The Cook II is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food ingredients to meet quality standards and production needs. Follow standard procedures and assures raw ingredients and prepared food materials meet company quality standards. Coordinate cooking and prep work with the Kettle Deck Team Lead and Shift Lead. Understand formulations and batch sheet usage. Always follow good work habits, adherence to procedures, company rules and safety practices. Report all potential inventory shortages, problems with raw materials or quality/sensory deviations immediately to the Team Lead, Shift Lead, Kitchen Supervisor and/or Kitchen Manager. Perform cooking and batching of all recipes according to standard procedures and batch sheet instructions. Check all ingredients and in-process foods, sauces and mixes for correct texture, taste, smell and appearance. These checks must occur before these materials are combined with other components. Report any variances to the Team Lead, Shift Lead, Kitchen Supervisor and/or Kitchen Manager. Understand and be able use all batch sheets and follow standard procedure. Ensure that all item information (including lot numbers, MO numbers, quantities and batch numbers) is filled into batch sheets correctly and legibly. Ensure correct tag labeling and storage procedures are being followed. All food or ingredient containers (buckets, plastic totes, transfer carts, steel totes, gondolas, etc.) must have a label which includes the description of contents and dare material goes in to production, weight of bucket. All food safety practices must be followed at all times. Understand and learn the safe use of each piece of equipment and monitors all safety devices and guards for correct position and operation and any issues must be reported immediately to the Team Lead, Shift Lead, Kitchen Supervisor and/or Kitchen Manager. Follow all safety rules and monitors employee safety. This position is responsible to ensure compliance with Critical Control Points and Preventive Controls in their process, which may include one or more of the following: Cook Time and Temperatures, Metal Detection, Canning Process Letter, Cooling Time and Temperatures, Bar Code Reader, Line Clearance, Pre-Operational Cleaning and Sanitation, and Material Usage. Provision for coverage of these responsibilities during an absence includes substitution by another person in the same position or by a trained lead or supervisor. Report all mechanical problems to the Team Lead, Shift Lead, Kitchen Supervisor or Kitchen Manager. Comply with the rules and regulations set forth in Amy's Kitchen Inc. employee handbook, safety manual and GMP booklet. Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Shift Lead, Kitchen Supervisor or Kitchen Manager. Regular Attendance Required During peak season or base on company needs overtime is required. Other duties may be assigned. It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy's Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.