Kitchen Batch Prep Cook

NuVue Foods • Hamtramck, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NuVue Foods is a leader in solutions and services across the packaged fresh and frozen food industries, providing large and small convenient store chains, box stores, and national foodservice companies with ready to eat solutions. As a member of the NuVue Kitchen Team, you will be part of creating award-winning food products in our catering-style commercial kitchen. A Kitchen Batch Prep Cook is responsible for daily food preparation, ingredient sourcing, and station organization to ensure efficient, high-quality, and safe service; you will follow preparation lists, manage inventory, maintain cleanliness, and collaborate with chefs for menu consistency, often requiring self-starting qualities and strong food safety knowledge. If you are motivated to learn about the food industry, our catering-style kitchen provides the perfect opportunities for knowledge and growth.

Requirements

• Kitchen experience preferred
• Basic knife skills
• Repetitively lifting to 50lbs
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

• Prepare bulk meats, vegetables, poultry, baked goods and other foods for packaging.
• Prepare workstations with required ingredients and equipment to meet production goals.
• Mix Industrial size food batches according to recipes, including measuring, and weighing and storing.
• Handle and store finished products ingredients in accordance with HAACP Standards.
• Daily perform all cleaning and sanitizing of machinery utilized in the working stations.
• Maintain a clean, sterile and safe work area using proper cleaning chemicals and equipment daily.
• Participate in “special attention” projects for the upkeep of the commercial kitchen.
• Complete and submit end-of-day paperwork to Commercial Kitchen Manager for USDA, FDA, and SQF compliance.
• Maintain Food Safety under USDA/FDA/SQF Requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed