Kettle Cook & Production Specialist

Ipm Foods; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipm Foods in Janesville, WI, is seeking a BBL Associate - Cook to prepare and cook soup products in the kettle room per Naturpak approved recipes and food safety standards. You will work with Quality Control, kettle assistants, and the R2 operator to ensure batches are produced accurately and safely.

Responsibilities include tracking temperature and time, sampling finished batches, maintaining documentation, and following PPE and allergen controls.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a food manufacturing or commercial cooking / kettle operation role is required.
• Ability to read and accurately follow recipes, batch records, and written or verbal instructions.
• Basic mathematical ability to verify weights, temperatures, and ingredient quantities against recipe specifications.
• Experience operating kettle systems and associated production equipment.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to identify and respond to out of spec conditions during the cook process.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with QC, kettle assistants, and the R2 operator.
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety, and allergen control principles.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality; flexibility to work overtime as production needs require.

Responsibilities

• Cook soup products in the kettle according to approved recipes, from setup through final batch weight.
• Review recipes and coordinate with Quality Control and the controller before each cook.
• Direct kettle assistants during prebatching and ingredient preparation.
• Monitor temperature, time, and agitation throughout the cook process.
• Collect product samples and transfer finished batches to the R2 machine.
• Complete all production documentation and keep the kettle room clean and food safe.
• Follow all food safety, allergen handling, and safety procedures, including required PPE.

Skills

Follow recipes precisely

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Adaptability/overtime

Reading batch records

Quality coordination

Education

Experience in food manufacturing or cooking

Tools

Kettle systems

Production equipment

Job description

Ipm Foods in Janesville, WI, is seeking a BBL Associate - Cook to prepare and cook soup products in the kettle room per Naturpak approved recipes and food safety standards. You will work with Quality Control, kettle assistants, and the R2 operator to ensure batches are produced accurately and safely.

Responsibilities include tracking temperature and time, sampling finished batches, maintaining documentation, and following PPE and allergen controls.