Fraberts Fresh Food

Local produce, ready made meals & catering

Join our team!

 

Fraberts is looking for an energetic, outgoing, dependable and hard working fresh food enthusiast to become part of the Fraberts family!

 Duties include:
-          greeting customers and assisting them with their food selection,
-          keeping shelves full,
-          keeping store clean and attractive,
-          helping in the kitchen,
-          making pickups and deliveries, and
-          customer check-out.

Successful applicants must demonstrate the ability to:
-          multi-task,
-          work quickly and efficiently,
-          work well within a team,
-          be friendly and outgoing to customers,
-          lift heavy boxes (up to 60 lbs),
-          possess a valid driver’s license, and
-          be able to work on Sundays. 

Successful applicants will be hired on a 4-week trial basis to allow time to demonstrate these core abilities.

The position is approximately 30 hours per week at $10.25 per hour – working Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays and some Saturdays.

Please complete the following “Employment Eligibility” questionnaire and drop it off along with your resume at the store by Friday, August 6.  Successful applicants will be called for an interview by Monday, August 9 and must be available for training during the week of August 16-20.

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Fraberts Employment Eligibility Questionnaire

 1.   How did you hear about this job opportunity?

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.   Why do you want to work at Fraberts Fresh Food?

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.   What abilities do you possess that would make you a valuable member of the Fraberts family?

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.   What is your favourite meal?

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  What are you passionate about?.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.   Are you able to (circle and give examples where relevant):

     

a)      multi-task

 yes                   no

  

 

 

b)      work quickly and efficiently,

 yes                   no

 

 

 

 

c)       work well within a team,

 yes                   no

 

 

 

d)     be friendly and outgoing to customers,

 yes                   no

 

 

 

 

 

e)      lift heavy boxes (up to 60 lbs),

 yes                   no

 f)       possess a valid driver’s license

 yes                   no

 g)      work on Sundays

 yes                   no

 7.  Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

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Celebrate Canada Food Day

Celebrate Canada Food Day!
Fraberts Fresh Food for Thought – August 2010 

 So much great local food to celebrate with!
-          Sweet corn from Van Tols
-          peaches, apricots, plums from Niagara
-          everbearing strawberries from Floralane Produce in Elmira
-          blueberries from Simcoe
-          wild blueberries from Sudbury
-          field tomatoes from Leamington
-          new potatoes
-          local veggies
-          and soooo much more!

Fraberts is Hiring!

Kate is returning to school, so Fraberts is looking for an energetic, outgoing, dependable and hard working fresh food enthusiast to become part of the Fraberts family!  Go to www.frabertsfreshfood.com for more information and to download the “Employment Eligibility Questionnaire” (look under “recent posts”).

Canada Food Day – Saturday, July 31

Celebrate local food this weekend and get it all at Fraberts!  Join in the celebration at the Elora Farmers Market this Saturday, July 31 from 9am till 1pm with lots of great free food samples (visit www.elorafarmersmarket.ca for more information).  For more information about Canada Food Day, visit www www.foodday.ca.

Fergus Scottish Festival

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275 and Fergus Scottish Festival are presenting A Community Parade of Pipes, Plaid & Pageantry on Thursday, August 12th through downtown Fergus.  Fraberts will be there barbecuing local sausage and Wally burgers and cooking local corn on the cob for you to enjoy.  When the sun goes down, join us at the Fergus Marketplace on the River for a movie night (“How to Train Your Dragon”) in our parking lot presented by Cherry Hill Entertainment.

Lots going on all weekend – visit www.fergusscottishfestival.com for all the info you need to celebrate your inner Scot!

Farm to Fork – Sunday, August 29

Chef Derek will be there partnering with local farmers Rob and Karen Unsworth of Hav A Heart Beef to create something yummy.  Visit www.optimistclubofpuslinch.com for more information.

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Welcome summer!

 Fraberts Fresh Food for Thought – July 2010

 Fergus RiverFolk Music and Art Festival
Enjoy live music and art throughout downtown Fergus this Saturday, June 26!  Stop by Fraberts for free food, yummy treats from the BBQ, and fresh locally-made real lemonade.

Local Food Fest
Join us in a celebration of local food at the Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest this Sunday, June 27 from 11am till 5pm at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre on Highway 6 just north of Guelph.  Chef Derek will be presenting a cooking demonstration at 12:15.  Check out www.guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca/fest for more information.

Holiday Hours
Fraberts will be open Thursday, July 1, from 9am till 5pm for Canada Day – get your holiday BBQ supplies here!  Normal hours will resume for the rest of the weekend.

Congratulations…
…to Eric Stevers who won our birthday draw for $50 in free groceries from Fraberts as part of our second birthday celebration.

Fraberts Feeds the Relay for Life
Fraberts was proud to feed the brave and energetic participants of the Relay for Life fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society on June 18.  Nothing like Chef Derek’s pulled pork sandwiches to keep you going for 12 hours of relay!

What’s in season?
Lots!  Every week brings more fresh local produce.  Currently we have fresh local cherries, raspberries, red currants, strawberries, tomatoes, spinach, asparagus, lettuce, radish, peas, broccoli, zucchini, cabbage, green onions, herbs, garlic, and new potatoes.  Blueberries and beans are just around the corner!

Fraberts Family Profile – Sharpest Edge on the Grand
The Sharpest Edge on the Grand has been in the sharpening business for over 40 years.  They recognized the need for quality workmanship to take care of the most used tools in any household.  Drop off knives or any other item you need sharpened at Fraberts – all challenges welcome!  In fact, if you drop off something Ron hasn’t sharpened before, you receive a 50% discount just so he can add this object to his “list of capability”.

Visit www.frabertsfreshfood.com for more information.

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Celebrate with us!

Fraberts Fresh Food for Thought – June 2010

It’s Our Second Birthday!

Thanks to your support, we have been in business for two years now.  Come by and see how we’ve grown (and I’m not just referring to our family and waistlines!)  We are throwing a party this weekend from Friday May 28 through to Sunday May 30.  Come on by for free food, live music, BBQ, giveaways, and a chance to win free groceries.  We hope to have some of our suppliers on hand to chat, and of course Chef Derek will be here for tips or general banter.

Fergus Marketplace Spring Celebration – Saturday May 29 and Sunday May 30

Many of our neighbours here in the gorgeous and historic Fergus Marketplace on the River are also celebrating spring this weekend.  Lots to do!

  • Legge Fitness – free therapy treatments
  • Grand River Troutfitters – great in store sales, free fly tying and casting demos all day
  • Cherry Hill Entertainment – huge outdoor sale
  • Goofie Newfie – great food with a great view!
  • Grand River Running – sidewalk sale – shoes starting at $49 – 8:30am Saturday run club; 10:30am Sunday prediction run
  • Natural Choice Health Fair – Friday, May 28 – meet and talk to local practitioners, 10% off progressive product, gluten free cookie taste test, draw for a gift basket

Ontario Strawberries are Here!

…need I say more?  Local spinach, fresh from Collins’ Farm, is also back, as well as Birkbank Farms asparagus, Floralane Produce tomatoes, and Sunset Farms rhubarb.  Ahh…. summertime is here.

Elora Farmers’ Market

The Elora Farmers’ Market begins June 12 and runs through till Thanksgiving every Saturday from 9am till 1pm.  Fraberts will be there again offering up local treats.  Lots of new vendors this year – see how the “prettiest little farmers market in Ontario” has grown!  Visit www.elorafarmersmarket.com for more information.

Local Food Fest – Sunday, June 27

Join us at the Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest on Sunday, June 27 from 11am till 5pm at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre, 5420 Hwy 6, just north of Guelph.  Chef Derek will be doing a local food cooking demo and we will be participating in the Farmers Market also.  For more information visit www.guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca/fest.

Hope to see you this weekend!

Chef Derek and Jackie

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Fraberts Wins Small Business of the Year

 

Fraberts Fresh Food for Thought – May 2010

Ontario Asparagus has Arrived!

We just brought in the first asparagus of the season – the taste of spring!  We’ll have fiddleheads by the weekend and local spinach is just around the corner…..  It’s a great time of year!

 Thank You for Making Fraberts “Small Business of the Year”!

We were thrilled to receive this honour from the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce at last week’s Awards of Excellence gala.  The theme of the gala was “Outstanding in our Field” so I enjoyed dressing in my old Aggie gear to celebrate.  Held on Earth Day, it was a fitting tribute to the wonderful farmers that make our job easy by providing delicious food for us to sell. 

Thank you for making us Centre Wellington’s Small Business of Year!

Mother’s Day – May 9

Treat your mom to a homemade meal – with or without Chef Derek’s help (we won’t tell!).  He can help with his popular lasagnes, quiche, salads, etc.  We will be selling flowers for your mom – cut or in planters – grown locally by the good folks from the Elmira Produce Auction Cooperative.  We are open Mother’s Day Sunday just in case you leave it till the last minute….

Fraberts Turns Two!

More details on our birthday celebration to come …..

 Happy Spring!

Chef Derek and Jackie

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Happy Earth Week

Fraberts Fresh Food for Thought – April 2010

Every week is earth week at Fraberts, where we offer local foods that have been produced in an environmentally responsible manner.  Take some time this week to contemplate your impact on the environment – it can be as simple as turning off unneeded lights, planting a tree, enjoying a locally produced meal, cleaning up garbage in your area, or simply getting outside and enjoying the gorgeous natural spaces we are so lucky to have in Centre Wellington and beyond (the weather is perfect for that right now!).

“Spring Cleaning” Freezer Sale

Chef Derek’s frozen ready-made meals and sauces are half price – but there aren’t many left!  Steaks, sausage, lean ground turkey, chicken breasts, duck breasts, and an 11lb turkey are $2 off.  This sale only lasts until the freezer is cleaned out, which won’t be long….

Selection of Scottish and Other UK Foods Expands

Following the success of Tartan Day last weekend, Fraberts is now carrying scotch pies, bridies, pork sausage rolls, potato scones, and steak & kidney pies.  Come in and try some!

Local Produce Update

It`s that time of year, fresh local produce is on its way!  We`ll keep you posted via our monthly newsletter, or check our website at www.frabertsfreshfood.com anytime.  Right now we have our famous local tomatoes and grape tomatoes from Floralane Farm near Elmira.  Local asparagus, spinach, and rhubarb are just around the corner….

Grand Taste Event

It’s not too late to get your tickets to the culinary event of the spring!  Held at the Grand River Raceway on Sunday April 25th from noon till 4pm, this is an opportunity to sample what the wonderful chefs of our area (yes, including our own Chef Derek) have to offer while helping raise money for the Groves Hospital Foundation CT Plus Campaign.  Fraberts will be offering its famous pulled pork sandwiches and delicious sweet potato cake.  Tickets are $25 and are available at the Scotiabank in Fergus, The Elora General Store, or The Uptown Cafe in Elora.

Fraberts Nominated for Small Business of the Year

Fraberts is honoured to be nominated for “Small Business of the Year” for the second year in a row as part of the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence program in recognition of our contributions to the community.  The awards gala takes place on April 22 (tickets still available through the Chamber).  A big thank you to the community for all of their support over the past year!

Congratulations to “Curl for the Cure“

Fraberts was proud to feed the great folks who made Curl for the Cure another huge success.  Congratulations to Bruce Hawkins and his committee on once again breaking last year’s fundraising record with over $32,000 raised!

Fraberts Family Profile – Local Food Plus

In honour of earth week, our “Fraberts Family Profile” this month is not about one farmer or supplier, but a new program called Local Food Plus (LFP) that many of our suppliers participate in.

The LFP program was developed recently as an initiative to help consumers source responsibly produced local food.  To meet the criteria of the LFP program, a farmer must:

-          Be local

-          Farm in an environmentally responsible manner

-          Conserve energy and cut greenhouse gases

-          Ensure fair conditions for farm workers

-          Provide humane care for livestock

-          Preserve farmland and wildlife habitat

-          Foster a strong local economy

We support the LFP program because it fits in with our own values of supporting the local economy and environmental sustainability.  Currently, our tomatoes, grape tomatoes, potatoes, popcorn, and Mapleton’s dairy products are all certified by the LFP program, and most of our other suppliers would also qualify.  For more information on LFP, go to www.localfoodplus.ca or ask Jackie about it next time you are in the store!

Happy Spring!

Jackie and Derek

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Record number of gold medals means lots of free food for Fraberts customers!

Fraberts Fresh Food handed out nearly $300 in free groceries thanks to the wonderful performance of our Olympic athletes in Vancouver and Whistler over the past two weeks.  Canadians won fourteen gold medals during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, a record performance for the Winter Games.

 “We are real Olympic fans and wanted to celebrate with our customers,” stated Jackie Fraser, who owns Fraberts Fresh Food with her husband, Chef Derek Roberts.  “This was the best Olympics ever for Canada and it was fun to come in nearly every day and reward a customer for our athletes’ gold medal performances.”

 Ballots were available for customers to fill out each time they shopped at Fraberts and one was drawn every time Canada won gold.  Congratulations to Lindsay Burnett, Joanne Wooddisse, Michelle Offer, Avis McFarlane, Colleen Cox, Patti Klein, Diane, Kathy Fitzpatrick, Dianna Burns, Jane McDougall, Lois Lanktree, Heather Pederson, Melissa Seagrove, and Angela Murphy who all won $20 in Fraberts gift certificates.

 “We are so proud of our athletes’ performances over the past two weeks,” Fraser continued.  “It was great to see our customers and Canadians everywhere get into the Olympic spirit.  Come by the store to see our Wall of Olympic Gold.”

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Congratulations to our Olympians!

14 Gold Medals = Winter Olympic Record = 14 Winners at Fraberts!

Congratulations to all of our wonderful Olympians who made us so proud in Vancouver!  What a great group of ambassadors for our country – an inspiration for us all to be active and to dare to dream.

As our gold medals piled up, we drew the winners for our “Good Food Olympics”. Congratulations go to Lindsay Burnett, Joanne Wooddisse, Michelle Offer, Avis McFarlane, Colleen Cox, Patti Klein, Diane, Kathy Fitzpatrick, Dianna Burns, Jane McDougall, Lois Lanktree, Heather Pederson, Melissa Seagrove, and Angela Murphy who all won $20 in Fraberts bucks!

“Pasta Party” Cooking Class

Learn how to make great pasta dishes!  Our next cooking class is scheduled for Monday, March 22, 2010 from 7-9pm.  Cost is $45 which, as always, includes a fun (and informative) night out, yummy food, Fraberts pasta tips and recipe book, and you take home what you make.  Sign up early to avoid disappointment by calling 226-383-7374 or stopping in to the store, our classes book up quickly!

St Patrick’s Day – Wednesday, March 17

Come by Fraberts for some hearty Irish treats…Guiness Beef Stew Pies, Irish Stew, Belfast Ham etc….  everything but the green beer!

Easter Weekend – April 2-5

Order your fresh, local lamb, turkey, ham, pork or beef roasts – whatever you need, we can get it.  If you need some extra help with fixings (mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, Fraberts Famous Drunken Cranberry Sauce, veggies, salads, starters) let us know.  Deadline for ordering turkeys and other meat is Friday, March 26.

Recipes

We are still looking for your favourite recipe(s) – don’t be shy!  So far we’ve received two recipes that Chef Derek is working on, soon to be featured in the store.  Monthly winners will receive a $25 gift certificate….and bragging rights, of course!

Scottish Foods

More Scottish and British foods are arriving at Fraberts – stop in for some yummy chocolate, toffees, and biscuits.

Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

Fraberts hosted the latest Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” session.  About 20 people learned about our business while mingling over great Fraberts food.  We’d like to thank the Chamber of Commerce for everything they do for us and our community.

Cheers!

Jackie and Chef Derek

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Free Groceries!

Share in the Olympic Spirit at Fraberts with a chance to win free groceries!

To celebrate, Fraberts is hosting the “Good Food Olympics”.  Come by the store and enter our draw for free groceries.  We will pull a ballot every time Canada wins gold – so the more Canada wins, the better your chances of winning!

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February is for family, love…and the Olympics!

Fresh Food For Thought – February 2010

 Superbowl – Sunday, February 7

Let Chef Derek help you feed your football fans!  Chili, nachos, wings, guacamole, chips and dip – whatever you need to accompany the big game.  Order by Wednesday, February 3 to avoid disappointment, 226-383-7374.

 Valentines Day – Sunday, February 14

Plan a romantic night in – let Fraberts help you feed your sweetheart. Whether you are an expert gourmet and just need the raw ingredients, or could use a little help from Chef Derek with some ready-made options, come to Fraberts for inspiration.

 Family Day – Monday, February 15

Celebrate the only long weekend of the winter with family, friends, and great food!  Order local fresh chicken, duck, pork or beef roasts to feed the gang.

 Share in the Olympic Spirit at Fraberts with a chance to win free groceries!

To celebrate, Fraberts is hosting the “Good Food Olympics”.  Come by the store and enter our draw for free groceries.  We will pull a ballot every time Canada wins gold – so the more Canada wins, the better your chances of winning!

 Winter Cooking Classes

It didn’t take long for the “Easy Appetizers for Entertaining” class on February 8 to fill up!  We are currently planning for a March cooking class – details to come.

 Remember, we also do cooking classes for groups – get your friends or colleagues together for a fun night out.

 We’re waiting for your recipes!

We are looking for your favourite recipe(s)!  Maybe it’s a family favourite, a cultural tradition, or simply something you are proud of.  Every month we will pick 1 or 2 favourites and feature them in the store.  So start digging out those recipes and bring them into Chef Derek or email them to droberts@frabertsfreshfood.com (make sure you include your name and phone number).  Monthly winners will receive a $25 gift certificate….and bragging rights, of course!

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