About the Role:

The panner position is integral to the culinary operation of the Production Kitchen. Under the supervision of the Food Services Production Manager, the Panner is responsible for assembling all carts to be distributed both on and off site for all meals and nourishments; performs other related duties as required

Required Education

- A high-school diploma or equivalent education
- Knowledge of the methods and practices of safe food preparation and service.
- Ability to read and write the English language.
- Works and communicates with internal and external customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner.
- Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behaviour and attention to detail

Education considered an asset

- CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification and/or Basics Food Safety Training/ Food Handler's Course would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

- Monitors tempering product to ensure items are available for next day’s panning. Follows all guidelines regarding product handling as per Panning and Portion Protocol document.
- Portion out food as per panning sheets
- Ensures the proper food pans go into the proper food bins
- Report any food shortages to Culinary Supervisor as needed
- Monitors food products to ensure highest quality provided to resident. Reports quality issues to supervisor.




- Prepares food in appropriate pans in prescribed manner to ensure optimal rethermalization quality.
- Prepares food in appropriate portion quantities as indicated by tally sheets for particular day.
- Ensures all food is loaded in the distribution carts in required quantities as indicated by tally sheets.
- Labels all distribution carts with appropriate site/servery destination.
- Maintains all work areas in a tidy, clean and sanitary condition.
- Takes every reasonable precaution to protect own health and safety and the health and safety of other persons at or near the workplace.
- Follows safety, environmental and infection control practices as per facility policies.

If you're ready to join the Saffron team of Excellent People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Saffron based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Saffron believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Saffron, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.12-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Food Packer (Panner) Full Time (Lower Sackville)
🏢 Saffron Hill Hospitality Group
📍 Lower Sackville