Braising Chef

Kettle Cuisine Llc; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine is seeking a Braising Chef to ensure continuous and efficient operation of the production line at our Lynn, MA location. You will cook ingredients to the highest quality, taste as you go, and follow recipes and GMPs while coordinating with the kitchen team.

The role requires strong teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Shift is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with a comprehensive benefits package and potential for a 5% bonus.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Manufacturing experience preferred, especially in food industry.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Able to read and write English.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cook each ingredient with the highest quality and right first time following the procedure.
• Taste as you go to ensure quality and doneness.
• Ask supervisor for guidance on ingredients or if specification is unclear.
• Coordinate with the kitting team to ensure ingredients are ready on time.
• Complete room paperwork; keep paperwork neat, accurate and signed.
• Maintain clean, safe production area and report downtime or issues to supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Bi-lingual preferred

Attention to detail

Numeracy skills

Physical endurance

Job description

Schedule: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PMTo ensure continuous and efficient operation of the production line to meet customer requirements in accordance with Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Quantity and Cost. (SSQQC)Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in their products and expects each employee to do the same with their work.Adhere to safe working practices at all timesPerform daily checks of area for non-compliance and report them to your supervisorEnsure finished product conforms to specificationsManufacture quality products efficiently within time and quantity parametersFollow the company GMP’sShow a positive attitude and a leadership mentality for all employeesEnsure clean and tidy production area at all timesReport Downtime to maintenance in a timely mannerCommunicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes (low yields, etc.)Monitor and action all wasteTake instructions from supervisorsAny other tasks deemed reasonable and reasonably requested by managementKey Responsibilities:Cook each ingredient with the highest quality and right first time following the procedureTaste as you go – constantly taste the ingredients for quality and donenessAsk for supervisor approval if there are any questions about the ingredients and/or if specified in recipeWork with the kitting team and kitchen cooks to ensure ingredients are ready on timeComplete room paperworkEnsure all paperwork is filled out neatly and correctly and signed offAbility to work all scheduled shifts, on timeExcellent interpersonal skills needed for working in a team environmentProven record of accomplishment in safe working practicesManufacturing experience preferred (preferably in the food industry)Experience working in temperature-controlled settingsExperience with perishable itemsExperience with Kettle Cuisine ingredients and soupsRequired attributes:Able to interact and communicate with the supervisors and team membersAbility to lift 50 lbs.Passion for food and high qualityExcellent attention to detailNumeracy skillsBi-lingual preferredAble to read and write EnglishPay Range for Braising ChefThe Braising Chef base pay range $17.75 USD plus shift differential/hourly. The listed salary range represents Kettle Cuisine’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the Lynn, MA location only. Ranges will be reviewed on a regular basis. An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. The Braising Chef position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Kettle Cuisine and all its legal entities comply with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.This position is also eligible for a target bonus of 5%.Americans with Disabilities ActKettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.Equal Opportunity EmployerKettle Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Kettle Cuisine are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.Kettle Cuisine will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.