Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.
Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.
We are seeking individuals:
Who are customer centric
Who are able to deliver on their commitments
Who value individual excellence and collective performance
Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience
Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd was founded in 1993 to provide Foodservice Customers with a fresh alternative. An outstanding supply network, efficient distribution through our three regional locations, and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.
Fresh Start Foods is currently hiring Full-Time (Permanent) Food Processing Team Members who are eager to work in a fast paced team oriented work environment at our Milton, Ontario location.
Position: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: $19/h - Weekly Pay
Schedule: Sun-Friday, Saturdays off and one day off during the week
Hours: 8am-5pm (Sunday are Mandatory)
We Provide Our Team Member s:
Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
Health Care Benefit Program
RRSP Program - Company Match Up To 3%
Employee Purchase Program
Employee Family Assistance Program
Opportunities for career advancement
Employee Recognition Programs
Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)
Training opportunities
Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
Full-time hours
Commitment to Safety
Responsibilities:
Support and work closely with the Sales Team to meet customers’ needs for new product development
Prep and cook as needed to support testing and presentation needs for customers and at events
Stay current with industry and culinary trends, with a view to sourcing and/or developing new products
Design and maintain a cost analysis system to recognize and quantify development costs; create a system for budgeting new products profitability
Coordinate internal item set up with all related departments
Design and maintain an ongoing tracking system to measure new product sales and profitability
Create and develop a system to review new products quarterly and systematically review items for SKU rationalization to support our strategic growth
Successfully bring a determined amount of new products to market annually
Innovative product development and seasonal item creation in line with our capabilities and capacities
Performs other duties and project management and company related duties as required.
Requirements:
Strong culinary knowledge and skill; safe food handling practices; self motivated, creative and detail oriented
Experience in the food service or retail industry, ideally with previous product development and project management experience
Ability to develop creative food solutions
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to communicate in writing and verbally; and skill in presentation creation, engagement and delivery
Time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects
Strong business acumen and understanding of restaurant operations
Proven ability to deliver results and facilitate a collaborative environment
Familiarity with Quality Assurance and Food Safety standards in a Manufacturing environment
This is an Existing Vacancy
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment,…