COOK HELPER - Vegetable Lead

MegaMex Foods, LLC.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food and beverage sector is seeking a Cook Helper - Vegetable Lead to join their dynamic team. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to engage in food production while ensuring quality and compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills. You will play a crucial role in managing ingredient preparation and distribution, contributing to the overall efficiency of the production process. If you are detail-oriented and eager to learn, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify production schedules and ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in other areas as directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Verbal Instruction Following

Task Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Safety Regulation Adherence

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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This range is provided by MegaMex Foods. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$16.55/hr - $17.55/hr

Primary Job Duties

1. Review scheduled formulas in the kitchen area for all Main Plant production lines.
2. Distribute copies of the production schedule to the vegetable room team.
3. Verify ingredients and quantities delivered from the warehouse to the vegetable room based on the daily picking list generated from the BC system.
4. Ensure all required ingredients for formulas are available for pre-staging.
5. Confirm ingredient lot numbers by comparing physical lot labels with system records. Immediately report discrepancies to the warehouse team for correction.
6. Prepare pre-batches according to the recipe and production schedule, ensuring correct lots and ingredients are correctly distributed on physical batches/containers created in the system for traceability.
7. Notify Quality Control (QC) to inspect batches before start-up and throughout the daily production process.
8. Properly store unused food products in designated areas and maintain a clean work environment.
9. Ensure all documentation is accurately completed and downtime is correctly reported.
10. Verify that all necessary ingredients are available on-site before initiating the weighing process in the Vegetable Room.
11. Report any non-compliant ingredients, bags, or pallets (e.g., damaged bags, expired lots). Prepare dump reports in case of spills, damages, etc.
12. Assist in other areas as directed by the supervisor or manager.

Job Requirements & Skills

1. Ability to follow verbal instructions from the supervisor.
2. Capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail, reliability, and organization.
3. Strong communication and leadership skills.
4. Analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail.
5. Must adhere to all safety regulations and company procedures.

Previous experience as a production lead in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Services