Lead Cook (Cook Floor) - St. Stephen, NB
Who We Are
Founded in 1873, Ganong stands as Canada's oldest family owned and operated chocolate company. With a rich heritage and unwavering commitment to quality, we proudly produce our renowned confections in the Canada’s Chocolate Town, St. Stephen, New Brunswick.
The Role
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Lead Cook Operator (Cook Floor) is responsible for manually handling products or manually operating a machine to control the production process. Led production staff in the daily operations of the line to meet and exceed production schedules while adhering to quality standards in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. The operator will manage the production process and lead production staff on their designated line to meet and exceed production schedules and meet quality standards.
The Opportunity
Join Ganong and become a part of our story, where crafting confections to inspire life's sweetest moments is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our core values of safety, integrity, and heritage, we offer an inclusive culture that blends tradition with innovation. Discover endless opportunities for growth and impact as we create confections that bring joy and shape the future of sweet experiences.
Who You Are
We are seeking a detail-oriented and accountable individual with strong computer skills to handle paperwork and multi-task efficiently. The ideal candidate will work well both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating excellent safety practices, problem-solving abilities, and adherence to manufacturing standards. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to perform well under pressure are essential.
Qualifications
- Can work with minimal supervision
- Demonstrate/possess good safety ethics & practices
- Able to problem-solve in a systematic manner
- Knowledge of good manufacturing practices
- Exceptional people skills & coaching ability
- Dependable with good attendance record
- Willingness to be cross trained as there are no positions dedicated to one machine only
- No bending or lifting restrictions
- Knowledge of current health & safety legislations, policies, and procedures
- Ability to work shift work, 8-to-12-hour shifts, holidays, overtime, and call-in shifts as required
Join our Sweet Team:
Become an integral part of Ganong as the Lead Cook Operator 4, steering our company to new heights where fun, boldness, and quality are not just celebrated but valued. If this sounds like the perfect step in your sweet career path, apply online today. We're actively reviewing and interviewing eligible candidates on a rolling basis, so don't delay submitting your application. We appreciate all applicants' interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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