Job Description

Organization: Real Food for Real Kids

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Location: East End of Toronto, ON

Hours of work: Full time, Monday to Friday, 4pm-12am

Compensation: $19/hour

Perks: 2 weeks vacation + 8 PAID Personal Days per year, Health Spending Account, Profit Sharing, RRSP Matching

About Real Food For Real Kids:

Real Food for Real Kids (RFRK) is a growing company on a mission to make real food the standard rather than the exception.

A multiple award-winning company recognized for excellence and innovation, we're a leading healthy catering company for child care centres, schools and camps. RFRK proudly serves nutritious meals and snacks to thousands of children throughout the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area every day. We've also recently launched our Real Food Kitchen Delivery service ( ) to get our yummy food directly into households. Having recently received HACCP certification, we're well poised for growth into new markets and planning for significant expansion over the coming years.

Our production team is looking for a fantastic person who enjoys cooking to join us as a cook team member. If you like the sound of us so far, keep reading to see if you have the experience and skills needed for this rewarding role!

About the Role:

The Machine Operator contributes to the preparation of our packaged meals using a MULTIVAC machine. The Machine Operator ensures overall safe and proper operation of machinery while packaging fresh food items. The Machine Operator is proactive in health and safety matters, ensuring all guidelines are being followed and will consistently work as a member of a fast-paced, busy environment in a team setting.

Some of the things you'll get paid to do:

Food Packaging

• Must work with speed and accuracy to keep up with machine settings, and meet production targets and metrics
• Operate a metal detector to ensure food safety
• Adjust machine speeds and food package settings according to standards set by the Company and Manufacturer
• Monitor and record downtime events on production line relating to machine problems
• Liaise with management and maintenance regarding functioning of all machines
• Assist in switch over and machine film, labels and line supplies replenish
• Conduct basic pre operational checks and shut downs when needed
• Assist maintenance personnel in preventative maintenance and minor repairs
• Monitor cleanliness of the machines and help with cleaning when needed
• Record production data at the end of the day
• Collect samples and visually inspect packages

Food Production

• Assist with high volume food production
• Cook and portion hot food items
• Organize, weigh, and count food items
• Maintain food safety standards and comply with work instructions
• Ensure that items being produced meet our quality and food safety standards and bring issues to the attention of the Production manager and Quality Assurance Team.
• Contribute to team metrics and team meetings

Clean Work Environment

• Maintain a clean working area
• Clean and sanitize equipment and floors after each shift
• Keep fridges and freezers organized
• Carefully follow health and safety rules
• Other duties as required

About You

Must-haves

• High school graduate/diploma
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Basic math skills, including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Additional Skills

• Positive attitude, with a passion to get things done right!
• Hard-working
• Punctual
• Works well in a team environment
• Ability to work on your feet for an 8-hour shift
• Ability to repeatedly lift heavy loads (20-50lbs)
• Attention to cleanliness
• Effective communicator
• GMP and safety awareness
• Able to maintain a positive attitude when dealing with obstacles

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a busy kitchen or production facility
• First Aid Training
• Food Handler's Certificate

Working at RFRK comes with other perks too:

• Employee Savings Program (RRSP/TFSA Matching)
• Healthcare Spending Account (after 6 months of employment)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) services and Mental Health Support benefits
• RFK discounts

To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, explaining why you'd be a great fit for this role. If you meet almost all of the requirements and are not sure if you should apply, apply anyway! We may see something special in your application that sets you apart from the rest.

Real Food for Real Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and at all levels of our organization. We strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

No phone calls or emails, please. We'll contact applicants who fit the bill, and invite them in for an interview.

We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.

Thanks for your interest in Real Food for Real Kids!

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