Manufacturing Kitchen Preparer- 2nd shift

Stonewall Kitchen; York (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonewall Kitchen is seeking a Kitchen Prep to assist Cooks with preparation and processing of products in line with recipes and company standards. The role involves preparing raw materials, kettles, measuring ingredients, and maintaining a clean work area throughout shifts.

The position may require cross-training for the manufacturing line and York warehouse, with periodic extended hours based on business needs. EEO employer and safety compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs at shoulder height and stand for long periods.
• Manufacturing experience in food industry is a plus.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks, forklifts and other kitchen equipment.
• Basic math and weights/measures knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks with cooking and processing of product according to company standards.
• Prepare raw materials, kettles, and set up kettles for filler.
• Weigh, measure, transfer and prepare ingredients for Cooks.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area during and after shift.
• Report conditions to management and follow GMP, HACCP and SOP policies.
• Cross-train to work on manufacturing line and York warehouse.
• May work over 40 hours per week as needed.

Skills

Basic math skills

Weights & measures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Transfer pumps

Electric can openers

Job description

The Kitchen Prep performs duties related to preparation and processing of products in accordance with Stonewall Kitchen recipes to assist the Lead Cook.

Job Summary

1. Assist Cooks with cooking and processing of product in accordance with company standards, including preparation of raw materials, preparation of kettles, set up of kettles to filler.
2. Weighs, opens, measures, transfers and prepares ingredients for Cooks
3. Assists Cooks as required and/or instructed to fulfill daily schedule
4. Maintain cleanliness of work area throughout shift and at the end of the shift
5. Report any conditions that need attention to appropriate manager.
6. Follow all company policies and procedures with regard to personnel safety, food safety, quality, GMP’s, sanitation, personnel, maintenance, and equipment.
7. Cross-train to work on manufacturing line as well as in York warehouse as needed
8. May be required to work over 40 hours per week periodically as business needs require.
9. Performs other job duties as assigned
10. Successfully follow Module 9, GMP, HACCP, and SOP policies and procedures

Stonewall Kitchen is an EEO employer.

Requirements

1. High school diploma or equivalent experience.
2. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs at shoulder height. Must be able to bend, stretch in a physically demanding environment. Must be able to stand for several hours at a time.
3. Previous manufacturing experience, especially in the food industry, a plus.
4. Ability to operate electrical and manual pallet jacks and fork lifts.
5. Must be proficient in basic math skills.
6. Some experience with weights and measures and scales is helpful.
7. Ability to operate transfer pumps, electric can openers and other industrial kitchen equipment.

Stonewall Kitchen participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.