Cook - 2nd shift

Kettle Cuisine•Lynn, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook ensures continuous and efficient production to meet customer requirements for safety, sanitation, quality, quantity, and cost. The role prepares soups according to recipes and procedures, maintaining high product quality and working safely in a clean production area. Cooks are responsible for their assigned kettles, monitoring ingredients and product quality, meeting cooking controls, and completing required records. The position is full-time on the second shift in Lynn, Massachusetts, with a schedule of 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Requirements

Ability to work all scheduled shifts on time.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Proven track record in safe working practices.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to read and write English.
Excellent attention to detail and numeracy skills.
Ability to communicate and interact with supervisors and team members.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience, preferably in the food industry.
Experience working in temperature-controlled settings.
Experience with perishable items.
Experience with Kettle Cuisine ingredients and soups.
Bilingual ability.
Passion for food and high quality.

Responsibilities

Follow safe working practices and the company’s GMPs.
Check the work area daily for non-compliance and report issues to a supervisor.
Ensure finished products meet specifications and are manufactured efficiently within time and quantity parameters.
Maintain a clean and tidy production area.
Report downtime to maintenance promptly.
Communicate relevant issues or changes, including low yields, holds, and incorrect ingredients, to appropriate parties.
Monitor and address waste.
Follow supervisors’ instructions and maintain a positive, leadership-minded approach with other employees.
Cook recipes according to procedure and quality standards, tasting soup and ingredients throughout preparation.
Seek supervisor approval when there are questions about the soup or ingredients, or when the recipe requires it.
Check that all ingredients are present and are of the correct quantity and quality.
Take viscosity readings when appropriate.
Perform LTD cleaning according to Kettle Cuisine’s LTD SOP and guidelines.
Follow the HACCP plan and ensure the Cooking CCP is met for all soups.
Complete and sign required paperwork accurately and neatly.
Take responsibility for assigned kettle(s) and ensure the soup is properly looked after.
Work all scheduled shifts on time and perform other reasonable tasks requested by management.