Frontline Stories
Frontline Food Stories
Going Way Above and Beyond: Nathan Chindemi’s passion for work is inspiring others every day
When we celebrate Ontario’s frontline food heroes, it’s a great way to acknowledge the hard work and dedication that they’ve demonstrated over the course of
Preparing Tomorrow’s Food Safety Experts
For Ontario’s food and beverage processing industry, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on many big and sudden changes – everyone has had to adapt quickly
Unflappable Leadership: Macarena Busto is helping keep our food safe
In uncertain times, having someone who can lead calmly and confidently makes all the difference – especially when it comes to ensuring the safe production of food for Ontarians amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meet Levi, winemaker and frontline food worker.
Meet Levi de Loryn – brand winemaker for Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery and a man with a fascinating history making wine around the globe. Native to Australia
From Guyana to Canada. Meet Ramesh, a frontline food worker on the move
More than 13 years ago, Ramesh Persaud arrived in Canada with an accounting degree and the goal of building a life as a Canadian citizen.
Frontline food workers: The heroes that keep our families fed
When we think about frontline workers, our minds go straight to the heroes of the health sector. But, there are frontline workers in several sectors,
Frontline Food Facts
What is a frontline worker?
They are the people who make our food – working on the production line handling, processing and packaging food and beverages.
There are almost 125,000 individuals employed in the processing sector and the majority are frontline workers.Is being a frontline food worker a good job?
Yes it is, because it offers competitive compensation plus job security, especially compared to other manufacturing jobs. This is because we will always need to produce food to feed people.
It's also fulfilling work because frontline food workers are essential to feeding the province and the world.
Do frontline food workers need specific training or education?
Not usually, and it’s also not always a requirement that frontline food workers be fluent in English. Many plants are multicultural, and English is a second language for many people.
Employers will provide any required training, and Frontline Food Facts is also offering free basic skills training online to anyone interested in a frontline food job.
Are there jobs available now?
What type of food and beverage processing companies are hiring? Where are they located?
Food and beverage processing companies in many different regions of the province are hiring frontline food workers, though there is the largest concentration in the Greater Toronto Area.
They produce all types of foods and beverages: bakery, fruit and vegetable, meat, dairy, packaged goods like crackers, frozen meals and cereal, plus so much more.
Food and beverage processing companies also come in various sizes, ranging from just a couple employees to thousands.
Who is Food and Beverage Ontario?
Is it safe to work as a frontline food worker?
Yes. Occupational health and safety laws, standards and programs make the workplace better and safer for everyone.
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has developed COVID-19 pandemic guidance for higher risk and essential occupations and industries, including food and beverage processing.
What exactly is the food and beverage processing sector?
What is the purpose of Frontline Food Facts?
Frontline Food Facts helps people like you find rewarding jobs at food and beverage companies across the province.
We are also proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication of frontline workers in the food and beverage processing, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
