Cook Operator - Food Manufacturing & Quality

Kettle Cuisine; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine in Everett, WA is hiring a Cook Operator to safely and efficiently execute cooking, batching, ingredient transfer, documentation, and cleaning procedures to produce high-quality foods.

The role ensures compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP) and requires attention to cleanliness, data entry of hours, and adherence to attendance policies. The position offers a fast-paced production environment with opportunities to contribute to quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge and ability to enter data into a Computer and or tablet.
• Understand food safety, sanitation and allergen control, Preferred.
• Previous work experience in a food manufacturing environment or industrial kitchen setting, Preferred.
• Understanding of biological, chemical and physical contamination types, and risks of listeria growth on floors/platforms, Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attendance-regular and prompt attendance is an essential requirement for this position.
• Accurately enter all daily time records (hours worked) and adheres to attendance policy.
• Operate bucket lifts and cooking equipment safely and efficiently.
• Performs cleaning within assigned area, both on daily turnaround and unplanned intervals.
• Maintain ingredient integrity, inspect tools prior to use, prevent cross-contamination, ensure compliance with food safety standards and adherence to GMPS.
• Escalate safety hazards to Lead including hoses, steam leaks, platform slips, drain valves, and hot pressure releases.
• Support line operation documentation such as AC-1 form, job ticket, cleaning records, CCP2 documentation, Gemba boards, changeover checklists, & 5S standards.

Skills

Data entry

Food safety

Sanitation knowledge

Allergen control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer/tablet data entry

Job description

Kettle Cuisine in Everett, WA is hiring a Cook Operator to safely and efficiently execute cooking, batching, ingredient transfer, documentation, and cleaning procedures to produce high-quality foods.

The role ensures compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP) and requires attention to cleanliness, data entry of hours, and adherence to attendance policies. The position offers a fast-paced production environment with opportunities to contribute to quality and efficiency.