OPERATOR COOKER TRAINEE

Standard Meat•Ponder, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cook Oven Operator supervises the cooking process during food production. Responsible for set up, monitoring, and adjusting oven temperature, time controls and the movement of product in and out of the cooker and placed into the chilling area, according to the customer specifications. Manage the chilling areas to ensure product chills. Operators must follow all company policies and safety procedures.

Requirements

High school education or up to one-month related experience or training

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual a plus

Responsibilities

Be on the workstation ready to work and on time.
Good attendance is a must and flexible to working overtime and weekends as required.
Maintain a safe and sanitary work area in compliance with GMP and safety policies.
Proper handling of product and racks loading and unloading from the cookers (proper identification, place in correct location, correct cooking program)
Must be able to transport racks loaded with product and may weigh between 350 – 400 lbs.
Manage racks to maximize cook production so cookers are utilized as efficiently as possible.
Manage product documentation to ensure racks are appropriately identified through the process and during cooking.
Understand FSIS Appendix A for cooking requirements for beef & pork products as well as chicken cooking requirements.
Understand the appropriate cooking program for the product.
Responsible for compliance with RTE protocols for raw product area and converting back into RTE.
Wiping condensation prior to unloading of cook racks and ensuring condensation is mopped when needed.
Calibration of cooker probes (probes are to be calibrated when changed and weekly and documented)
Baking equipment including but not limited to single arm hangers, vemag tubs (Single arm hangers are to be baked weekly)
Use of hobo loggers for cooking and chilling
Manage coolers to ensure product chilling, covering of racks when needed for space utilization.
Has the responsibility to report food safety and quality problems with the FSQA department.
Effective communication with the members of the RTE department.
Must be able to read and interpret work instructions.
Report equipment issues to the supervisor or maintenance personnel immediately
Follow the safety procedures.
Other duties as assigned.