Full-Time Production / Relief Mixer

Why should you join our team?

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.

Our location in London, Ontario has an opening for a Full-time Production / Relief Mixer position.

Position description: Relief mixers are fully trained mixers who 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.

Mixing Responsibilities & Duties: (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.

Position Requirements:

• Must be able to wear mandatory respiratory equipment (face must be clean shaven)
• 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.

Schedule:

• Required to be available for a minimum of four (4) shifts per week from Monday to Saturday, with Saturdays being a regularly required shift.
• Shifts are scheduled Monday through Saturday and 10 hours in length.
• Schedules are posted 2 weeks in advance.
• Start times could be different every day; current openings are on the A-Shift with start times between 12:00 am - 9:45 am & B-Shift with start times between 10:30am - 8:15 pm

What we provide:

Wage: Probationary Rate (70 shifts) Production is $20.56 and Mixing is $23.78

After Probationary Period of 70 Shifts Production rate is $22.84 and Mixing rate is $26.42

Our Benefits!

• We provide uniforms, safety shoes and sick pay.
• Shift premium for all hours worked between 7:00 pm – 5:00 am.
• This position also provides comprehensive benefits package and RRSP contributions after probation is complete.
• You will feel proud to work at our beautiful modern facility.
• We are a progressive employer offering challenge, opportunity and a competitive compensation package in an employee focused work environment.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, Kenny’s Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, MN, employs more than 3,500 people across ten 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 at The Original Cakerie. Due to high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This posting reflects a current vacancy within our organization. No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening or selection process for this position.