Join The Best Team In The Industry

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd was founded in 1993 to provide Foodservice Customers with a fresh alternative. An outstanding supply network, efficient distribution through our three regional locations, and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.

Fresh Start Foods is currently seeking a full time Director of Purchasing to join our team in our Milton, Ontario location

Reporting to the Vice President of Fresh Start Foods, the Director of Purchasing has overall responsibility for leading all purchasing related activity within the company. The Director of Purchasing is responsible for developing and executing the overall freight and purchasing strategy, ensuring that quality, food safety and GMP’s are achieved and maintained by our suppliers in addition to developing employees skills and abilities and leadership development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall growth of existing business within established customer base
• Working with the National Buyer to execute purchasing strategies
• Negotiate local vendor contracts
• Responsible for direct load and food terminal purchases
• Oversee inventory processes
• Produce weekly pricing
• Monitor and report on market trends and updates
• Visit supply chain (growers, farmers, distributors) as required
• Oversee the setting of purchasing budget goals and objectives
• Ensure that all budget targets are met or exceeded
• Participate in the overall development of the annual operating plan (AOP) and the Long Range Plan (LRP)

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Post-Secondary Education preferred (College Diploma or University Degree) with an emphasis / specialization in Purchasing/ Marketing, Sales or Business Administration
• Specific produce experience or certification
• 7–10 years of relevant purchasing experience(preferably in a produce, food processing, or distribution / logistics environment)
• Proven track record of leading growth initiatives and expanding business
• Excellent customer service skills with all levels of customers
• Excellent leadership, organizational, multi-tasking and presentation skills
• Strong business acumen, budgeting, strategic planning
• Strong PC skills, proficiency with Google and Office software
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• A broad knowledge of the technical aspects involved in managing employees in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment that continues to grow
• Travel as required

Fresh Start Foods offers successful candidates competitive wages, group health care benefits and RRSP program. If you possess these skills and experience and want to learn more about this exciting career opportunity, please forward your resume immediately to: fsferecruitment@freshstartfoods.com

Fresh Start Foods is currently hiring full time Split Case Selectors, who are eager to work in a challenging, fast paced environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, manually picking product, counting or weighing items, labeling and transferring to dock area for loading.

• $16.50 / Hour
• Evening shift 7:00pm – 4:00am
• Work Schedule Sunday through Friday (scheduled days off Saturday and mid week)

We Provide:

• Training
• Team-based Work Environment
• Health Care Benefits & RRSP Program
• Employee Purchase Program
• Commitment to Safety

Require Candidates To:

• Previous warehouse experience
• Reliable and dedicated team member
• Have flexible availability – able to work OT and Sundays
• Able to work in a refrigerated environment
• Physically fit / 50lb lifting requirement

If you posses these skills and experience and want to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your resume immediately to fsferecruitment@freshstartfoods.com

Fresh Start Foods is currently hiring full time Processing Team Members who are eager to work in a fast paced team oriented work environment in our Milton, Ontario location.

• Afternoon shift – 4:00 pm to 1:00 am
• Hours of Operation Sunday through Friday

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cutting fruits and vegetables
• Product grading
• Cleaning equipment
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in a food processing facility would be an asset
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment

We Provide:

• Team based work environment
• Permanent full time hours
• $14.00 / hour
• Training provided
• Job security
• Group Health Care Benefit Program
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRPS) Program – Company Match Up to 3%
• Opportunity for advancement
• Company sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQ’s)

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your resume immediately to fsferecruitment@freshstartfoods.com or by fax to 905-878-9010.

Fresh Start Foods is currently hiring a full time Machine Operator who is eager to work in a fast paced team oriented work environment in our Milton, Ontario location.

Description of Role:

• Afternoon Shift – 4:30 pm to 1:00 am
• Hours of Operation: Sunday through Friday
• Reporting directly to the Lead Hand or Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurate completion of documentation when required – blade sheet
• Works in a safe manner and follows all safety procedures
• Set up and operate machines – slicers, dicers, peelers
• Perform testing procedures to ensure machines are working optimally
• Plant floor person responsible for functions related to processing – washing food products
• Able to read the recipes (weight, cut size, volume)
• Monitor and troubleshoot basic machine problems and quality issues

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Previous manufacturing experience in food processing facility
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

• Team based work environment
• Permanent full time hours
• $16.00 / hour
• Training provided
• Job security
• Group Health Care Benefit Program
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRPS) Program – Company Match Up to 3%
• Opportunity for advancement
• Company sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQ’s)

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your resume immediately to: fsferecruitment@freshstartfoods.com

EATING NEW CREATIONS

(A Division of Fresh Start Foods)

Mississauga Facility

FULL TIME - Shipper/Receiver

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. was founded in 1993 to provide Foodservice Customers with a fresh alternative. An outstanding supply network, efficient distribution through our three regional locations, and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.

Eating New Creations (ENC) was established in 2003 with a single focus - to provide the food service industry with a line of quality Sandwiches. The idea was to deliver fresh pre-made sandwiches to Hotels, Airlines and many other institutions. We insist on maintaining the high level of customer service by which our company was founded.

We are seeking an experienced Shipper/Receiver to join our team, based out of our Mississauga, Ontario location.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Offloads product from trucks and provides for rotation on a “first in-first out” basis
• Is licensed and operates a pump truck or an electric pallet jack safely and efficiently
• Stacks pallets correctly, i.e., heavy products used as the base, light products on top
• Stages products in cooler, warehouse and on dock to ensure that only quality products are accessible for selection and delivery to customers, and consults with the supervisor, quality control specialist or purchaser when there is a doubt about quality
• Responsible for the accuracy and quality all products shipped or received
• Stores all received product in the designated areas, or communicates with supervisor in the event that product has not been stored in the designated area
• Inspects all incoming trucks according to company guidelines. (temperature, cleanliness and sanitation)
• Records all deliveries in log
• Processes P.O’s (purchase orders) in Warehouse Management System after receiving physical product

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• 2 – 3 years of experience operating above equipment in a warehouse environment (accident free)
• Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to follow written performance and safety instructions (ie: WHMIS, training, policy and guidelines, etc)
• Knowledge of produce is an asset
• Has a history of good attendance and adherence to the work schedule
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment.

We Provide:

• Competitive Wages
• Group Health Care Benefit Program
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Program – Company Match Up to 3%
• Annual Safety Boot Allowance
• Employee Purchase Program
• Opportunity for advancement
• Company sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQ’s)

If you posses these skills and experience and want to learn more about this exciting career opportunity, please forward your resume immediately.

Fresh Start Foods is currently hiring full time Order Selectors, who are eager to work in a challenging, fast paced environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, manually picking product and assembling on a pallet and transferring to dock area for loading, rotating product, putting away stock and daily cleaning.

• Evening shift 10:00pm – 6:00am
• Work on your own

We Provide:

• Competitive Wages
• Team-based Work Environment
• Training Provided
• Health Care Benefits & RRSP Program
• Employee Purchase Program
• Commitment to Safety

Require Candidates To:

• Previous warehouse experience
• Have flexible availability – able to work OT and Sundays
• Able to work in a refrigerated environment
• Physically fit / 50lb lifting requirement

If you posses these skills and experience and want to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your resume immediately to john.jones1@freshstartfoods.com

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. was founded in 1993 to provide Foodservice Customers with a fresh alternative. An outstanding supply network, efficient distribution through our three regional locations, and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.

We are currently seeking an experienced Foodservice Street Sales Rep to join our team for the Ottawa/Gatineau area.

Description of Role:
Reporting to the Ottawa Branch Manager, the position of Sales Representative is a field sales representative role which has overall responsibility for leadership of all sales related activity within their assigned areas/customers with a strong focus on new business acquisition and growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Sales Representative with Fresh Start Foods, you will have overall responsibility for a number of tasks within a defined geographic territory of Ottawa/Gatineau such as:

• Developing new business in your territory through active cold calling, site visits and business contacts
• Strong customer service support to the customer base you bring on to ensure high retention rate
• Partnering with current customer base to provide unique value added produce solutions
• Coordination of all budgeting, pricing, and reporting support for your territory

Customer Relationship Management:
Maintaining strong and healthy customer relationships by:

• Communicating with customers on a regular basis
• Conducting business reviews on customers – formalize program/capture data and surveys
• Conflict resolution to ensure that any customer issues/concerns are dealt with in a fair and timely manner

Reporting:
A critical element of this position is to ensure that the following reports / analysis are produced as required:

• Velocity report / trend analysis
• Sell price & Margin analysis
• Budget management
• Customer/account activity
• Competitive activity reporting
• Customer Services Representative reporting – territory results vs. plan
• Other related reports as required

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• 3-5 years of sales experience in the food / consumer packaged goods industry, food service, or a related industry experience
• University degree or college diploma
• Specific produce experience would be an asset
• Familiar with chefs, restaurateurs and foodservice professionals in the Ottawa/Gatineau area
• A track record of sales success in both top line volume growth and broadening sales within current client base
• Strong commitment to customer service
• Excellent communication, presentation, and financial management skills
• English/French bilingual, both written and conversational would be a strong asset

Fresh Start Foods offers successful candidates competitive wages, group health care benefits and RRSP program and employee purchase program.

If you possess these skills and experience and want to learn more about this exciting career opportunity, please forward your resume immediately.

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. was founded in 1993 to provide Foodservice Customers with a fresh alternative. An outstanding supply network, efficient distribution through our three regional locations, and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.

We are currently seeking a full time Sales and Customer Service Coordinator to join our team, based out of our Ottawa Ontario location.

Description of Role:
Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Sales and Customer Service Coordinator (SCSC) will have overall responsibility to support and service existing customers as well as assigned outside sales personnel and their respective customers via telephone, email, field visits, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Revenue Growth
• Customer Retention (Customer Service)
• Growth of existing business within established customer base
• Manage pricing structure for designated accounts; blended overall GM target 25% or greater

Customer Relationship Management:
Maintaining strong and healthy customer relationships by:

• Communicating with customers on a regular basis
• Conducting business reviews on customers – formalize program/capture data and surveys
• Conflict resolution to ensure that any customer issues/concerns are dealt with in a fair and timely manner

Reporting:
A critical element of this position is to ensure that the following reports / analysis are produced as required:

• Velocity report / trend analysis
• Sell price & Margin analysis
• Budget management
• Customer/account activity
• Competitive activity reporting
• Customer Services Representative reporting – territory results vs. plan
• Other related reports as required

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• University degree or College diploma in business or related discipline
• 3 – 5 years of inside customer service or sales experience, with specific experience prospecting for/attaining new business development
• Budget management
• Understanding of how to manage various components of price at customer level
• Sales experience within the produce industry would be an asset
• Sales experience in a consumer packaged goods organization (i.e.: food) where expectations are just in time delivery
• Sales certification would be an asset (i.e.: professional selling skills seminar OR CPS – certified professional sales designation)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• French or other language would be an asset
• Strong computer skills (Google Docs)
• Experience in the use of computer technology to support the selling process (i.e. Customer presentations, information gathering)
• Ability to travel across Ontario as required

Fresh Start Foods offers successful candidates competitive wages. If you posses these skills and experience and want to learn more about this exciting career opportunity, please forward your resume immediately to: theo.yeaman@freshstartfoods.com.