Batching & QA Kitchen Operator

Simmons Foods; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a Kitchen Operator for our facility. You will follow the schedule to call for batches from the meat room, weigh ingredients, and record weights for every batch. You will log lot numbers and suppliers, and act as a QC checkpoint in coordination with the supervisor.

You must follow all formula guidelines, record batch data on kitchen sheets, and maintain sanitation during changes and routine operations. Safety PPE is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have basic math skills. Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Follow the order of the schedule and call for batches from the meat room, as required.
• Weigh all ingredients and record weight before batching.
• Record lot numbers and supplier for each ingredient used.
• Kitchen operator is a final check for Q.C and supervisor- must notify Q.C and supervisor of anything unusual; i.e. batch too thick, too thin, off-color, off odor.
• Follow formula guidelines, which are listed, on each batch sheet.
• Record batching information for each batch made on formula kitchen sheets. These include gravy weight, water level, water temp, tri-blender R.P.M.'s final batch weight, fill temps and additives.
• Clean and sanitize entire kitchen during can size changeovers or when notified by Supervisor.
• Follow rinse procedures for cleaning the emulsifier and tanks 1, 2, & 3.
• Regulate the dropping temperature, as required. Follow batch sheet guidelines or Supervisor instructions.

Skills

basic math skills

read/write English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Simmons Foods is seeking a Kitchen Operator for our facility. You will follow the schedule to call for batches from the meat room, weigh ingredients, and record weights for every batch. You will log lot numbers and suppliers, and act as a QC checkpoint in coordination with the supervisor.

You must follow all formula guidelines, record batch data on kitchen sheets, and maintain sanitation during changes and routine operations. Safety PPE is required.