Production Associate (Commissary)

Job Responsibility:

Commissary

Who We Are

Meet Fresh Prep — Western Canada's most convenient and sustainable meal kit delivery service. As a certified B Corporation, we make convenient eating healthy and sustainable for the communities we operate in. We source quality local ingredients whenever possible, and deliver in reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging. We offer 10 chef-created meal kit recipes each week, with options for many lifestyles and preferences including vegetarian and vegan. In the past few years, we have collected many awards and recognition for our continued pursuit in being a leader in both customer and employee satisfaction. Some awards include The Georgia Straight's Golden Plates, 23rd and 24th Annual Best of Vancouver award for Best Meal Kit Service, BC's Top Employers 2023, Top SME 2023, and Climate Smart. Fresh Prep also placed on The Globe and Mail's prestigious 2023 Canada's Top Growing Companies list.

Who You Are

You take pride in putting in a hard day's work and value being rewarded for it. You value an organization that is doing good by its people, the planet, and building prosperity. If this sounds like you so far, below are some of the other characteristics of our current Team Members:

• Ultra Reliable. Since we work in teams, we need team members who are engaged and seeking to contribute in a positive manner. Are you willing to show up on time and work hard?

• Responsible. You're a self-starter with the ability to work independently as needed. Can you be trusted to act without needing strict supervision?

• Ready to Grow. Fresh Prep is a rapidly growing company and there are many opportunities for advancement. Are you looking to learn and grow with us?

• Can Take Direction. You can follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner.

What You'll Be Doing

At Fresh Prep, every day may be different! While we are currently in “growth mode”, things are becoming more and more streamlined. This means that your first day may not look like your third or your tenth, but each day you will be doing some of the following:

When you're working in Prep;

• You will be working your shift in an area where the temperature is maintained between 0-10 degrees celsius.

• The main activity in this department is the processing of various ingredients and the assembly of various salads, ready to eat items, family size meal kits and simple side kits.

• You will be required to work as a team and put together the ingredients to the corresponding container per spec sheets for various salads, ready to eat items, family size meal kits and simple side kits based on a time standard.

• You will be required, based on a timed standard, to clean, cut, portion, measure, weigh and package a variety of vegetables, cheeses, sauces and other various ingredients, into their appropriate packaging.

• You will be required to breakdown fresh produce using food processing equipment or other provided tools.

• You will be required to work in a safe manner and to assist in maintaining a clean, healthy, food-safe production facility.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, warehouse, or high-paced environment preferred.

• Able to work in a high-paced warehouse environment with strict deadlines.

• Comfortable working in a temperature controlled environment. The warehouse is kept at between 0 to 10 degrees Celsius.

• Able to stand on your feet for 8 hour shifts.

• Ability to lift objects up to 30 lbs (13 kgs).

What You Can Expect

• Competitive pay

• Consistent weekly scheduling.

• Career growth opportunities.

• Comprehensive health benefits (including medical, dental, vision and life-insurance) after 90 days of successful employment.

• Free food!

Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels our goal is to be inclusive and representative of the communities we operate in. We endeavour to recruit, develop and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well!

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the , please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team!