Availability Required

- Tuesday & Thursday: 6:30 am - 2 pm
- Sunday: 4 am - 12 pm

Who We Are

UpMeals is a fresh food manufacturer producing ready-to-eat meals from our facilities in Vancouver and Calgary. We produce approximately 14,000 meals per week for grocery retailers, corporate clients and universities across British Columbia and Alberta.

All products are made in-house by our own production team, giving us full control over quality, food safety and consistency. Our focus is making healthy, high-quality meals accessible wherever our customers work, study and shop.

With a team of approximately 55 employees, UpMeals is growing quickly and expanding into new markets and channels. This role offers the opportunity to help build the HR foundation that supports that growth, from hiring and onboarding to policies and employee support.

Who You Are

You are fast, precise, and take pride in the visual appeal of the food you create. You understand that every sandwich you build is a reflection of our brand’s commitment to quality and freshness. You thrive in a high-volume environment and enjoy the rhythm of a structured production line. You are a team player who is reliable, punctual, and maintains a high standard of personal hygiene and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

- Works effectively with the kitchen team, and complies with company procedures and food safety policies.
- Reports directly to the production manager and ensures to reach the sandwiches target by leading the team efficiently.
- Communicates effectively daily with the kitchen team.
- Prepares daily workstation with required equipment and keeps station sanitary and organized throughout the shift.
- Reads and accurately follows recipe instructions and amounts.
- Portioning ingredients/components accurately, following recipes and instructions.




- Performs food preparation duties in a sanitary and safe manner.
- Ensures ingredients are tagged, date-labeled, covered, stored, and rotated effectively.
- Keeps utensils and equipment clean and sanitary.
- Removes trash and clearing storage bins/cardboard.
- Performs other miscellaneous tasks to help the production team, as required.

What You Bring

- Previous experience in a high-volume sandwich shop, deli, or food production facility is a strong asset.
- Ability to work quickly without sacrificing the quality or neatness of the product.
- Comfort with repetitive tasks, including spreading, layering, and wrapping, with a high degree of precision.
- Ability to distinguish between different recipes and identify minor discrepancies in ingredient quality.
- Ability to stand for the duration of the shift and perform repetitive hand/arm motions.
- Strong ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English.
- A consistent track record of punctuality and a "team-first" attitude.

Why Join Us?

- Join a growing food manufacturing company with a strong reputation and long-term stability.
- Play a critical role in ensuring food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Consistent hours with a structured sanitation schedule.
- Supportive operations team with clear procedures, training, and ongoing guidance.
- Opportunities to grow into expanded sanitation, quality, or operations roles as the company scales.
- Access to the UpMeals staff meal program.
- Be part of a mission-driven team focused on making healthy food accessible everywhere.

Job Type: Part time

Pay: $18.25-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule

Application question(s):

- Are you available on all three days:

Tuesday & Thursday: 6:30 am - 2 pm
Sunday: 4 am - 12 pm

Experience:

- Sandwich Making: 1 year (required)
- Team Lead/Supervisor: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Sandwich Team Lead (Vancouver)
🏢 UpMeals.ca
📍 Vancouver