The Opportunity:You’re a hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You take pride in ensuring operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently, and you enjoy learning new skills while contributing to high-quality outcomes. You’re looking for an opportunity where your work directly impacts product quality and customer satisfaction.At Apex Food Source, we are a best-in-class manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, value-added food products for our brands and the brands of our partners. We are about more than just food—we bring delicious creations to life for our customers and clients. By enhancing what our clients offer consumers, we create memorable food experiences and dining moments. We are business geeks specializing in food, and we value growth, learning, and working together.Every role at Apex contributes to our company values of honesty, respect, excellence, and stewardship.Position Summary:As a Cooking Room Operator, you are responsible for preparing, batching, and cooking sauces according to established recipes and production schedules. You will weigh and measure ingredients, operate and monitor cooking and mixing equipment, perform cleaning and sanitation tasks (including full Clean-in-Place cycles), ensure accurate record-keeping, and collaborate with QA and Production to maintain product quality and consistency.This role is physically active and critical to ensuring that every product we produce meets Apex’s standards for safety, quality, and performance.What You’ll Do:Prepare and batch sauces according to formulation sheets and production schedulesWeigh, measure, and record ingredients accurately using scales and flow metersOperate and monitor kettles, shear mixers, pumps, agitators, and other cooking equipmentFollow cooking parameters (time, temperature, pressure, agitation)



and adjust as requiredPerform pre-start checks and ensure all equipment is clean and ready for useComplete full Clean-in-Place (CIP) cycles for kettles, transfer lines, and pumps following established proceduresPerform end-of-day sanitation of the cooking room, ensuring all surfaces, tools, and equipment meet hygiene standardsComplete and verify all batch sheets, CCPs, and cooking logs accurately and on timeCommunicate with QA and Production to release batches and address quality deviations promptlyMonitor and maintain product consistency (pH, viscosity, color, and texture)Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)Support troubleshooting and perform basic mechanical adjustments to minimize downtimeFollow all safety, sanitation, and food safety procedures at all timesAssist with ingredient staging, tank transfers, and line support as neededParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and qualityWhat We’re Looking For:Experience: Previous experience in food manufacturing or cooking/batching operations preferredTechnical Aptitude: Comfortable operating and troubleshooting mechanical and automated systems (kettles, shear mixers, pumps, valves, scales, etc.)Physical Capability: Able to lift and carry up to 25kg throughout the shiftAttention to Detail: Strong math and documentation accuracy skills for measuring and recording ingredients and process parametersFood Safety & Sanitation Awareness:Knowledge of GMPs, allergen control,



and sanitation best practicesExperience performing CIP and manual sanitation of cooking equipment and production areasCritical Thinking: Ability to identify process deviations and take corrective action independentlyTeam Player: Works well with Production, QA, and Maintenance to achieve daily targetsCommunication: Clear English communication skills—verbal and writtenWork Ethic: Dependable, punctual, and committed to producing high-quality workAdaptability: Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing prioritiesSchedule:Monday to Friday7:00-3:30 p.M.Shift rotation may vary based on production demand, flexibility may be required.Why Apex Food Source?A Place to Grow: We invest in your development with on-the-job training, continuous improvement opportunities, and career advancement prospectsA Culture of Support: Join a team-oriented workplace where your success and well-being are valuedPurpose & Impact: Your work contributes directly to creating food experiences that delight customers and consumersOpportunities for Advancement: Grow within a growing company, explore new roles, and progress your career internally whenever possibleAt Apex, we are committed to each other and to the greater good. If you’re looking for a role where you can be your best self, contribute to something bigger, and work alongside people who will uplift and support you—then we want you on our team.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: $21.00-$24.00 per hourBenefits:Company eventsDental careEmployee assistance programExtended health careLife insuranceOn-site parkingPaid time offTuition reimbursementAbility to commute/relocate:Abbotsford, BC V2T 6W3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Application question(s):Were you referred by a current Apex Team Member? If yes, please provide their full name.Experience:food manufacturing: 1 year (required)Licence/Certification:Forklift Licence (preferred)Work Location:In person#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Production Operator - $21 - $24 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Apex Food Source
📍 Winnipeg