Pasta/Mozzarella Clerk (PT)

Uncle Gs Management Corp.; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Gourmet Store in Morris Plains, NJ is seeking a PT Pasta/Mozzarella Clerk to assist in the Pasta/Mozzarella Department. You will make fresh pasta and mozzarella, pack products, and merchandise for customer purchase.

The role emphasizes accurate production, adherence to recipes, quality control, and exceptional customer service in a gourmet environment. HS diploma required; 18+; weekend availability preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 18 years or older.
• 1 year pasta-making experience.
• English language proficiency.
• Knowledge of packaging/production operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make pasta/mozzarella products following recipes and standards.
• Pack products and weigh for freezer or refrigerator sales.
• Quality control for packaging and production operations.
• Conscientious handling of inventory to avoid damage.
• Maintain a neat, clean workspace and operate department equipment.
• Complete daily production batch records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pasta making

Customer service

Food handling

English proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our gourmet Store is seeking a PT Pasta/Mozzarella Clerk for its Pasta/Mozzarella Department! This individual should enjoy making pasta/mozzarella and should very much love working in a gourmet store environment. Our Pasta/Mozzarella Clerks are responsible for creating outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. This individual will be responsible for making fresh pasta and mozzarella, packing products and merchandising products on our shelves for customer purchases.

Responsibilities

• Accurately complete daily production batch record entries
• Make pasta/mozzarella products, following company recipes and standards
• Will weigh and package pasta/mozzarella for freezer or refrigerator sales
• Will perform quality control for all packaging and/or production operations.
• Conscientious handling of inventory to avoid damage or adulteration.
• Visual inspection of overall appearance of finished product throughout the run to meet product specifications
• Monitor for correct code date, label, seal integrity, and product quality throughout all processes
• Maintain a neat and clean workspace
• Will safely operate all department equipment for their intended use of making pasta/mozzarella
• Other duties and functions as assigned

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 18 years or older
• A minimum of 1 year of experience making pasta is required
• Knowledge of packaging and/or production operations is preferred
• Proficient at all packaging and/or production SOPs
• Maintain the overall condition of the department, equipment, and inventory in accordance with current company policies and regulatory requirements
• Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
• Commitment to quality and a desire to learn the art of pasta/mozzarella making

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, vision, 401(K), 50% off lunch, 25% off in store shopping and more!

Working Conditions

• Most of the time is spent moving about continuously on hard surfaces. There may be a need to frequently position oneself to examine and/or scan merchandise, including bending, climbing, crawling, handling, pulling, reaching, and stooping.
• May require lifting objects up to 30 pounds. May require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects more than 30 pounds with assistance.
• Usually in a comfortable indoor environment surrounded by moving machinery and/or loud equipment that may require shouting in order to be heard. There could be exposure to temperature extremes from freezers, ovens, and/or coolers.
• There may be occasional exposure to cleaning agents, sharp objects/industrial equipment necessary to perform job duties and functions.