Food Prep

Kettle Cook - Swing Shift- T-F start time 12:30 p.m., will work 8-10 hours

Specialty frozen food manufacturing company is looking for an individual skilled in food production to cook our raw materials for our food products. The Kettle Cook is responsible for cook a variety of products per recipe guidelines. The Kettle Cook will follow all company policies with regards to Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Proper setup of the cooking equipment at the beginning of shift to ensure safe and efficient working order .
Ability to constantly follow recipes accurately and without any deviations.
Responsible for inspecting and recognizing defective product and make appropriate adjustments .
Maintain Production and Quality reports accurate and completed on a timely manner.
Takes ownership of assigned cooking equipment
Actively engages with other members of the company to continuously strive to improve processes, create efficiencies and reduce costs.
Perform safe operation of various machinery in the areas of troubleshooting during operation.
Understands and adheres to the Company Allergen Management Policy and other company policies pertaining to the Kettle Operations

DESIRED SKILLS and/or EXPERIENCE:
Must have ability to stay focused on task at hand
Able to work around high cooking temperatures
Able to lift up to 60 lbs
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
Enjoys working in a fast paced and high volume environment
Must have reliable transportation to Rivergate Industrial Park
A well-organized and self-directed individual who is able to work with minimal amount of supervision
Previous cooking or batch making experience is a plus
Food manufacturing experience a plus
Lean or Kaizen or 5S knowledge a plus

This is a regular, full-time position. We offer generous benefits such as
COMPANY PAID (75%) HEALTH & DENTAL INSURANCE
2 weeks Paid Time Off
10 Paid Holidays
401(k) (with generous match)
Company paid Short  Disability Insurance and Life Insurance, etc.