Industrial Cook - Irvine Commissary

Northgate Gonzalez Markets•Irvine, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Northgate Gonzalez Market has grown from one store in Anaheim in 1980 to over 40 locations across Southern California, and we’re looking for passionate, customer-focused team members to join our family. We offer flexible schedules, opportunities for growth, and an associate discount of up to 20% for you and your household—all in a positive and fun work environment where you’ll feel valued and appreciated. If you’re enthusiastic, team-oriented, and ready to build a career with us, we’d love to meet you. To learn more, please visit www.northgatemarkets.com Job Summary: Executes the daily production work as per Production Manager’s schedule, following company’s GMP’s policies and procedures. Ensures all processes meet customer’s specification requirements and minimizes risk to the company. Assists Production Manager in manufacturing products that meet established quality, customer service, safety, sanitation, innovation, and cost metrics consistent with schedules and policies at the back of the house. Executes work standards and maintains improvement through sustaining behaviors, operating with discipline and rigor. Using daily production scheduling as base, prepares and batches all raw materials, dried goods, proteins and miscellaneous WIPS for the cooking or mixing of all finished goods. Assists in the optimization of new product development through the standardization of materials and process to insure repeatability. Consistently apply all Company Policies and Procedures. Exemplifies the desired culture, values, and philosophies of the NGM organization: Servant Leadership, Hard Work, Respect, Loyalty, Unity, Innovation, Communication, Openness, Objectivity, Education, humility, Trust & Honesty.

Requirements

Must have a food handlers’ certification.
Must have willingness to learn and follow direction.
Must have a very strong Customer Service commitment.
Must have critical thinking with basic problem-solving skills and be able to work independently or in a team environment.
Basic knowledge on Food manufacturing & processing.
Understands the ability to work prep production lines or stations with hands on.
Ability to understand and effectively communicate the daily production requirements.
Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in a high output environment.
Able to demonstrate attention to detail and follow through in all areas of responsibility.
Must be able to lift 30 Lbs. frequently and 40 Lbs. occasionally; stand, reach, climb, and lift frequently.
Must be able work with others and coordinate production with co-workers.
Must work with minimum or no supervision.
Must have an excellent attendance record, reliable and flexible when seasonal work is occasionally required.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
1+ years’ demonstrated manufacturing & processing supervisory experience in roles of increasing responsibility demonstrating the ability to achieve results.
Ability to calculate basic figures and amounts for formulation and assembly.
Ability to define problems, collect data. Establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Basic ability to understand batching process.
Must be able to lift to 10 Lbs. (Continuously)
Must be able to lift to 30 Lbs. (Frequently) and exert force up to 40 Lbs. (Frequently)
Stand (Frequently)
Walking (Frequently)
Sitting (Frequently)
Use hands to finger, handle or feel (Continuously)
Reach with hands and arms (Continuously)
Climb or balance (Occasionally)
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Frequently)
Talk or hear (Continuously)
Taste or smell (Frequently)
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, which will not screen for non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma desirable but not a must
Bi-lingual English Spanish highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assists Production Manager in executing daily production scheduling of entire facility.
Executes the lock-out / tag out program in his/her area of responsibility.
Chops, dice, slice, mince, weights, mix, batch all product formulation according to recipe.
Executes HACCP under direction of the Quality Assurance team.
Follows formula’s procedural steps rigidly, never deviating from recipe.
Practices safety procedures as per training in the handling of all process equipment.
Works in conjunction with Sanitation team to operate equipment in proper sanitary conditions, as per Company’s SSOP’s.
Reports immediately any unsafe equipment or malfunction.
Works in conjunction with the Maintenance department to maintain a preventive maintenance program in each piece of equipment in the kitchen.
Responsible for his/her safety and well-being of plant associates.
Executes the quality assurance program as per company standards.
Responsible for keeping the work area or assembly line in optimum sanitation condition and ensures that all SOP’s, HACCP & SSOP’s are executed as planned.
Follows company standards in the execution of the allergen program and immediately reports any deviation.
Fills all paperwork with accuracy related to temperature checks, traceability, and sequential process.
Conducts all formula batching with precision and double checks all weights and measures.
Records in recipe every procedural step.
Ensures that all scales and thermometers are properly calibrated and sanitized before use.
Rigorously executes the GMP’s standard operating procedure.
Prevents and reports immediately any potential cross-contamination situation.
Follows company policies and procedures clocking in & out for the shift and breaks.
Uses adequate protective gear in the handling of knives or sharp blades, as per company’s policies and procedures.
Assist Plant Management on all product changeovers.
Maintains positive relationships among all levels of associates.
Executes FiFo policy.