Job Description

Who We Are:

We believe people should never settle for boring baked goods, ever.

We are Portofino Bakery, one of British Columbia's fastest-growing bakeries, serving an increasing network of local grocery and food service customers across Western Canada.

Portofino Bakery was founded over 20 years ago in Victoria, BC, with the mission to provide better artisan bread to the local community in Victoria. Today, we have over 200 team members, 3 facilities and are continuing our mission to enrich the lives of our customers with every baked good.

Portofino Bakery is part of Bond Bakery Brands, a stakeholder-focused investment platform started by three friends, and includes Pace Processing & Product Development, Holy Napoli and Coco Bakery. Together, we are building better bakeries.

The Bread and Butter of the Position:

If you are organized, detail oriented and love bread, our Packaging Team Member position could be just what you are looking for in your next job. Our Packaging Team Members perform a wide range of duties that involve the packaging of Portofino Bakery products - our bread would not get to customer shelves without packaging!

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, our

Packaging Team Members

are responsible for:

Following all Portofino policies Performing a wide range of duties to ensure the packaging of all Portofino products Following specified production lists Preparing all products for packaging as per company policy Ensuring all products meet quality standards and are sliced, packaged, labelled and dated accurately in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements Operation of all packaging equipment, including slicers Ensuring all product is sliced and packaged to meet all product specifications Reporting to the immediate supervisor or lead any questions or concerns regarding product quality, equipment operation or safety concerns Reporting any errors or damages Ensuring the work area is properly stocked with the correct packaging materials and that management is aware of any low or out of stock products Putting away all loose packaging supplies and tools Cleaning and sanitizing all equipment, tools and workspaces Ensuring that all required documentation is completely accurately and in real time Ensuring all equipment is turned off, locked out, and stored correctly for the next day Ensuring to follow and record on cleaning and sanitation checklists Keeping products rotated and following FIFO standards (First in, First out) Maintain a safe work environment Other duties as assigned

Shifts and availability:

8-hour shifts. (Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm-11:30 pm) This is a full-time permanent position.

The Ingredients You Bring to the Table:

Strong verbal communication skills The ability to work independently, as well as in a group The ability to work on your feet for extended periods The ability to work in a clean, organized manner The ability to lift up to 50lbs A commitment to upholding company policies, compliance and quality standards A commitment to punctuality and reliability, reporting to work on time as scheduled A willingness to learn and grow Previous experience in a warehouse environment is considered an asset Previous experience with HACCP is considered an asset

The Details You'll Loave:

Starting wage is $20.00 per hour Guaranteed Annual Increase Medical & Dental benefits including Life Insurance after 3 months Access to complimentary "staff bread" to take home when available Bi-annual Footwear Allowance Opportunity for advancement Paid Training Comprehensive Wellness and Leadership Development Program Uniforms Provided

Our Values and what we expect from our Breadhead Team Members:

Integrity

We keep it real -- in the way we treat our customers, in the way we speak with one another, in the way we walk our safety talk, and in the way we make our products. We are not afraid to have difficult conversations while maintaining respect for one another. We look for areas of common ground - we are stronger together.

Quality

We stand for quality without compromise. With our products. With our people. With sourcing quality ingredients. And taking the extra time needed to bring out the best flavours and textures to make our product better.

Growth

We understand that in order to create a greater positive impact for our customers and communities, we need to continue growing our reach. We commit to being an important part of Portofino's growth journey. And we commit to growing ourselves through training and both personal and professional development.

Community

We are proud that Portofino was born and raised on Vancouver Island and that we are a diverse group of individuals. We know that our success is because of the support of our local communities. And we know the bigger we grow, the more we can give back to the communities that have done so much for us.

Inclusivity Statement:

At Portofino Bakery, we believe that diversity of experience, opinion and background is fundamental to our future growth. We believe success happens where new ideas can flourish - in an environment where people from various backgrounds can work productively together. Portofino Bakery is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care Life insurance
Work Location: In person