Cook/Operator 1st and 3rd Shift

PivotSweets; Michigan; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k with match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident insurance

Hospital insurance

Pet Insurance

Legal & ID Shield

Job summary

Pivot Sweets in Comstock Park, MI is seeking a cook/operator to produce candy and run the candy line on 1st or 3rd shift. You’ll make chocolates, caramels, gummies, hard candies, and lollies, following recipes precisely.

This role requires reliable, detail-oriented team member with strong food-safety practices who can stand for long periods and lift up to 80 pounds. We offer PTO, 401k with match, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Follow detailed recipes and instructions accurately.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Familiar with food safety and sanitation practices.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Able to adhere to strict safety rules, including the use of PPE.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to perform the physical demands of the job, including standing, bending, lifting up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook various candy recipes, including chocolates, caramels, and gummies.
• Measure, mix, and cook ingredients according to established recipes and guidelines.
• Monitor cooking processes to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Operate and maintain candy-making equipment and tools.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Ensure all products meet company quality standards before packaging.
• Other related duties as assigned

Job description

Pivot Sweets is a candy manufacturing facility located in Comstock Park! We specialize in sugar-free and healthy sweets. We are currently seeking a cook/operator to work 1st or 3rd shift. Hours for 1st shift 6:00am-4:30pm Monday through Thursday. Hours for 3rd Shift are Sunday Night through Wednesday night 8:00pm to 6:30 am. Both shifts are 10-hour shifts.

Position Overview

As a cook, you’ll play a crucial role in our kitchen, producing a wide range of candy products with precision and skill. You’ll create a variety of candies, including lollies, hard candies, gummies, chocolates, and caramels. Additionally, you will also operate the candy line. If you have a love for candy, an eye for detail, and a knack for following recipes, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook various candy recipes, including but not limited to chocolates, caramels, and gummies.
• Measure, mix, and cook ingredients according to established recipes and guidelines.
• Monitor cooking processes to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Operate and maintain candy-making equipment and tools.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Ensure all products meet company quality standards before packaging.
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed recipes and instructions accurately.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Familiar with food safety and sanitation practices.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Able to adhere to strict safety rules, including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to perform the physical demands of the job, including frequent standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, lifting, repetitive hand movements, and lifting up to 80 pounds.

What We Offer

• PTO
• 401k with match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Legal & ID Shield