Entree Room Cook/Operator

HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION; Old Fort (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Prescription drug coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Hanover Foods Corporation in Centre Hall, PA seeks a 1st Shift Entrée Room cooker/operator to efficiently use ingredients per recipes and guidelines. The role covers batching, quality checks, labeling, line setup, and routine cleaning.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards (GMPs, HACCP), recording data accurately, and supporting production with timely product flow. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and understand English.
• Ability to work with all employees.
• Must be able to lift 40-70 pounds.
• General skills to satisfactorily complete job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes ingredients according to recipes and records batching procedures.
• Checks quantity and temperature of batches per specifications.
• Inspects finished product for quality and proper labeling.
• Sets up production line and learns line flow for various products.
• Cleans machinery as applicable.
• Maintains clean work areas following housekeeping practices.
• Performs checks and paperwork with accuracy and legible handwriting.
• Follows GMPs, HACCP, food safety and quality policies.
• Reports safety issues to supervisor promptly.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical strength

Recordkeeping

Job description

Hanover Foods Corporation - Centre Hall, PA, is currently seeking a 1st Shift Entrée Room cooker/operator. Cooks are responsible for utilizing ingredients in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with established quality and quantity guidelines, and performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Hours are typically 5am - 3pm or the occasional 5am - 5pm with rotating days off.Hanover Foods Corporation offers a competitive rate of pay and comprehensive benefits package such as medical, dental, prescription drug, and 401(k). We encourage all to apply!The duties listed below are representative of the types of responsibilities required for the role. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the organization:- Utilizes ingredients according to recipes and records batching procedures.- Checks quantity and temperature of batches in accordance with specifications.- Ensures the production line is provided with sufficient amounts of required product on a timely basis.Inspecting finished product for quality and proper labeling.Learning the line flow and setting up production of various products for the Production Department.Cleaning machinery as applicable.Ensuring the work areas are clean and in accordance with good housekeeping practices.Performing various checks and doing paperwork throughout the shift; ensuring accuracy and legible handwriting.Responsible for following food safety, legality, quality policies and procedures within the scope of the job responsibilities such as: GMP’s, HACCP, food safety, product quality, food security, plant security, etc.Adhering to common safety practices and procedures, including the wearing of proper PPE’s when necessary.Reporting safety issues immediately to Supervisor and/or Lead.Adhering to plant hygiene standards to ensure high product integrity.Performing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Lead.Hanover Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, and/or any other characteristic protected by law.• Ability to read, write and understand the English language• General skills to satisfactorily complete job requirements• Ability to work well with all employees (including management).• Ability to pay attention to detail and be accurate and efficient in recordkeeping• Must physically be able to lift up to 40-70 pounds.