Priority given to Black, Jamaican and Caribbean POC.

The Company: We are a small-to medium-sized wholesale manufacturer specializing in authentic, ready-to-eat Jamaican cuisine. Our meals are crafted from scratch, using only wholesome ingredients to ensure quality and convenience.

Job Overview:
We’re looking for a reliable, curious person who is eager to learn and gain hands-on food production experience with a local food company.

Job Type: Permanent part-time

Compensation: $19.60 per hour

Hours & Availability:

- Starting at 16 -24 hours per week, with potential to increase up to 32 hours as the position develops.
- Availability required on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with additional shifts on Fridays.
- Shifts scheduled range between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Physical Tasks: Job requires walking, standing, and movements such as safely lifting, carrying, and transferring products and/or equipment. Tasks are performed while standing, and should be performed at a steady and efficient pace. Must be able to safely lift heavy loads, demonstrating proper form, ie: lifting 20 kg bags of flour. Lifting items of varying weight individually, or for items over 50lbs lifting with a partner.

Baking: Work in a team setting, act as assistant to senior team members during the baking process. Roll out dough, fill pies with filling, seal pies and cut dough into shape according to communication from the team. Maneuver full baking racks to appropriate stations. Maintain awareness and time-management to achieve production goals. Share and receive feedback,



join team meetings to review processes and discuss improvements.

Food Preparation/Packaging: Prepare and portion raw meats, and other ingredients for cooking. Cook ingredients in large pots on the kitchen stove. Portion or plate cooked foods. Packaging: Perform final inspection and ensure quality standards are upheld. Package finished products, pack and organize customer orders and shipments.

Cleaning: Follow Food Safety protocols to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment, clean and care for kitchen tools and equipment. Wash and sanitize food prep areas and dishes thoroughly.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES:

- Must have, or must attain Food Safe Level 1
- Must be able to:
- Lift heavy loads: See “Physical Tasks” section above for details
- Remain focused and maintain attention to detail during repetitive tasks
- Be self-sufficient, work well alone or in a group
- Exhibit solution seeking communication
- Have good hand-eye coordination and depth perception
- Take pride in one's work
- Be reliable
- Public transit is available

Job Types: Permanent, Part time

Pay: From $19.60 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 32.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Port Coquitlam, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- Kitchen or Food Prep: 1 year (preferred)
- Production or Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
- Baking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Foodsafe Level 1 Certification (required)

📌 Food Production 16 - 32 hours: Cooking, Baking, Packaging: Jamaican Patties (Port Coquitlam)
🏢 Hibiscus Foods
📍 Port Coquitlam