team Member at our BC facility in Richmond. You will help create quality sushi and Bento products while maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and promoting teamwork across the shift.

The role offers full-time or part-time hours with competitive pay, accrual benefits, and opportunities for training and career advancement in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes ESG and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• You thrive in a highly repetitive task environment.
• Able to work in a refrigerated, cold climate (10°C working climate, 4°C for walk in refrigerator and -18°C for walk in freezer).
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lb) where required and stand for extended periods.
• Flexible to work various shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi and other products including cooking rice, preparation of raw ingredients, sushi rolling, cutting, sorting, and packaging.
• Ensure all operating standards including food safety are adhered and final products meet quality standards.
• Wash all pots, pans, inserts, utensils, etc. and clean kitchen equipment when called upon and as per cleaning schedule.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all other teammates to foster and promote a working environment that maximizes morale, productivity, and efficiency.

Skills

Team collaboration

Cold environment

Heavy lifting

Flexible shifts

Job description

DSD Commissary Permanent Full Time Hourly Front Line

FOOD PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBER

Location and hours

• British Columbia Food Factory: 150-4311 Viking Way, Richmond BC, V6V 2K9 | Monday to Friday and Sunday availability: 6:00 am - 1:00 pm

Responsibilities

As a Food Production Worker, you focus on creating quality sushi and other Bento products. You maintain a sanitary work environment by following a routine cleaning schedule of kitchen equipment. Lastly, you put the “team” in teammate by fostering an inclusive working environment by promoting teamwork and collaboration to maximize morale, productivity, and efficiency.

• Prepare sushi and other products including cooking rice, preparation of raw ingredients, sushi rolling, cutting, sorting, and packaging.
• Ensure all operating standards including food safety are adhered and final products meet quality standards.
• Wash all pots, pans, inserts, utensils, etc. and clean kitchen equipment when called upon and as per cleaning schedule.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all other teammates to foster and promote a working environment that maximizes morale, productivity, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• You thrive in a highly repetitive task environment
• Able to work in a refrigerated, cold climate (10°C working climate, 4°C for walk in refrigerator and -18°C for walk in freezer)
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lb) where required and stand for extended periods
• Flexible to work various shifts and weekends

Why you should join our team:

• Full Time/Part-time starting immediately at $18.25/hour.
• Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive group health benefits that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.

Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as a; sushi chef, sushi maker, sushi cook, prep cook, line cook, production worker, food manufacturing, food processor, food mixing.