Careers at Portofino
Do you have a passion for great food? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment with a growing company? If yes, Portofino could be the company for you! We are a wholesale bakery located in Victoria servicing customers in Victoria, on Vancouver Island, and in the Greater Vancouver Area.
Our employees are key in the making and delivering of our products. Hard work means full effort and commitment from our employees. We encourage a sense of humor in the workplace and enjoyment in working with our fellow employees, our customers, and others we associate with during our day.
Why Work at Portofino
- Ever growing company with many opportunities in all fields available to you.
- Competitive wages for the industry plus benefits such as extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Full-time and part-time positions available in our Distribution and Production Centers
- Engaging work, mission-driven culture, and a great team to work with!
- Flexible shifts available 7 days per week; there are days and afternoons shifts available or overnight shifts for the self-professed night owls.
Victoria has a lot to Offer…
Victoria has a lot to offer and the momentum of the big city. Victoria presents the opportunity to have lifestyle quality and accessibility to the very best island offers. Victoria’s average winter temperatures are mild in comparison to the rest of Canada. Favourite activities are surfing, kayaking, and canoeing, or you can simply relax on a sunny patio with a favourite beverage.
Some of the favourite activities that you will find in Victoria are:
- The JazzFest
- The film festival
- May Day parade
- Victoria Taste Wine Festival
- The Great Canadian Beer Festival
- Fringe Festival, and Shakespeare
- Dragon Boat races
- Pro sports such as WHL, Premier Soccer League
- Goldstream Park and the salmon run
With the Uptown shopping center and Government Street shops, you will get your favourite items that you are looking for. Take the time to explore the small shops, the Bastion City Square and Chinatown. Attend Dine Around Victoria and visit the Cowichan Valley wineries.
Around Town
Take advantage of what Vancouver Island has to offer: Go storm watching in Tofino or whale watching in from Cowichan Bay. Hike the many trails available locally such as East Sooke Park or take on the West Coast Trail. Explore Salt Spring Island and visit the market on Saturdays with a day trip. Take a day trip to Vancouver on a 90-minute nature watch ferry ride and enjoy world-class entertainment, concerts, sports, and the sights Stanley Park has to offer.
Explore and enjoy Vancouver Island while taking on a challenging and rewarding career. Contact us for opportunities at Portofino Bakery.