Kettle Operator

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America is seeking a Kettle Operator to prepare and cook raw foods while ensuring food safety standards. The role involves following recipes carefully, operating machinery, and maintaining quality control. We offer competitive pay, medical benefits starting on DAY ONE, and opportunities for career growth in a vibrant team culture.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE

Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE

80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time per fiscal year

401(k) with matching contributions

Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership

Referral bonuses of $1000

Quarterly sales of product to employees

Qualifications

• Must lift up to 60 lbs consistently.
• Ability to stay focused on tasks and follow instructions.
• Previous cooking or batch making experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up cooking equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain quality and production reports.
• Engage in process improvements and cost reductions.

Skills

Follow recipes accurately

Inspecting products

Safe operation of machinery

Job description

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Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. provided pay range

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $20.00/hr

Position Summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, our brands have become household favorites all across America. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all.

We are currently looking to add a Kettle Operator to our AFNA Prep team. In this position you can expect to prepare and cook raw foods, oils, and sauces using a standard recipe that ensures consistent quality across all of our products.

The Kettle Cook will follow all company policies with regards to Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards.

Schedules are typically Monday - Friday. Occassional Saturdays. 8-9 hour shifts.

Start time 12:30pm

Starting pay is $20.00/hr + $0.50 shift differentialÂ

If you choose to work with us, you will be an integral part of a team with a rich and diverse culture that learns, grows, and succeeds together. You will also have access to some amazing benefits such as:Â

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE
• Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE
• 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time per fiscal year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company's matching contributions up to 4.5%
• Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment
• Referral bonuses totaling $1000 when an employee refers someone to work with our company
• Quarterly sales of product to employees
  
  

Position Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Proper setup of the cooking equipment at the beginning of shift to ensure safe and efficient working order.
• Ability to constantly follow recipes accurately and without any deviations.
• Responsible for inspecting and recognizing defective product and make appropriate adjustments.
• Maintain Production and Quality reports accurate and completed on a timely manner.
• Takes ownership of assigned cooking equipment.
• Actively engages with other members of the company to continuously strive to improve processes, create efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Perform safe operation of various machinery in the areas of troubleshooting during operation.
• Understands and adheres to the Company Allergen Management Policy and other company policies pertaining to the Kettle Operations.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• Must be able to:
• lift up to 60 lbs consistently throughout the shift
• stay focused on the task at hand
• work around high cooking temperatures
• follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• Previous cooking or batch making experience is a plus
• Food manufacturing experience a plus
• Lean or Kaizen or 5S knowledge a plus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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