Who We Are

We believe people should never settle for boring baked goods, ever.

We are Portofino Bakery, one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing bakeries, serving an increasing network of local grocery and foodservice customers across Western Canada.

Portofino Bakery was founded over 20 years ago in Victoria, BC with the mission to provide better artisan bread to the local community in Victoria. Today, we have over 200 team members, 3 facilities and are continuing our mission to enrich the lives of our customers with every baked good.

Portofino Bakery is part of Bond Bakery Brands, a stakeholder-focused investment platform started by three friends, and includes Pace Processing & Product Development, Holy Napoli and Coco Bakery. Together, we are building better bakeries.

The Bread and Butter of the Position

• Assembling orders for delivery as per provided company order sheets
• Assembling products in a neat and organized fashion to ensure that products will reach the customer undamaged
• Loading, unloading and organizing of finished bakery products from our bakery to our warehouse several times per day (approx. a 2 km drive) using our 5 ton and 1 ton trucks
• Maintaining excellent warehouse organization by storing all items in designated spots including the freezer
• Prepare daily freezer product required and pull and date stamp the products
• Print and organize route delivery paperwork for daily build
• Tracking and recording products as per company policies
• Documenting any damaged, unlabeled, unpresentable or missing products
• Ensuring all product is properly packaged, labelled and presentable for customers
• Complete all administrative duties and paperwork as assigned
• Operating pallet jacks and forklifts as per company practices and safety procedures
• Supporting our operations by maintaining excellent warehouse organization and working with the Warehouse Team and Packaging Teams to ensure all time goals are met
• Completing all administrative tasks, including, but not limited to tracking and recording quantities in a transfer log
• Delivering internal company supplies between facilities (e.g. equipment, tools, supplies etc.)
• Assist with shared janitorial duties with the rest of the Warehouse Team
• Other duties as assigned – including production tasks as needed

The Ingredients You Bring to the Table

• Previous driving experience - bonus points for commercial driving experience!
• A class 5 driver’s license
• A clean driver’s abstract from the past 5 years, with no major infractions
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Forklift experience is considered an asset
• Computer experience (Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel preferred)
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• The ability to work independently, as well as in a team cooperatively
• The ability to work on your feet for extended periods
• The ability to work in a clean, organized manner
• The ability to pivot from task to task as priorities change
• A willingness to learn and grow
• A commitment to upholding company policies, compliance and quality standards
• A commitment to punctuality and reliability, showing up to shifts on time and ready to work
• Previous experience in a warehouse environment is considered an asset

The Details You’ll Loave:

• Starting wage: $21.00/hour + $4.00 night premium.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday – 11:30 pm-8:00 am
• This is a full-time permanent position
• Healthy and frequent raises
• Annual bonuses based on performance metrics
• Medical & Dental benefits including Life Insurance after 3 months
• Access to complementary "staff bread" to take home
• Annual Footwear Allowance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid Training
• Comprehensive Wellness and Leadership Development Program
• Uniform Provided

Our Values and What We Expect From Our Bread Head Team Members:

Integrity

We keep it real — in the way we treat our customers, in the way we speak with one another, in the way we walk our safety talk, and in the way we make our products. We are not afraid to have difficult conversations while maintaining respect for one another. We look for areas of common ground - we are stronger together.

Quality

We stand for quality without compromise. With our products. With our people. With sourcing quality ingredients. And with taking the extra time needed to bring out the best flavours and textures to make our product better.

Growth

We understand that in order to create a greater positive impact for our customers and communities, we need to continue growing our reach. We commit to being an important part of Portofino’s growth journey. And we commit to growing ourselves through training and both personal and professional development.

Community

We are proud that Portofino was born and raised on Vancouver Island and that we are a diverse group of individuals. We know that our success is because of the support of our local communities. And we know the bigger we grow, the more we can give back to the communities that have done so much for us.

Inclusivity Statement

At Portofino Bakery, we believe that diversity of experience, opinion and background is fundamental to our future growth. We believe success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment where people from various backgrounds can work productively together. Portofino Bakery is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Licence/Certification:

• class 5 driver's license (required)

Work Location: In person