Join a dynamic food production team in Ottawa's East End! Our client is currently hiring a Kitchen Worker/Cook who is passionate about food quality, teamwork, and maintaining high production standards.

Required skills and qualifications:

- Demonstrates a strong commitment to workplace safety and secure operating practices
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production setting is considered an asset
- Familiarity with food safety and safe food handling practices is preferred
- Possesses strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn, follow instructions, and adapt to changing production requirements
- Capable of lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 20-30 lbs
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods, including full 8-hour shifts
- Comfortable working in a refrigerated production environment
- Reliable, dependable, and able to maintain productivity in a rapid-paced setting

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

- Follow standardized recipes, ingredient specifications, and production procedures to ensure consistent product quality
- Accurately weigh, measure, and stage ingredients according to production requirements
- Prepare and cook products while monitoring cooking times, temperatures, and appearance to meet quality standards




- Maintain consistency in product taste, texture, and appearance across all production batches
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and allergen control procedures
- Ensure workstations, equipment, utensils, and production areas are cleaned and sanitized according to company standards
- Properly handle, store, and rotate ingredients and materials to maintain freshness and food safety
- Monitor production processes and identify any quality or process deviations, taking corrective action as required
- Maintain accurate production records and comply with company policies, safety requirements, and quality assurance procedures
- Support efficient production operations by organizing materials, preparing work areas, and collaborating with team members to meet production goals

Wage: $19.95 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Training will be conducted from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Applicants must be able to provide two work-related references.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Express Employment Professionals is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all employees.

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