General Utility-Cook

Position Summary:

The primary role of the Cook is to follow certified formulas and GMP’s, under the direct guidance and leadership of the Plant Manager, to ensure products are properly cooked and meet Park 100 Foods expectations. The cook position is essential in providing quality products by following company procedures, maintaining a safe environment, and being an example to other employees through performance and attendance.

The Cook is expected to follow detailed instructions, complete repetitive tasks, and work independently of others. They are responsible for ensuring the correct amounts and order of raw materials being added to a kettle, monitoring, and documenting processes through handwritten and electronic means, and maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

The Cook follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and works in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory, quality, and sanitation requirements. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

•                     Job is an individual contributor.

•                     Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.

•                     Follows cook formulas, which include adding ingredients to batches, monitoring, and documenting of processes required by formula.

•                     Visually verifies proper amounts and order of raw materials.

•                     Operates kettles by means of electronic controls and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s).

•                     Monitors and documents processes.

•                     Operates iPad based productivity and food safety application software.

•                     Completes all necessary paperwork accurately and legibly.

•                     Operates hand-held temperature monitoring devices.

•                     Reports maintenance issues as they occur and assist maintenance technicians in troubleshooting.

•                     Maintains sanitary conditions during production.

•                     Sets up, operates, and tears down of kettles.

•                     Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner, utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc..

•                     Communicates with fellow processing members.

•                     Maintains a safe environment.

•                     Assists in training new cook room employees.

•                     Willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands at once

•                     This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures.  This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.

•                     Perform other duties as assigned

Experience & Skills:

•                     0-1 years of experience in related field is preferred.

•                     Must be able to understand written English.

•                     Must be able to read, write, and demonstrate verbal and written communication skills

•                     Possess intermediate math skills

•                     Ability to work with technology

•                     Ability to follow detailed instructions and rules

•                     Must be self-motivated and a self-starter, needing little direction

•                     Possess a desire for completing repetitive tasks

•                     Must show a sense of urgency in completing tasks and be a quick learner

•                     Ability to work with diverse groups of people with varying levels of education, expertise, and backgrounds

•                     Desire to work independently

•                     Possess a positive attitude

•                     Ability to work weekends and holidays when required

Preferred Education:

•                     High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required.

Work Environment: 

•                     Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).

•                     Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.

•                     This role does not require any domestic travel

•                     Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds

•                     Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.

•                     Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.