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Entry-Level Kitchen Assistant – Choices Markets Commissary

@ Choices Market

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Burnaby, British Columbia

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Overview

Choices Market is hiring an entry-level Kitchen Assistant full-time at its Burnaby commissary. The role supports the food production team with prep, weighing, packaging and cleaning, and requires availability for early mornings and weekends. Pay is competitive and an employee benefits package is offered.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, wash, cut and portion ingredients
  • Weigh and measure ingredients per recipes
  • Assemble, package and label products
  • Follow food safety and allergen procedures
  • Clean utensils, equipment and workstations

Requirements summary:

  • Willingness to learn and follow instructions
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality
  • Attention to detail and teamwork
  • Ability to stand long periods and lift ingredients
  • FOODSAFE Level 1 is an asset

Tools & skills

kitchen equipment
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-18
First seen by our source
2026-10-19
Source record updated
2026-10-19

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFOODSAFE Level 1

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Full company description

Choices Market is BC-owned grocer focusing on organic, specialty and natural foods. Choices prides itself on offering superb customer service with an enthusiastic, positive and friendly team. We are looking for magnetic people who possess exceptional customer service skills, enthusiasm and a great attitude. - A Little About Us - We are a 100 percent British Columbia owned and operated business. As such, we recognize the importance of supporting the local community. This is manifested in our support of local growers and producers as well as local charitable and community organizations. Choices supports community growth and global sustainability. Choices takes great care to source the finest food and wellness products available. With our commitment to sustainability, we always source local products first, and if it must be ordered from abroad, we source fair trade everywhere we can. Our stores are also the place to go for nutrition education. We offer nutrition services to help our customers along their journey to better health. We’re proud to have a Nutrition Team member in each and every Choices location who work together in harmony to provide evidence-based and holistic food and nutrition recommendations. Whether you have a new diagnosis, like a food intolerance, celiac disease or diabetes, or you just want to learn how to read labels or avoid genetically modified foods, Choices’ Nutrition Team can help.

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Reported office locations
  • 8188 River Way, Delta, BC v4g1k5, CA
Other recorded names
  • Choices Markets
  • Choices Market
Specialties
  • Organic Food
  • Specialty Food
  • Local Food
  • Sustainability
  • Gluten Free
  • Fair Trade
  • and Vegan
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Reported total investment
0

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Choices Market is BC-owned grocer focusing on organic, specialty and natural foods. Choices prides itself on offering superb customer service with an enthusiastic, positive and friendly team. We are looking for magnetic people who possess exceptional customer service skills, enthusiasm and a great attitude. - A Little About Us - We are a 100 percent British Columbia owned and operated business. As such, we…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail Groceries
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersDelta, BC
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1990
SpecialtiesOrganic FoodSpecialty FoodLocal FoodSustainabilityGluten FreeFair Tradeand Vegan
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Job description

Entry-Level Kitchen Assistant – Choices Markets Commissary
Location: Burnaby, BC
Position: Full-time

Choices Markets Commissary is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support our food production team. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone interested in learning and growing in a commercial kitchen. No previous experience is required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning ingredients.

  • Weigh and measure ingredients according to recipes and production instructions.

  • Support the kitchen team with assembling, packaging, and labelling products.

  • Follow food safety, hygiene, and allergen control procedures.

  • Label, date, and store ingredients correctly, following First In, First Out (FIFO) practices.

  • Wash utensils, trays, and kitchen equipment.

  • Keep workstations and storage areas clean and organized.

  • Assist with moving ingredients and supplies to designated areas.

  • Follow daily production priorities and report any product or equipment concerns to the supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Willingness to learn and follow instructions.

  • Reliable attendance and punctuality.

  • Good attention to detail and a positive approach to teamwork.

  • Ability to work in a busy food production environment.

  • Able to stand for extended periods, bend, and safely move ingredients and supplies.

  • FOODSAFE Level 1 is an asset.

Schedule: To be confirmed; early morning and weekend availability may be required.
Compensation & Benefits: We offer competitive wages based on experience and market rates, along with an employee benefits package.

To apply, please submit your resume and availability.

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