Night Kitchen Operator: Meats, Batch QC & Safety

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. in Emporia, Kansas is seeking a kitchen operator to safely formulate meats, gravies and water according to schedule. You will manage batching, record weights, lot numbers and suppliers, and act as a QC liaison with supervisors to address any batch issues.

The role emphasizes cleanliness, adherence to formulas, and teamwork within a production environment. Minimum education includes basic math and English-language skills; physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand through

Qualifications

• Must have basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Good English communication is required.
• Ability to apply safety practices in a food manufacturing setting.
• Team-oriented with ability to follow schedules and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow the order of the schedule and call for batches from the meat room as required.
• Weigh all ingredients and record weight before batching.
• Record lot numbers and supplier for each ingredient used.
• Kitchen operator verifies QC; notify QC and supervisor of any anomalies.
• Follow formula guidelines on each batch sheet.
• Record batching data: gravy weight, water level, water temp, RPMS, batch weight, fill temps and additives.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen during can size changeovers or per Supervisor instruction.
• Follow rinse procedures for emulsifier and tanks 1–3.
• Regulate drop temperature per batch sheet or Supervisor guidance.

Skills

Basic math

English communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Simmons Foods, Inc. in Emporia, Kansas is seeking a kitchen operator to safely formulate meats, gravies and water according to schedule. You will manage batching, record weights, lot numbers and suppliers, and act as a QC liaison with supervisors to address any batch issues.

The role emphasizes cleanliness, adherence to formulas, and teamwork within a production environment. Minimum education includes basic math and English-language skills; physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand through