Summerhill Market is a specialty food grocer specializing in prepared foods, meats, pastry, deli and produce; with three locations and growing
The Food Packager is responsible for overseeing the final stages of food production, mainly: storage, packaging, labeling and distribution from our Commissary to our other locations.
**Working 5 days/week including weekends, full time
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Packager performs some or all of the following duties:
- Overseeing the packaging and labeling of food offerings for sale for retail areas in Summerhill Market’s stores;
- Receiving and fulfilling orders;
- Accurately documenting all production;
- Working with logistics team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of goods;
- Preparing and filling wholesale orders;
- Ability to read, understand and execute orders while managing a team of individuals;
- Anticipating and communicating any shortages to all Summerhill locations;
- Working with management to improve systems;
- Inventory and ordering of all packaging materials;
- Upholding health and safety standards including Toronto Public Health regulations;
- Unpacking and storing supplies in refrigerators, cupboards and other storage areas;
- Performing other duties as may be assigned
- Working closely with lead packager to build on skill set
CREDENTIALS REQUIRED
Skills:
- Ability to execute orders while managing a team of individuals;
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and work environment;
- Ability to manage several tasks and production streams at once;
- Expert knowledge of products, preparation and safe handling;
- Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less;
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures;
- Ability to work in a cold and warm environment as required (fridge, freezer, ovens, stove, etc.);
- An understanding of food and kitchen safety;
Education & Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of previous experience in kitchen, production facility or similar setting
- Computer usage, including email, Microsoft Office and Google
- Understanding of inventory control and food tracking software an asset
- Excellent communication skills - written & oral
- Food Handlers Certification
- Completion of secondary school is preferred
EQUITY STATEMENT
The Summerhill Market is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from diverse communities, including: Aboriginal people, persons of colour, persons with disabilities, new Canadians and immigrants, members of the LGBTQ community and women
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Packaging: 1 year (required)
- Food Handling/Kitchen: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
