Cook Assistant - 1st Shift

Sfdbrands; Orange City (IA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pork processing industry is seeking a Cook Assistant for the 1st shift in Orange City, IA. The role involves cooking, operating equipment, and ensuring product quality while adhering to safety regulations. Ideal candidates should be able to lift heavy weights and work in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values growth and offers competitive wages and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and push 600 lbs tubs.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to cook raw materials into final products.
• Operate equipment such as fryer, tub dumper, and grader.
• Maintain a safe work environment by keeping floors clean and free of hazards.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 70 lbs

Job description

Cook Assistant - 1st Shift

Apply now for a Cook Assistant position on the 1st shift at Smithfield Foods.

Location: Orange City, IA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-time

Posted: Yesterday

Job Requisition ID: R-2025-5428

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A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer in the U.S., with over 55,000 employees and a $16 billion global footprint. We are seeking motivated individuals eager to grow lasting careers with us.

Our team members enjoy industry-leading wages and benefits, including:

• Hourly Starting Pay: $21.70/hour
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits, and more

Core Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to cook raw materials into final products
• Operate equipment such as fryer, tub dumper, and grader
• Weigh finished boxes using box scale to ensure proper weight
• Recognize and report potential fire hazards, including oil spills
• Assist with sanitation before and after shifts
• Label products correctly and operate metal detectors, handling flagged products appropriately
• Work with the Cook Lead to ensure product quality prior to boxing
• Maintain a safe work environment by keeping floors clean and free of hazards
• Adhere to all safety and food regulations, reporting violations immediately
• Wear proper PPE at all times in the cook room
• Report any issues involving equipment or meat to supervisors

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and push 600 lbs tubs

Relocation Package: Not available

EEO Statement

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, disability, or other protected groups. For accommodations during the application process, call 757-357-1595.