Food Production Asst Batch Cook

Benefits

100% employer paid medical insurance

The assistant cook is responsible for aiding in the production of batches of Jam, Jelly, Syrup, and Pie Filling. Staging ingredients, cross training and assisting the cook.

• Maintain reliable attendance, including overtime as needed.
• Attendance/Punctuality – consistently at work and on time, following company handbook.
• Ensure compliance with the Company's HACCP and FDA requirements as they pertain to GMP's and housekeeping expectations.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, apply feedback to improve performance.
• Daily clock in/out in Paycom and/or through manual temporary agency time tracking protocols.
• Maintain a safe and organized operation by complying with company operational policies, procedures, and standards.
• Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Document and communicate any issues (including safety and quality).
• Report issues of food safety and quality to Supervisor or Manager.
• Write in English clearly and informatively; read and interpret written information.
• Inform Supervisor of equipment malfunction.
• Time management – get things done in a timely manner while keeping safety in mind.
• Respond to food safety and quality issues.
• Have a competent understanding of allergen control.
• Teamwork – give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Assist Production Supervisors on special projects as needed.
• Stop equipment to clear jams.
• Ensure all partial materials are stowed correctly according to Trailblazer Foods regulations.
• Complete correct documentation in accordance with procedures set forth.
• Correctly complete all applicable paperwork such as recipe sheets, batch info sheets, start-up and shift change forms.
• Ensure adequate materials to run the schedule of the day.
• Keep track of materials used/wasted and document them accordingly.
• Obtain raw material needed for production.
• Set up machines to proper specifications per orders planned in production.
• Understand the schedule of the day to be prepared for timely product change over.
• Assist Lead Cook: add fruit ingredients, weigh ingredients, check vacpan brix, record ingredient information.
• Assist Lead Cook, under QA supervision: brix, pH and viscosity and make appropriate recipe adjustments based on test results and specs.
• Inspect all raw materials being used; reject damaged or out-of-spec materials when found per procedures.
• Assist Lead Cook: operate HMI equipment including steam jacketed kettles, valves, pumps, mixers, vacuum kettles.
• Operate pneumatic drum lift to add ingredients on the cook deck.
• Operate overhead crane hoist for loading and unloading bulk ingredients such as sugar.
• Rework any unsellable product back into the mixer using proper precautions.
• Ensure correct batch numbers recorded and batch separation maintained.
• Relieve and give breaks to team members/operators.
• Alert Supervisor/Manager to any procedural changes that occur during the production day. R&D Manager/QA must authorize changes.
• Communicate ingredient and general requirement needs to warehouse employees.
• Communicate maintenance needs or equipment malfunctions to maintenance employees.
• Ensure correct identification, interpretation and recording of ingredient lot information for all ingredients used in each batch.
• Basic understanding of scientific principles (brix, pH, temperature) of production of jams, jellies, fruit fillings, BBQ sauces, drink concentrates, syrups.
• Identify, interpret and record ingredient lot information for all ingredients used in each batch.
• Operate stand-up forklift.
• Help the cook while preparing fruit and ingredients.
• Operate HMI Programs.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year food processing related experience.
• Must be able to read, write, speak the English language.
• Use simple math, and use basic handheld measuring tools.
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