Gourmet Kitchen Assistant (Full- time)

denninger ltd; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing seeks dedicated kitchen assistants to support gourmet production. This role involves preparing raw materials, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a clean workspace in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong knife skills and the ability to work under pressure while adhering to health and safety standards. Join a team that values quality and customer service, and enjoy a supportive workplace with opportunities for career advancement and training.

Benefits

20% Staff discount

Health, vision and dental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Access to 24/7 virtual health care

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Access to corporate perks and benefits

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with raw meat products and knife skills are essential.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepares raw materials and performs final mixing and packaging.
• Responsible for product quality and operating within health guidelines.

Skills

Knife skills

Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment

Ability to work under pressure

Comfortable working with raw meat products

Tools

Tilt fryers

Steam kettles

Hobart mixers

Ovens

Job description

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 five 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 6 months after hire
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to 24/7 virtual health care
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Access to corporate perks and benefits

DAYTIME - WEEKDAY SHIFTS

Job Summary: Assists the kitchen supervisor with the production in the gourmet kitchen.

Job Duties

• Prepares raw materials for production in the gourmet kitchen (clean and cut vegetables etc.)
• Performs the final mixing, assembly and packaging of kitchen products
• Places finished products into the appropriate coolers for shipping
• Responsible for entering ingredient lot numbers and best before dates on recipes
• Retrieves raw materials and equipment from freezer/stockroom for production
• Ensures product quality and consistency
• Cleaning of dishes, equipment, machinery and floors
• May also assist in other departments
• Responsible to operate within the health and safety guidelines
• Other duties as required by management

Requirements

• Comfortable working with raw meat products (beef, pork, chicken)
• Knife skills are a strong asset
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment (operating tilt fryers, steam kettles, Hobart mixers and oven, etc) are a strong asset
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive work for extended periods of time
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Comfortable with assisting other departments as necessary

Working Conditions and Environment

• Meat packaging and food manufacturing plant
• Physically demanding and fast paced work environment
• Early morning start (6 am Monday to Friday)
• Refrigerated (cold) environment
• Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation

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.