Kitchen Associate - 1st Shift

Job Summary

This position exists in various departments (Prep, Kitchen, Filling, Packaging) to produce finished product. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties throughout the facility as assigned and or as necessary.

Role and Responsibilities

Prep:

Operate equipment such as dicers, sous vide packaging sealers, ovens, and tumblers

Process produce and/or protein

Monitor temperatures of product

Read and execute recipe procedures

Measure and weigh ingredients

Kitchen:

Operate equipment such as kettles, baggers, sous vide packaging sealers, and steam ovens

Monitor temperatures of product

Read and execute recipe procedures

Prepare and cook sauces, soups, proteins, grains, etc.

Measure and weigh ingredients

Product Packaging:

Expedite product between areas for assembly

Assemble meal components into trays

Pull finished product off the line and place onto racks for transport to Packaging Are

Ensure finished product conforms to specifications

Removed damaged products as needed

Responsible for packaging and product changeovers

Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices

Keep daily records of product, temperatures, weights, and down time

All Areas:

Accountable to ensuring compliance with all food safety, quality standards and good manufacturing practices including allergen handling.

Required to maintain documentation that demonstrates regulatory compliance for all policies pertaining to HACCP, USDA and FDA mandates.

Performs/responsible to adhere to all required quality/ food safety checks including data sheets and other controlled documents. Demonstrates competency to clean, assemble, operate and troubleshoot machinery respective to each functional area within ingredient preparation.

Follows all established safety protocols (LOTO, Work at Height, Wet, Cold Environment and wears required PPE, for example: (Safety glasses, steal toe boots, gloves, aprons, sleeves, ear plugs, hard hat, etc).

Perform tasks to support other departments when directed

Performs all other duties as assigned

This position plays a key role in meeting the requirements of the SQF Food Safety and Quality Codes.

Training will be administered regarding the specific responsibilities and accountabilities in satisfying these goals.

You will also have a responsibility to notify management of actual or pending food safety and/or quality issues you may observe within the facility.

Following training, you will be empowered to act swiftly to resolve food safety and/or quality issues within your scope of work.

Qualifications and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry

Must be available to work overtime and weekends

Ability to learn system logic and operate HMI/control panels and fine tune equipment for minor and major adjustments

Self-directed, able to keep oneself busy and flow to the work

Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively

High ethical standards, strong values, integrity. Drive to deliver results, pride in personal and team performance, decision quality, and action oriented are fundamental imperatives

Ability to communicate effectively with team members and internal/external customers

Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

Technical Experience:

Required attributes

Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward

Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team

Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Creative problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once

Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments

Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Corporate Trainer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts

Extensive standing and walking

Climb and balance

Stooping/kneeling/crouching

Bending/twisting

Repetitive motion (hands/wrists)

Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.