Cook

Jessie Lord Bakery, LLC; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Jessie Lord Bakery, LLC is looking for a dedicated Cook to manage the preparation and mixing of pie fillings in Torrance. The ideal candidate will operate industrial kettles, ensuring quality and safety while adhering to food safety regulations.

Full-time position with a pay range of $19–21 per hour, requiring flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Applicants should have experience with industrial cooking equipment and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with kettles for industrial cooking.
• Willingness to work in a loud environment with hearing protection.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate industrial equipment for cooking.
• Prepare large batches of pie fillings.
• Perform sanitation duties for assigned equipment.
• Train and direct the work of cooks' helpers.
• Monitor filling temperatures during cooking.

Skills

Understanding written and verbal direction

Experience with industrial cooking equipment

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Forklift certification

Tools

Industrial kettles

Forklift

Job description

About this position

Since 1984, Jessie Lord Bakery has been baking some of the freshest, flakiest homestyle pies in the country. We take great pride in sourcing the high‑quality ingredients that go into our pies, from the rich California dairy and eggs that make our cream and meringue pies so luscious, to the perfectly‑ripe apples, peaches, cherries, and berries that we mix into our fruit pie fillings. We pay close attention to every detail of the pie production process, from rolling to crimping, filling to baking, and we’re sticklers for quality control, especially the taste‑testing part. Marrying old‑fashioned technique and modern methods, we craft our from‑scratch bakery pies with the same care as the ones we bake at home for our family, so that our pies are both deliciously authentic and affordable for your customers. We offer complete lines of both frozen, unbaked and pre‑baked, thaw and sell pies in sizes ranging from 6” to 12” that offer convenience to your in‑store bakery. We’re also happy to work with you on private labeling and packaging, as well as fun new custom pie varieties unique to your brand.

It’s an honor to have our pies on your customers' tables, whether they’re enjoying a cozy family supper, getting together with great friends, or unforgettable holiday feast.

Job Summary

The cook position is responsible for cooking and mixing filling for production lines and ensuring the quality of the product. Responsible for overall set up and sanitation of industrial equipment/kettles, while maintaining and following safety and food safety regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Set up and operate industrial kettle and equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Prepare large batches of pie fillings by following the recipe and using industrial kettles.
• Review formulas and follow batch sheet recipes.
• Receive, count, verify and record lot number and quantities.
• Use a forklift or pallet jack to pull ingredients needed to make the filling.
• Perform sanitation duties for the assigned equipment in the cook room.
• Train and direct the work of the cooks' helpers.
• Check filling temperatures throughout the cooking and cooling down process.
• Work closely with the QA personnel, warehouse personnel, supervisors and manager.
• Complete the required production paperwork and systematically report all material used.
• Immediately report equipment needing repair to reduce and prevent injuries and downtime.
• Monitor safety and GMPs of staff.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• All employees are required to immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety issues they observe to their supervisor.
• Monitor and enforce cGMPs.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre‑requisite programs.

Education, Skills & Other Requirements

• Ability to understand written and verbal direction in English and/or Spanish.
• Proven experience working with industrial cooking equipment, specifically kettles.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to work in a loud environment with appropriate hearing protection.
• Forklift certified (sit‑down).

Physical Requirements

• Stand/walk for 8+ hours.
• Frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk through production areas.
• Adaptability to multi‑shift environment.
• Exposure to temperature change.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Hearing ability with appropriate protection in high‑noise areas.
• Wearing proper footwear.

Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Schedule

Must be able to work any shift.

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Job Type

Full‑time

Pay Range

19–21 USD per hour (Torrance)