Industrial Confectionary Cook

Industrial Confectionary Cook

Somerset - Somerset, NJ 08873

Salary Range $17.79 - $22.60 Hourly Position Type Full Time

Do you love snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you're looking for!

At PIM, we make the brands you love. Our portfolio of products, from Welch's® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment.

At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

The Confectionery Cook (PIM Level
3) is a skilled manufacturing professional responsible for the safe, efficient, and consistent operation of advanced confectionery cooking systems used to manufacture high-quality candy products. This position supports PIM's state-of-the-art, high-volume manufacturing operations and serves as the primary operator of cooking and batching processes that directly impact product quality, production throughput, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

The Confectionary Cook is expected to demonstrate advanced process knowledge, operational ownership, and a higher degree of accountability within a modern manufacturing environment. The position is responsible for operating automated cooking systems, monitoring critical process parameters, maintaining strict adherence to standard work, and ensuring consistent execution of manufacturing schedules.

The Confectionery Cook plays a critical role in ensuring ingredients are accurately prepared, batched, cooked, and delivered to downstream Mogul operations while maintaining compliance with all food safety, quality, safety, operational, and regulatory requirements. Success in this role requires strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, process discipline, and a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Operational Execution & Production Performance

• Operate advanced confectionery cooking systems, batching equipment, ingredient delivery systems, transfer systems, mixers, kettles, and associated processing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Execute daily production schedules while ensuring adherence to production targets, quality standards, and operational requirements.
• Accurately prepare, stage, weigh, verify, and process ingredients according to approved formulations and production specifications.
• Monitor all aspects of the cooking process to ensure product consistency and compliance with established standards.
• Maintain continuous product flow to downstream Mogul and Processing operations.
• Ensure cooking operations support schedule attainment and maximize production throughput.
• Perform startup, shutdown, sanitation, product transition, and changeover activities safely and efficiently.
• Verify proper equipment readiness prior to beginning production activities.
• Monitor ingredient usage and inventory levels to prevent production interruptions.
• Coordinate effectively with Truckers, Mogul Operators, Quality personnel, Technicians, and Leadership to maintain uninterrupted operations.
• Support operational priorities while adapting to changing production demands and schedule requirements.

Standard Work & Process Discipline

• Execute all responsibilities in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Instructions, Batch Sheets, GMP requirements, and Standard Work Documents.
• Maintain strict compliance with established process controls and operating parameters.
• Demonstrate ownership of process consistency and operational execution.
• Ensure all batches are manufactured according to approved formulas, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, legibly, and in real time.
• Follow escalation procedures for process deviations, quality…