Job Description

The Opportunity

Dessert Holdings is a leading baked goods platform providing premium layer cakes, cheesecakes, brownies, bars, and other desserts to the retail in-store bakery ("ISB") and foodservice channels on a largely private label basis. We are a rapidly growing company comprised of The Original Cakerie (acq. December 2015), Lawler's Foods (acq. July 2016), Atlanta Cheesecake Company (acq. January 2018) and Steven Charles (acq. December 2021). We are poised for continued growth by bringing high quality products to both retail grocery and food service across North America. Led by a senior team with strong company pedigrees and experience driving improvement - we have exciting opportunities to be a part of this high performance, growth focused organization.

We currently have an opportunity for Full-time Production/Relief Setup Operator personnel to join our team.

Position Description:

This position performs all duties assigned by the Setup Manager, Supervisor and Shift Operations Manager.

Responsibilities & Duties: (This is meant to be an outline, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities)

• Work on the production line in a variety of roles (Depositing, Decorating and Packaging) to produce our high quality cake products
• Follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines
• Work on various tasks with a focus on detail and quality
• Work in a fast-paced, team work environment
• Share in our passion for making amazing, delicious, high quality desserts

• Equipment set up and troubleshooting adjustments, to keep products within standard and to keep all the lines running at or above required performance.
• Maintaining the required hygiene standards of the equipment and the facility, consistent with GMP standards and Master Sanitation Schedules.
• Removing waste from the production areas as needed.
• Safe use, storage, and maintenance of all company supplied cleaning equipment and materials.
• Supporting contract cleaning and maintenance services when necessary.
• Maintaining all BRC audit paperwork and other required documentation as may be required.
• Liaising with appropriate staff throughout the shift to ensure continuous process and quality standards.
• Supporting line staff on day-to-day basis for general troubleshooting/problem-solving/conflict resolution. Get rid of this line.
• Adhering to safety, quality and performance standards.
• Supporting training and continuous learning activities within the department.
• Responsible to practice the 5 steps of cleaning at all times

Position Requirements:

• Chemical knowledge and comfortable working with exposure to cold temperatures
• Ability to work independently, well organized, effective judgment
• Mechanical aptitude is a requirement
• Accountable for the Master Cleaning Schedule
• Excellent attendance record and demonstrated reliability
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, climb stairs, navigate around equipment, and work with a sense of urgency
• Cooperative and works well with others, strong communicator
• Willing and able to be trained on working at heights and safe use of aerial platform equipment (Genie-boom Lifts, Scissor Lifts)

Schedule: Flexible Monday - Saturday (working 8-hour shifts, 5 out of the 6 days each week)

Currently have openings on 2 shifts - A shift Start times between 1am - 6am: and C shift 5:00pm - 10pm

Pay rates: While performing Production role, probationary rate is $18.06 and full rate is $20.07.

While performing Setup role, probationary rate is $21.81 and full rate is $24.24.

This position also provides comprehensive benefits package and RRSP contributions after probation is complete.

We appreciate your interest in joining The Original Cakerie team. Due to volume of candidates applying, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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