Production Kitchen Cook/Team Member

Summary:

This role is an integral role in our manufacturing business. It is one of the more skilled roles in our business, and requires a great deal of attention to detail. The Kitchen team must work together to optimize the output, while managing risk to personal Safety and Food Safety and Quality.

The Kitchen/Cook team will coordinate with the shift team leader, constantly coordinating the progress and planning of materials from Veg/Batching through to the Kitchen for processing.

*The Kitchen / Cook team will provide backup support for the Batching, Boxing and Veg Processing rooms

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Careful and safe handling of raw materials
• Adherance to all GMP's, with regular training to improve knowledge and understanding
• Follow HACCP guidelines, and company policies and procedures to meet our food safety & quality standards
• Check lot codes, dates and batching labels on ingredients prior to use
• Ensure the correct rotation of raw materials on a first in first out basis
• Strict adherance to the processes for Tomato Totes, wrapping prior to taking into the kitchen
• Setup of work station with all ingredients and utensils required, gathering batched ingredients from coolers and warehouse required for the recipe
• Follow the daily production schedule to meet production output, communicating effectively with the
• Shift Leader, and team leader to coordinate the flow of materials from Veg/Batching ready for processing
• Read and follow recipes, and each step of the processing SOP, recording 'Actual' outputs at each step of the recipe
• Operation of the Kettles, controlling temperature, water flow, tomato press, and diced tomatoes through 'Jim' from the HMI screen, within the specified process
• Accurate completion of documentation, including CCP's and changeover – checking the changeover matrix regular before starting the next product
• Carry out online testing for CCP / ph / Bostwick according to the product specification, any KPQMS deviations to be flagged to the Shift Leader
• Record and monitor the weights of the kettle, in coordination with each ingredient addition, validating the accuracy of the product manufcaturing stage
• Dispense some bulk items in totes directly in the kitchen, using the procedure for 'Jim'
• Handle utensils for testing, weighing/dispensing of ingredients, including careful use of knives, and some powered equipment as needed.Special attention to the emulsifiers, PD pumps and Graco Pump
• Ability to safely assemble and disassemble the above equipment
• Maintain the tools/equipment inventory to ensure nothing is missing from the Kitchen
• Communicate, and coordinate the flow of product into the SP room, ensuring they always have visibility of what is next
• Careful changeover of recipes, sometimes resulting in a full clean of the area due to Allergen control, and minimize the risk of cross-contamination
• Clean and sanitize the work area, including all equipment and utensils used – as per the SOP
• Safe handling of chemicals required for the cleaning process
• Operate the Buggy Washer, and cleaning as required at the end of each shift as a minimum; more frequently dependent on the product mix for the day – Shift leader will give direction
• Follow our safety standards, using the correct PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed at all times
• Give a full handover to the next shift/team, in order for them to effectively carry on with the schedule
• During a night shift, there will be a 'deep' clean of the Kitchen room, as per a full clean and sanitation for changeovers

Skill Requirement:

• Safety conscious, with good awareness of surroundings, and safety of others
• Good communication
• Punctual, pleasant and reliable
• Actively contribute to the companys culture and values
• Ability to follow written directions, company policy & procedures
• Works well as a team
• Careful operation of tools required for the task
• Attention to detail, looking for sub-standard materials and raising concerns
• Comfortable to be trained on manual, and powered pallet trucks for moving skids at floor level
• Ability to follow written directions and manufacturing best practices; unique to the food industry
• Able to walk, stand and bend while handling ingredients
• Ability to operate HMI screen to control equipment
• Perform online quality tests (e.g. ph testing)

Qualification Requirements:

• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred, but not essential
• Works in a methodical manner
• Attention to detail is crucial

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$21.62 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person