Food Production Steamer Operator

Lovely PAO — Guelph, Ontario

Lovely PAO manufactures siopao (steamed buns) and distributes them to stores and supermarkets across Ontario. We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Steamer Operator who can manage a fast-paced production process and become a valued, long-term member of our team.

This is a physically demanding, time-sensitive production role. You’ll coordinate batches through proofing and steaming, rotate trays on a recurring production cycle, and transfer cooked products to cooling trays and racks. Success requires accurate timing, steady work, good judgment, and consistent attention to food safety and product quality.

What you’ll do

- Monitor batch timing and proofing progress so products are ready to steam at the correct stage.
- Follow established production schedules, timers, and batch-tracking procedures.
- Coordinate steamer loading and unloading around a recurring cycle of approximately 12 minutes, following company instructions.
- Remove cooked products, transfer them carefully to cooling trays and racks, and prepare trays for the next batch.
- Keep track of multiple batches at different stages without losing their sequence.
- Recognize when production flow needs attention and communicate promptly with the team to coordinate adjustments.
- Identify and report signs of over-proofing, collapsed buns, inconsistent cooking, or other quality concerns.
- Maintain production pace while following safe equipment-operation and food-handling procedures.
- Handle trays and product loads weighing up to 44 lb (20 kg).
- Work around hot equipment and steam, following burn-prevention procedures and using required protective equipment.
- Keep the steamer area, trays, racks, equipment, and work surfaces clean and organized.
- Complete required production, food-safety, and cleaning records.

What you’ll bring





- A valid Food Handler Certificate recognized in Ontario.
- Previous hands-on experience in food production or a quick-paced commercial kitchen.
- Experience following timed cooking or production processes and coordinating multiple batches.
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to complete a sequence of tasks within established deadlines.
- The ability to stay focused, organized, and accurate during busy production periods.
- Attention to product appearance, consistency, and quality.
- The ability to follow established systems without repeated reminders and ask for guidance when needed.
- Dependable attendance, clear communication, and a respectful approach to teamwork.
- Honesty and accountability, including reporting mistakes, delays, equipment issues, and safety concerns promptly.
- An interest in a long-term role and contributing to the growth of Lovely PAO.

Physical demands and working environment This role involves prolonged standing, repetitive tray handling, moving racks, and working around heat and steam. Product loads can weigh up to 44 lb (20 kg), and the steamer has upper loading positions that require elevated reaching.

Applicants must be able to perform the essential duties safely using appropriate handling methods, equipment, and reasonable accommodation where needed. Safe handling takes priority over production speed.

Helpful experience

- Operating commercial steamers or similar food-production equipment.
- Working with yeast dough, proofing, steamed buns, or bakery production.
- Recognizing how timing and temperature affect dough development and finished-product quality.

Training Lovely PAO will provide training in our products, proofing and steaming procedures, batch-tracking system, equipment operation, quality standards, and food-safety requirements.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Food production steamer operator (Guelph)
🏢 Lovely pao
📍 Guelph