We’re a small but passionate team at Taste of the Okanagan Specialty Foods Inc., crafting delicious, small-batch sauces, jellies, and condiments using locally sourced ingredients. If you love working with food, enjoy hands-on work, and want to be part of a family-run business that values quality and creativity, we’d love to have you on board!
We have two positions available in our production kitchen in Kelowna. Whether you’re an experienced cook looking to take the lead in small-batch production or someone who enjoys food prep and packaging, there’s a place for you here. Check out the details below and apply today!
- Production Cook / Lead (full or part-time)
- Production & Shipping Assistant (full or part-time)
Production Cook / Lead
Love cooking and working with your hands? Ready to put your kitchen skills to work in a small-batch production environment? Then we want YOU!
We’re looking for a full or part-time Production Cook to join our team. This role is all about preparing, cooking, and jarring our specialty sauces, jellies, and condiments, ensuring every batch meets our high standards. If you love the idea of simmering sauces, stirring up something delicious, and working in a fun, food-focused environment, keep reading!
What You’ll Be Doing:
🍲 Cooking & Kitchen Prep – Prepping ingredients, measuring, and cooking up small-batch products.
🫙 Jarring & Labeling – Filling, sealing, and labeling jars with care.
💡 Quality Control – Ensuring every batch is just right—flavor, texture, and consistency.
🧼 Kitchen Organization & Cleaning – Keeping the workspace tidy, sanitized, and running smoothly.
What We’re Looking For:
✔️ Someone who enjoys working with food and has some kitchen experience (commercial kitchen experience is a plus!).
✔️ A keen eye for detail—consistency is key in small-batch production!
✔️ The ability to work independently and take initiative.
✔️ Someone who can lift up to 50 lbs (because crates of fresh fruit aren’t light!).
✔️ Food Safe certification (or willingness to obtain it).
Why You’ll Love This Job:
🎉 No restaurant stress! – No late nights, no frantic rush—just good food made with care.
🛍️ Be part of a family-run business that’s been crafting deliciousness for 30 years.
🍯 Work with high-quality, small-batch products and be part of something special.
📅 Flexible Monday–Friday schedule – Enjoy your evenings and weekends!
Think you’d be a great fit? Send us a message—we’d love to meet you!
Production & Packing Assistant
If you love food and enjoy hands-on work, this role is for you! We’re looking for a full or part-time Production & Packing Assistant to help with kitchen prep, jarring, labeling, and packing orders. This is a great opportunity to be part of a local business that makes delicious, small-batch goodies from scratch!
What You’ll Be Doing:
🍏 Kitchen Prep – Chopping, measuring, and assisting with small-batch production.
🫙 Jarring & Labeling – Filling jars, sealing, and labeling with precision.
📦 Packing Orders – Prepping orders for shipping, markets, and happy customers.
🧼 General Help – Keeping things clean, organized, and running smoothly.
What We’re Looking For:
✔️ Someone who enjoys working with food and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves.
✔️ A keen eye for detail—because nobody wants a crooked label!
✔️ The ability to lift up to 50 lbs (because tasty goods can be heavy).
✔️ A team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Why You’ll Love This Job:
🎉 No desk job here—just a fun, hands-on work environment!
🛍️ Be part of a family-run business that takes pride in its craft.
🧀 Work with delicious small-batch products (and maybe even take some home 😉).
📅 Monday–Friday schedule – Weekends off!
Think you’d be a great fit? Send us a message—we’d love to meet you!
