Job Description

Company Description

At Farm Boy, it is our mission to create a fun, fresh experience for all! Whether you are a team member or a customer, Farm Boy is passionate about creating a unique fresh food shopping experience and ensuring that we deliver on our commitments.

As we continue to grow within Ontario, Farm Boy is excited to welcome new team members that share our passion for providing the best fresh shopping experience!



This position is responsible for contributing to the coordinated efforts of preparing high-quality products for our retail stores. The performance of the duties must align with all Food Safety standards, and ensure a quality service approach to all customers, employees and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervise the Department activity ensuring that goals are properly communicated and attained.
• Oversee team members and provide direction and support.
• Ensure that all products produced in the facility meet the standards for quality and portion size.
• Load orders into the Central Kitchen business system and print production schedules.
• Ensure products are properly labeled and loaded into totes.
• Assist, relieve, and train designated departmental personnel as requested by the Production Manager.
• Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures including cleaning, sanitation, government regulation and food safety.
• Ensure proper Health & Safety practices are adhered to for efficiency and work safety.
• Create and encourage a team-oriented work environment.
• Actively participate in the ongoing effort to improve business practices.
• Practice proper care and maintenance of all equipment.
• Recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 1 year of related experience in a production facility or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Superior quality and customer service standards.
• Good knowledge of kitchen operations, procedures and equipment.
• High personal initiative and problem-solving ability.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Superior standards of sanitation, cleanliness and food safety.
• Strong team-oriented approach to tasks.
• Positive outlook with a history of proven dependability and commitment.
• Willingness to strictly adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Work & Sensory Environment:

• Required to wear cumbersome protective clothing or equipment during shift.
• Lack of control over pace due to multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond one\'s control.
• Ability to work in a cool environment for prolonged periods (4 to 6 degrees Celsius).
• Exposure to workplace hazards including the potential of icy floors, spills and equipment malfunctions.
• Required to lift, carry and/or handle heavy objects.
• Required to stand for extended periods of time while performing production work.
• Repetitive bending and twisting movements are required.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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