Sausage Kitchen Assistant (Full- Time)

denninger ltd; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% Staff discount across all retail

Health, vision and dental benefits 6%

Employee Assistance Program

Access to 24/7 virtual health care

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Access to corporate perks and benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Associate training focused on skills

Job summary

Denninger's Limited in Southern Ontario operates a Sausage Kitchen production role, with an early start at 5 am Monday to Friday. You will cut, trim and prepare standard meat cuts and assist with production while maintaining clean, compliant food safety standards.

This position reports to the Sausage Kitchen Supervisor and offers opportunities for growth, health benefits after six months, and a staff discount across locations. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat processing is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable handling raw meat products (beef, pork, chicken).

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat.
• Assist with preparation and production of all products in the Sausage Kitchen.
• Maintain a clean environment and follow food safety rules and regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Meat processing

Strong work ethic

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

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 four 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

DAY SHIFTS - WEEKDAY SCHEDULE

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting with the production in the Sausage Kitchen.

Vacancy Status: Open

Reports to: Sausage Kitchen Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
• Assists with preparation and production of all products in the Sausage Kitchen
• Maintains a clean environment and follows all food safety rules and regulations
• All other duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

• Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn
• Previous meat processing experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable handling raw meat products (beef, pork, chicken)
• 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 (5 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.

AI Disclosure:

R. Denninger Limited utilizes AI in the preliminary screening of all applicants to determine their base eligibility. All further review is completed by a member of the Human Resource team.