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

Please Note: This is not a restaurant or chef position. This role is based in a food manufacturing environment where you will follow standardized recipes at an industrial scale while adhering to strict quality assurance and food safety standards. We're looking for someone who enjoys food preparation and cooking, but the focus is on consistency, process, and production rather than creating dishes or working as a traditional cook.

Required skills and qualifications:

- Demonstrates a strong commitment to workplace safety and safe operating practices
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment 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 fast-paced setting

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

- Follow standardized recipes and production procedures to prepare food products at an industrial scale while maintaining consistent quality
- Accurately weigh, measure, and prepare ingredients according to production requirements and specifications
- Operate food production equipment and monitor cooking times, temperatures, and product appearance
- Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation across all production batches
- Adhere to food safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs),



sanitation procedures, and allergen control protocols
- Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, utensils, and production areas to maintain a safe work environment
- Properly handle, store, and rotate ingredients and materials to ensure freshness and quality
- Monitor production processes, identify quality concerns, and report or address deviations as required
- Maintain accurate production and quality control records in accordance with company policies
- Support production goals by preparing materials, organizing work areas, and collaborating with team members in a fast-paced manufacturing workplace
- Perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, moving ingredients, and standing for extended periods throughout the shift

Wage: $20.65 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.

If you are a dependable, safety-focused individual with a strong work ethic, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume for consideration.

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.

Our recruitment process includes AI-assisted screening tools designed to help identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the role. All hiring decisions are made by a human recruiter.

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Pay: $20.65 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you comfortable working early mornings?

Experience:

- Production : 1 year (preferred)
- Kitchen: 1 year (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Own vehicle (required)

Location:

- Ottawa, ON (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Food Production Worker (Ottawa)
🏢 Express Employment Professionals
📍 Ottawa