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Why smart people want a job in skilled trades
A skilled trade is an occupation that requires a special skill, knowledge or ability which can be obtained at a college, technical school or through specialized training.
Top video interview tips for landing a job in the food industry
If you are doing your job search right now, there is a good chance you will be asked to do a video interview. According to Techpublic, more than 86 percent of the companies are currently conducting video interviews.
Living a sweet life: How to make a living in the chocolate industry
According to Statistics Canada, there were 327 chocolate and chocolate confectionery product manufacturers in Canada in 2016
6 graduate programs to start your career in the food and beverage processing industry
Finishing college or university is always exciting. But, knowing what you should be doing next can be a challenge.
Job Hunting 101: How to get a job in the food and beverage industry
According to a survey conducted by INC, 73 percent of job seekers are stressed as a result of their job search. Your goal is to be in the remaining 27%!
Sanitation workers: the champions of food safety
Sanitation workers have always played an important role in food safety as well as occupational health and safety. However, amid a global pandemic, sanitation receives increased attention and motivates even greater collaboration.
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.
