Cook Room I

DelGrosso Foods, Inc.; Antis Township (PA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

DelGrosso Foods, Inc. is seeking a production worker to help measure ingredients and follow the daily production schedule in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires stamina, ability to lift up to 60 lbs, reading scales, operating control panels, and potentially using a fork truck. Teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to stand 8–10 hours daily and lift 50–60 lbs repeatedly.
• Able to read a scale and follow the formula sheet.
• Able to operate control panels and kitchen equipment.
• Team player with ability to work in hot or cold environments.
• Fork truck operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete Level I required duties of samples, last six, oil and labor tasks.
• Follow the production schedule provided by plant supervisor each day with no errors.
• Rinse out the kettles for next batch.
• Operate fork truck and pallet jacks to move ingredients.
• Lifts boxes/drums weighing 50lbs when required for specific batches.
• When required, may need to enter a confined space within a cook kettle to thoroughly clean and sanitize the kettle for the next batch.
• Sanitize work area according to Company Quality Assurance standards.
• Operate several control boards to manage ingredient quantities for different batches.
• Report any significant changes that may affect the ingredient control.
• Maintain confidentiality and reliability; work in a team atmosphere.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Reading & writing

Attention to safety

Scale reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fork truck

Control panels

Job description

Summary:

Ensure sauce ingredients are properly measured and utilized by following the ingredient and production schedule list of the day.

Education & Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent GED preferred. Food service experience would be helpful but not required. Able to read and write to complete required paperwork. Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours per day. Able to lift up to 50-60 lbs. on a frequent basis. Must be able to work in a team setting, as well as, individually. Must be able to operate various control panels for cooking sauces. Able to work in hot and cold temperatures. Able to do physical work that requires repetitive motion. Able to read a scale for the formula sheet. Must be able to kneel, stand for long periods of time. Able to walk up and down the steps. Able to work an impact wrench, Able to be around major spices and onion. Ability to operate a fork truck is preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Proficiently complete Level I required duties of samples, last six, oil and labor tasks.
• Follow the production schedule provided by plant supervisor each day with no errors.
• Rinse out the kettles for next batch.
• Operate fork truck and pallet jacks when necessary to move ingredients to each cook kettle.
• Lifts boxes/drums weighing 50lbs when required for specific batches.
• When required, may need to enter a confined space within a cook kettle to thoroughly clean and sanitize the kettle for the next batch.
• Sanitize work area according to Company Quality Assurance standards. This will require frequent use of a spray hose and walking on wet and slippery surfaces.
• Operate several control boards to manage ingredient quantities for different batches.
• Report any significant changes that may affect the ingredient control.

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain and protect employee, customer, and consumer confidentiality.
• Report to and from work at assigned time.
• Must be honest and reliable.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Provide help and support to co-workers on an ongoing basis.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Adhere to dress code policy. Steel toed-boots required.

Complete other duties as assigned.

DelGrosso Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy or the potential to become pregnant, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, disability, military status, veteran status or any other protected status and/or conditions specified in federal, state or local civil rights laws.

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