Batter Coating Operator - Sweet Potato Fries

ApplicantPool; Burgaw (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Foods is hiring a Batter Operator to prepare, mix, and monitor batter systems for battered sweet potato fries. You will work with the Fryer Operator and QA to ensure product quality, safety, and consistent coating from batter to fry stage.

The role involves maintaining batter temperature and flow, adjusting equipment settings, and completing batch records. Prior food-processing experience is preferred and a strong focus on safety and sanitation is required.

Qualifications

• Previous food-processing or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous experience operating production equipment preferred.
• Experience with batter, breading, coating, or frozen-food processing is a plus.
• Ability to accurately measure ingredients and follow recipes.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to understand and follow SOPs and production instructions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to recognize changes in batter consistency and product quality.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare batter according to approved recipes and production specifications.
• Accurately weigh and add flour, starches, seasonings, water and other ingredients.
• Operate and monitor batter mixing tanks, agitators, pumps and coating equipment.
• Maintain batter temperature, viscosity, and flow; ensure even coating.

Skills

Food processing

Machinery operation

Batter/coating knowledge

Measuring ingredients

Math/reading

SOP adherence

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Fast-paced work

Safety awareness

Job description

Cardinal Foods is hiring a Batter Operator to prepare, mix, and monitor batter systems for battered sweet potato fries. You will work with the Fryer Operator and QA to ensure product quality, safety, and consistent coating from batter to fry stage.

The role involves maintaining batter temperature and flow, adjusting equipment settings, and completing batch records. Prior food-processing experience is preferred and a strong focus on safety and sanitation is required.