Cook - 2nd shift

Kettle Cuisine, LLC.; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target bonus 5%

Benefits package

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine is seeking a Cook for the 2nd shift in Lynn, MA (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM). The role emphasizes safe production, adherence to GMP/HACCP, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will prepare soups from scratch, monitor quality, and ensure proper ingredient handling.

The position offers full-time hours, a base hourly pay of $19.75–$20.25 plus a 5% target bonus and comprehensive benefits. Candidates should be able to lift 50 lbs and communicate effectively with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills for teamwork.
• Proven safe working practices.
• Bi-lingual preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safe working practices.
• Perform daily area checks for non-compliance and report.
• Ensure finished product conforms to specs.
• Manufacture quality products efficiently within time/quantity.
• Follow GMPs and HACCP plans.
• Maintain clean production area.
• Report downtime to maintenance.
• Communicate issues to supervisors.
• Handle ingredients and soup quality checks.
• Follow recipes and take viscosity readings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Numeracy

English reading/writing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lynn Plant - Lynn, MA 01901, Salary Range: $19.75 - $20.25 Hourly, Delicious Food and Meaningful Careers

About Us

At the heart of our company is a deep passion for creating fresh, healthy, and artisan-quality food that brings people together. We honor the craft of artisan cooking, using scratch-made stocks, hand-chopped herbs, and only the highest-quality ingredients, complemented by cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver consistently safe, exceptional products on a large scale.

But it’s not just about the food. Our culture is built on principles that shape how we grow, both as individuals and as a team. One of our core values, Honoring Development, guides us to actively seek out, celebrate, and nurture one another’s talents, strengths, and interests. By fostering each other’s growth, we strengthen our relationships and capabilities, driving both personal and professional success.

We also believe in Honoring Each Other. We surround ourselves with passionate people who share our love for great food. Through mutual respect and collaboration, we create an environment where employees are empowered to thrive, building trusting, and rewarding relationships with our clients, partners, and one another.

If you’re looking for a place where your skills, passion, and ideas can flourish, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our dynamic and supportive team.

Position Title

Cook

Employment Type & Schedule

Full-Time 2nd Shift Lynn, MA

Schedule: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safe working practices at all times.
• Perform daily checks of area for non-compliance and report them to your supervisor.
• Ensure finished product conforms to specifications.
• Manufacture quality products efficiently within time and quantity parameters.
• Follow the company GMP’s.
• Show a positive attitude and a leadership mentality for all employees.
• Ensure clean and tidy production area at all times.
• Report Downtime to maintenance in a timely manner.
• Communicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes (low yields, holds, wrong ingredients).
• Monitor and action all waste.
• Take instructions from supervisors.
• Cook each recipe with the highest quality and right first time following the procedure.
• Taste as you go – constantly taste the soup and ingredients for quality.
• Ask for supervisor approval if there are any questions about the soup or ingredients and/or if specified in recipe.
• Responsible for checking that all ingredients are present to make the soup and in the correct quantities and quality.
• Take viscosity readings when appropriate.
• Perform LTD cleaning as stated in Kettle Cuisine’s LTD SOP and guidelines.
• Follow HACCP plan – responsible for ensuring Cooking CCP is met for all soups.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out neatly and correctly and signed off.
• Take responsibility for their kettle(s) and ensure that soup is always looked after.
• Any other tasks deemed reasonable and reasonably requested by management.

Requirements

• Ability to work all scheduled shifts, on time.
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for working in a team environment.
• Proven track record in safe working practices.
• Manufacturing experience preferred (preferably in the food industry).
• Experience working in temperature controlled settings.
• Experience with perishable items.
• Experience with Kettle Cuisine ingredients and soups.
• Able to interact and communicate with the supervisors and team members.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Passion for food and high quality.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Numeracy skills.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Able to read and write English.

Pay Range for Cook

The Cook base pay range $19.75 + 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 Cook 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 Act

Kettle 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 Employer

Kettle 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.