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

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 

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 

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

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