Kitchen Production Associate

T&T Supermarket; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a Kitchen Production Associate in Markham, Canada. This position involves producing BBQ and Sushi foods, controlling quality and inventory, and ensuring cleanliness and safety in the production area. Candidates should have experience in cooking kitchen products and possess Food Safe Certification. The role requires good communication and organizational skills, and flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in cooking Kitchen products such as BBQ and Sushi.
• Knowledge in workplace health and safety and food safety.
• Understanding of relevant tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Produce BBQ, Sushi, and/or other Cooked Foods based on orders.
• Control product quality, freshness, and inventory levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the production area.
• Assist customers with inquiries.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure food safety.

Skills

Cooking Kitchen products

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

Food Safe Certification

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Kitchen Production Supervisor, this position is responsible for supporting the Kitchen Production Supervisor in producing the assigned products (BBQ, Sushi and/or other Cooked Foods) based on orders received, and for controlling quality, freshness, inventory and wastage.

Responsibilities

• Produce the correct quantity of assigned products (BBQ, Sushi and/or other Cooked Foods) based on orders received
• Perform production duties as assigned for various products (BBQ, Sushi and/or other Cooked Foods), which may include but are not limited to:
• Prepare various perishable food items such as vegetables, meat and fish, etc.
• Rice cooking, vegetable/meat/fish cutting; dish stir-frying, deep frying, pan frying, etc.
• Control product (BBQ, Sushi and/or other Cooked Foods) quality, freshness, inventory levels and wastage
• Be responsible for the cleanliness, hygiene, equipment and tools maintenance follow-up along with workplace safety of the production area
• Assist in answering customers’ inquiries
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure food safety, safe work procedures and do not engage in unsafe behavior
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s)
• Accountable, pleasant and able to take initiative

Qualifications

• Possess knowledge and prior experience in cooking Kitchen products (BBQ, Sushi and/or other Cooked Foods)
• Possess knowledge in workplace health and safety and food safety (Food Safe Certification required)
• Have a good understanding of tools and equipment relevant to the job
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills
• A good team player
• Flexible to work in various shifts, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, morning and evening hours