General Utility-Cook

OSI Group; Morristown (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Park 100 Foods in Morristown, IN seeks a Cook to follow certified formulas and GMPs under supervision to ensure products are cooked correctly and meet quality standards. You will monitor materials, operate kettles, and document processes using both handwritten and electronic means.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to safety and sanitation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must understand written English.
• Read, write, and communicate clearly (verbal and written).
• Possess intermediate math skills.
• Able to work with technology.
• Follow detailed instructions and rules.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter, needing little direction.
• Desire to perform repetitive tasks.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays when required.
• Able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Follow cook formulas and document processes per GMPs.
• Visually verify amounts and order of raw materials.
• Operate kettles and electronic controls/HMI systems.
• Monitor and document production processes.
• Use tablet-based productivity and food safety apps.
• Complete paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Operate temperature monitoring devices.
• Report maintenance issues and assist troubleshooting.
• Maintain sanitary production conditions.
• Assist in training new cook room staff.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness per policies.

Skills

Written English

Math skills

Technology aptitude

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad productivity software

HMI/industrial controls

Job description

Position Summary

The primary role of the Cook is to follow certified formulas and GMP's, under the direct guidance and leadership of the Plant Manager, to ensure products are properly cooked and meet Park 100 Foods expectations. The cook position is essential in providing quality products by following company procedures, maintaining a safe environment, and being an example to other employees through performance and attendance.

The primary role of the Cook is to follow certified formulas and GMP's, under the direct guidance and leadership of the Plant Manager, to ensure products are properly cooked and meet Park 100 Foods expectations. The cook position is essential in providing quality products by following company procedures, maintaining a safe environment, and being an example to other employees through performance and attendance.
The Cook is expected to follow detailed instructions, complete repetitive tasks, and work independently of others. They are responsible for ensuring the correct amounts and order of raw materials being added to a kettle, monitoring, and documenting processes through handwritten and electronic means, and maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.
The Cook follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and works in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Job is an individual contributor.
• Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.
• Follows cook formulas, which include adding ingredients to batches, monitoring, and documenting of processes required by formula.
• Visually verifies proper amounts and order of raw materials.
• Operates kettles by means of electronic controls and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI's).
• Monitors and documents processes.
• Operates iPad based productivity and food safety application software.
• Completes all necessary paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Operates hand-held temperature monitoring devices.
• Reports maintenance issues as they occur and assist maintenance technicians in troubleshooting.
• Maintains sanitary conditions during production.
• Sets up, operates, and tears down of kettles.
• Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner, utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc..
• Communicates with fellow processing members.
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Assists in training new cook room employees.
• Willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands at once
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Experience & Skills

• 0-1 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Must be able to understand written English.
• Must be able to read, write, and demonstrate verbal and written communication skills
• Possess intermediate math skills
• Ability to work with technology
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and rules
• Must be self-motivated and a self-starter, needing little direction
• Possess a desire for completing repetitive tasks
• Must show a sense of urgency in completing tasks and be a quick learner
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people with varying levels of education, expertise, and backgrounds
• Desire to work independently
• Possess a positive attitude
• Ability to work weekends and holidays when required
  

Preferred Education

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required.
  

Work Environment

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• This role does not require any domestic travel
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.