Commissary Industrial Cook (Cocina) - Irvine

Northgate Gonzalez Markets•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northgate Gonzalez Market is seeking passionate, customer-focused team members to join their family. They offer flexible schedules, growth opportunities, and an associate discount. This role executes daily production work according to the Production Manager's schedule, adhering to company GMPs and policies. The cook ensures processes meet customer specifications and minimize company risk. They assist the Production Manager in manufacturing products that meet quality, customer service, safety, sanitation, innovation, and cost metrics. The role involves preparing and batching raw materials, dried goods, proteins, and WIPs for cooking or mixing. It also assists in optimizing new product development through standardization of materials and processes. The cook must consistently apply all Company Policies and Procedures and exemplify the desired culture and values of the NGM organization.

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.
Must be able to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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.