Food Manufacturing Cook

SURGE Staffing; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SURGE Staffing is seeking a dependable Food Manufacturing Cook to join our production team in Dayton, OH. This role involves preparing food production batches by following recipes, accurately measuring ingredients, completing production records, and assisting with packaging and line operations.

The ideal candidate has prior food manufacturing or industrial production experience, thrives with established processes, and can work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or general manufacturing environments.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, recipes, or standardized processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic math skills and the ability to complete written documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing production demands.
• Food safety and sanitation experience is a plus.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to communicate and understand English for job-related instructions and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food production batches by following established recipes and manufacturing procedures.
• Accurately measure ingredients and verify quantities.
• Complete production paperwork and documentation accurately and legibly.
• Perform basic math calculations related to production and measurements.
• Load containers onto production lines.
• Pack finished products into boxes and stack boxes onto pallets.
• Verify product information and print accurate product labels.
• Assist with other production lines and departments as business needs require.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all established food safety, sanitation, and manufacturing procedures.
• Perform additional production duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Food manufacturing

Attention to detail

Independent work

Punctuality

Positive attitude

Basic math

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Food safety

Sanitation

Forklift

Lifting ability

English

Job description

Food Manufacturing Cook

Pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour

Schedule: 5:30 AM – Production Completion (Typically 3:00 PM)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Food Manufacturing Cook to join our growing production team! This position involves preparing food production batches by following established recipes, measuring ingredients accurately, completing production documentation, and assisting with packaging and manufacturing line operations.

The ideal candidate has previous food manufacturing or industrial production experience, takes pride in following established processes, and can work independently with minimal supervision.

This is a manufacturing environment, not a restaurant cooking position. Candidates should be comfortable following specific production recipes, procedures, and quality standards while working as part of a production team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food production batches by following established recipes and manufacturing procedures.
• Accurately measure ingredients and verify quantities.
• Complete production paperwork and documentation accurately and legibly.
• Perform basic math calculations related to production and measurements.
• Load containers onto production lines.
• Pack finished products into boxes and stack boxes onto pallets.
• Verify product information and print accurate product labels.
• Assist with other production lines and departments as business needs require.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all established food safety, sanitation, and manufacturing procedures.
• Perform additional production duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Previous food manufacturing or general manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience following detailed instructions, recipes, or standardized production processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic math skills and ability to complete written documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing production demands.
• Food safety and sanitation experience is a plus.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to communicate and understand English for job-related instructions and documentation.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and food production facility.
• Temperatures may be hot during summer months and cool/comfortable during winter.
• Company-provided aprons and boots.
• Must be comfortable standing, lifting, and performing repetitive production tasks throughout the shift.