Cook 2 (2nd Shift)

Baxters North America Inc•Cincinnati, OH

14d

About The Position

Mixes and cooks the sauces used in the various products, follows prescribed formulations and processes and assures a continuous supply of sauce is on hand throughout the production run.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one year related work experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, equipment manuals, short correspondence, and formulations, and to recognize similarities and differences between series of numbers.
Ability to write simple correspondence and log information on reports.
Ability to communicate in one-on-one situations to other members of the organization.
Ability to read, speak and write English.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to convert weights and measures to convert for changes in total quantity.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Kettle Certification, Ribbon Blender Certification, Blentherm Certification, LOTO Certification, CIP Certification, Weights & measures Certification, Bin Lifter Certification and HACCP for CCP positions Certification.

Responsibilities

Mixes and cooks the sauces(s).
Obtains formulation(s) for the day’s production run(s).
Accurately calculates specified amounts of ingredients converting formulations to specified amounts for specific batch sizes.
Weighs ingredients.
Operates Ribbon Blender, Blentherm and/or Kettle.
Coordinates the preparation of sauce and ribbon blend for production.
Cleans system using CIP methods.
Organizes work time and materials. Plans for changeovers and future products.
Works with Supervisor to directs Sauce Cook Helper, Ingredient Inspectors and Ingredient Weighers for optimum efficiency and accuracy.
Completes paperwork accurately and timely.
Ensures quality specifications are met and understands HACCP control points as they apply to the process.