Bakery Production Operator & Cook - First Shift

Conagra Brands; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan / 401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Career development

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Kent, WA is hiring a Production Cook (Machine Operator) for the 1st shift from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. You will prepare, monitor, and inspect baked goods, ensuring food safety, quality and production goals in an onsite manufacturing setting.

You will operate production equipment, follow recipes, record temperatures, and assist with quality checks. Overtime and weekend work is common, and familiarity with food safety practices is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in food manufacturing or production preferred.
• Familiarity with machine operation and basic hand tools.
• Knowledge of food safety practices including HACCP/CCPs and GMPs.
• Comfort working with cleaning chemicals after training and validation.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Must be able to work regular overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook products according to established recipes and production specifications.
• Observe baked goods for color, appearance, and quality and remove non-conforming product from the line.
• Inspect products during production and report quality issues.
• Check and record temperatures for batter, egg wash, and other ingredients.
• Operate production equipment and use basic tools to make minor adjustments.
• Follow safety procedures and report food safety, quality, or equipment concerns.
• Complete required cleaning tasks and safely work with approved chemicals.
• Follow Critical Control Points, HACCP, and GMPs.
• Communicate issues and production concerns to the Production team leader.
• Support frequent overtime and weekend work.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Food safety practices

Cleaning chemicals handling

Attention to detail

Overtime and weekend work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Conagra Brands in Kent, WA is hiring a Production Cook (Machine Operator) for the 1st shift from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. You will prepare, monitor, and inspect baked goods, ensuring food safety, quality and production goals in an onsite manufacturing setting.

You will operate production equipment, follow recipes, record temperatures, and assist with quality checks. Overtime and weekend work is common, and familiarity with food safety practices is required.