Full-Time Production / Relief Mixer

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Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.

Are you ready to elevate your career and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments!

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Full Time Production / Relief Mixer to join our team based in London, ON. Mixers are fully trained to work in both mixing and production roles. Production will take priority over Mixing when scheduling. Relief Mixers will provide mixing coverage for scheduled and unscheduled absences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (this is meant to be an outline, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities)

• Mix ingredient batches in exact accordance with the recipe formulation and specifications.
• Supply production team with batch output requirements in a timely, as needed basis.
• Work as a team to achieve daily production yields, efficiency and productivity targets.
• Ensure all paperwork is kept in order, completed promptly and accurately and submitted on time.
• Maintain the highest quality & safety standards, adhering to all GMPs, policies and procedures.
• Ensure the area is kept clean and tidy at all times, to prevent potential contamination and / or injury.
• Prepare QA samples and documentation as needed.
• Liaising with relevant personnel on equipment repairs as needed to prevent and minimize downtime.
• Support the training and development of other members within the team.
• Ensure the overall efficiency and productivity of the operation is maintained at a high standard.
• Keep downtime, material and time waste to a minimum.
• Providing direction, leadership and training to other mixers when in 1st Mixer role.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to wear mandatory respiratory equipment (face must be clean shaven)
• High School Diploma is preferred.
• Must be legally eligible to work full-time in Canada.
• 1–2 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably as a food handler
• Have strong communication (oral and written) and comprehension skills.
• Be able to work quickly, under pressure, and have a sense of urgency.
• Be able to record and reconcile information while prioritizing.
• Have the ability to work independently and with minimal direction.
• Have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• The flexibility to meet the ever-changing needs of the department.
• Outstanding work safe attitude and safety record.
• Good attendance record.
• Repeated heavy lifting required up to 50lbs.

Shift Summary:

• Required to be available for 4 days per week between Monday - Saturday. 
• All the shifts are rotational and run for 10 hours with a 30-minute break added.

Schedule:

• Schedules are posted 2 weeks in advance.
• Must be able to accommodate all the starts times on the specified shift
• Start times could be different every day.
  • A-Shift (various start times between 12:00 am - 9:45 am)
  • B-Shift (various start times between 10:30am - 8:15 pm)

What We Offer:

Pay Rate: While performing Production role, probationary rate per hour is $21.18 and full rate is $23.53

                  While performing Mixer role, probationary rate per hour is $24.50 and full rate is $27.22

Our Benefits! 

• Sweet discount on cakes!
• We provide uniforms, safety shoes and sick pay.
• Shift premium for all hours worked between 7:00 pm – 5:00 am
• Weekend premium for all hours worked between 5:00 am - 7:00 pm.
• Comprehensive Health benefits & RRSP contribution after probation is complete.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, and Dianne's Fine Desserts. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across eight manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

We thank you in advance for your interest in The Original Cakerie. Due to high volume, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.