Sanitation Production Associate

Dierbergs Markets, Inc.; Bridgeton, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Weekly paychecks

Overtime not required (no overnights)

Training and growth opportunities

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Dierbergs Markets, Inc. is seeking an entry-level team member for our Central Kitchen. You will assist in recipe preparation, cooking, packaging and sanitation in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll learn across areas of the Central Kitchen and can be cross-trained in other departments. Most shifts end by 10pm, with weekly pay, and opportunities for training and growth as you contribute to food safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Open availability to work varied shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate equipment used in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to train across recipe prep, cooking, packaging, sanitation and shipping/receiving.
• Food safety knowledge is a plus.
• Flexible to take on tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recipe preparation, cooking, packaging, sanitation and shipping/receiving.
• Follow recipes and production goals in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in all work zones.
• Support central kitchen operations with reliability and teamwork.

Skills

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Food safety awareness

Punctuality

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Dierbergs, our gourmet prepared foods are customer favorites and our Central Kitchen is where it all begins. At our fast-paced Central Kitchen our Associates take pride in knowing they are preparing high-quality foods that are distributed to our stores-ultimately delighting our loyal customers throughout the region.

We're looking for someone who is:

• An excellent multitasker with a genuine desire to produce food products of impeccable quality
• Motivated to learn through ongoing training and development
• Focused and thoroughin following food safety guidelines, recipes and production goals
• Adaptable to work in all areas of the Central Kitchen in varying controlled temperature zones from 38 to 90+ degrees
• Flexible to work overtime during peak production times
• Reliable and responsible, you arrive on time, every time, ready to seize the day

What's in it for you?

• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision & more!
• Weekly paychecks - yes, we are going to pay you every single week!
• Automatic, scheduled pay increases to reward your awesome performance
• No overnight shifts required (Most shifts end by 10pm)
• Training and growth potential to help you reach your career goals
• Wellness initiatives and Associate appreciation to keep you engaged and involved

What you need to succeed

• High school diploma or GED
• Open availability
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (occasionally), utilize push/pull cart of up to 260lbs, and physical agility required in a fast-paced food production environment
• Ambition and a willingness to learn all aspects of our production environment
• Ability to operate food service equipment such as wrappers, labelers, scales, slicers, ovens, mixers, etc. (training provided)
• The ability to read and interpret production papers and accurately measure ingredients
• This is an entry-level role and we are willing to train; restaurant, production or general labor experience will serve you well
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards is a plus
• Flexibility to take on tasks as needed

Why Dierbergs is different

• Our 50,000 square-foot facility produces hundreds of prepared food items - the ideal environment for someone who enjoys variety and appreciates a close-knit, team-focused environment.
• Opportunities are available in Recipe Preparation, Cooking, Packaging, Sanitation or Shipping/Receiving and you may be cross-trained in other departments.
• As you learn and grow, you will have the support to move into higher-level roles.
• Unlike certain food-industry or production facility jobs that require an insane schedule, most shifts end by 10pm at our Central Kitchen; there are no overnight shifts; you'll be off most holidays; and we're closed on Sundays!