Food Preparation Specialist

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REGULAR FULL TIME Manual Labor Hamtramck, MI, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $24.00 Hourly

NuVue Foods is searching for a dynamic and experienced Food Preparation Specialist to create large food batches that focus on recipe accuracy and proper weighting. Our facility is the producer of grab-n-go food service products and programs for leading convenient Store chains around the country. We're looking for a passionate culinary professional to help advance the future goals of the company by following our recipes without sacrificing quality.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain Food Safety under USDA/FDA/SQF Requirements.
• Prepare workstations with required ingredients and equipment to meet production goals while maintaining safe and sanitary working conditions.
• Prepare bulk meats, vegetables, poultry, baked goods and other foods for packaging.
• Prepare & Mix Industrial size food batches according to recipes, including measuring, and weighing and storing.
• Control recipe yields to control waste and adhere to the recipe’s serving size.
• Handle and store the finished products and ingredients in accordance with HAACP Standards including but not limited to proper food rotation.
• 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.
• Train new team members in accordance with duties and responsibilities.
• Willing to learn multiple functions in the kitchen to fill workforce shortfalls including machine operating.
• Promote positive working relationships with colleagues for departmental success!
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in culinary or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of management and/or supervisor experience
• Working knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control procedures (HACCP, FDA, etc.).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift deadlines under time pressure.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail, particularly around records, reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Comfortable working under pressure when operational needs are required.

• Commercial Kitchen Manager (reports to): Provides updates on kitchen production output, and daily job duties; escalates job function errors
• Kitchen Staff (collaborate): Directs daily production activities, trains and mentors team members, builds schedules, ensures recipe accuracy, and manages attendance and performance.
• New Hires: Trains new team members to understand duties, recipes, and safety procedures from day one.