Who We Are
Peko Produce is on a mission to reduce food waste and promote accessible, affordable food. Every year, $3.1 billion worth of produce is rejected due to cosmetic damage, while Canada is experiencing the highest increase in food costs since 2010. Food waste is also a major contributor to the climate crisis, contributing up to 10% of greenhouse gases every year.
Having just started in June 2021, we’ve already saved over 150,000+ lbs worth of food and saved over $400,000 for our lovely customers. We are backed by TELUS, NEXT Canada, the Royal Bank of Canada, and more.
Our vision is to become Canada’s leading online grocery for reducing food waste. We’re looking for a proactive and passionate Operation Supervisor to help Peko make a lasting impact on our broken food system.
We’re looking for a creative, organized, and strategic self-starter to help shape the future and make a lasting impact on our broken food system. This role is perfect for you if you are looking to work at the intersection of marketing, advocacy, technology, logistics, environmental and social impact.
Responsibilities
- Promote Peko Produce and our mission to reduce food waste in your local community using creative strategies, including but not limited to: hosting educational events, Facebook/Instagram lives, giving free samples, boothing, sharing flyers, etc.
- Help plan initiatives to attract and engage with current customers so we can reduce as much food waste as possible!
- Manage Facebook groups for your local community, engage with members and answer questions they have about Peko Produce.
Peko is a good fit for you if...
- You enjoy sharing knowledge, good finds, and helpful tips with others.
- You want to engage in a passion project that is low-commitment yet high-impact (10 hours/week or less)
- You're passionate about sustainability, reducing food waste, and/or impact-driven entrepreneurship.
- You are empathetic, patient, and customer-obsessed. You want to share Peko's mission with as many people as possible.
- You love to cook, or at least, love to eat!
- You're a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and guidance.
- You're resourceful and a quick learner. You believe that if there's a will, there's a way, and you're gonna roll up your sleeves to make it happen.
- You enjoy a fun and quirky work environment, all while chasing ambitious goals.