About Us

At Saffron Hill, we believe good food is an experience and every ingredient has the power to inspire, nourish and bring people together.

From our state-of-the-art Culinary Centre in Lower Sackville, we proudly create and deliver exceptional food across a variety of sectors. From homemade soups and freshly baked goods to thoughtfully prepared entrées and nutritious meals, every dish reflects our commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and flavour.

Why Work with Us

We’re proud of a workplace culture built on respect, innovation, accountability, and shared success. You’ll be a part of a team that transforms carefully chosen ingredients into experiences that nourish, inspire, and bring people together. As part of our team, you can expect:

- Competitive compensation based on your experience and skill level.
- A consistent schedule with guaranteed hours.
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- An RRSP matching program to help support your future.
- Paid time off to support rest, balance, and well-being.
- Life, travel, and additional insurance coverage.
- Free 24/7 virtual healthcare through our group benefits plan.
- Free onsite parking.
- Access to thousands of discounts through our WorkPerks program, including savings on apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, sports, and entertainment events.

About the Role

The Panner is responsible for portioning prepared food into individual containers according to established weights and production requirements.

This is a highly repetitive,



detailed-focused position that requires the ability to work consistently and accurately throughout the shift. The role involves working in a refrigerated environment for extended periods, standing for an entire shift, and repeatedly weighing and portioning food.

What You’ll Do

- Receive prepared food from the cooking team and portion it into individual containers.
- Use scales to ensure each portion meets the required weight.
- Follow recipes, portioning guidelines, and production instructions.
- Consistently measure and portion large quantities of food with accuracy.
- Check weights and make adjustments as needed to maintain consistency.
- Complete audits as necessary.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area on compliance with HACCP standards.
- Work at a steady pace while meeting daily production requirements.
- Communicate with the Leadership teams when there are questions or discrepancies.
- Follow safety, environmental and infection control practices as per facility policies.

What You’ll Bring

- Strong attention to detail and pride in accuracy.
- Comfortability working in cold environments with repetitive tasks, prolonged standing,



and lifting/moving equipment up to 50 lbs.
- A high-school diploma or equivalent education.
- Experience in food service or food production preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety and handling practices.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
- Good organization and time-management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
- Physically able to lift, load carts, and stand for extended periods.
- Basic record-keeping and communication skills.
- Commitment to health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Commitment to Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility

Saffron Hill Hospitality Group is building a workplace where people feel welcome, respected, and able to do their best work. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences, and we are committed to inclusive hiring and accessible employment practices.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, let us know how we can support you.

We welcome applicants who are passionate about hospitality, teamwork, and creating exceptional guest experiences. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $18.25-$20.55 per hour

Advantages:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you available to work 7:00AM-3:00PM?

Location:

- Lower Sackville, NS B4C 0A3 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Panner, Part-Time (Weekends) (Canada)
🏢 Saffron Hill Hospitality Group
📍 Canada