Culinary Technician: High-Volume Prep & QA Safety

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Freedom (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. seeks a cook for our Fresh Foods Manufacturing Commissary in Pennsylvania. Prepare food in the cook/chill area, following recipes and safety standards to support large-volume production.

Requires 1–3 years cooking/catering experience, an Associate's in Culinary Arts, and familiarity with HACCP/QA documentation. Lifting up to 50 pounds and 18+ age required; Food Safety certification desirable.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years cooking/catering or large-volume batch experience.
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.
• Food Safety certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized recipes and methods to prepare a variety of food products using listed equipment.
• Inspect ingredients and equipment to maintain quality and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate and perform equipment and plant sanitation as needed.
• Maintain production records, HACCP and QA documentation to meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Control quality and production costs by following procedures and monitoring waste and efficiency.
• Inspect and evaluate equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment complying with food safety and OSHA standards.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety awareness

Batch cooking

Record-keeping

Education

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Combi Ovens

CQC Wave Cooker

Automated Grill

Fry Lines

Blast Chillers

Sous Vide Tanks

Job description

Giant Eagle, Inc. seeks a cook for our Fresh Foods Manufacturing Commissary in Pennsylvania. Prepare food in the cook/chill area, following recipes and safety standards to support large-volume production.

Requires 1–3 years cooking/catering experience, an Associate's in Culinary Arts, and familiarity with HACCP/QA documentation. Lifting up to 50 pounds and 18+ age required; Food Safety certification desirable.