SMOKED KITCHEN-FL

Ujz-Foods; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UNCLE JOHN'S PRIDE, LLC in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Smokehouse Kitchen Worker to operate large industrial smokehouses and related equipment. The schedule starts early and runs until work is done, with Monday–Friday shifts and Saturdays as needed.

You will follow recipes, monitor temperatures and humidity, ensure product quality and safety, and maintain sanitation. Candidates need 1–2 years in meat processing or food manufacturing and the ability to lift up to 50–60 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in a food manufacturing, commercial kitchen, or meat processing environment (smokehouse experience preferred).
• Ability to stand for long shifts (8–12 hours) and lift heavy racks up to 50–60 pounds.
• Comfort working in variable temperatures and wearing PPE (hairnets, frocks, steel-toed boots, aprons).
• Basic math and reading to interpret recipes and log data with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate large industrial smokehouses, steam cookers, and smoke generators.
• Monitor cycle parameters including internal product temperature, humidity, smoke density, and airflow.
• Load and unload meat products onto trucks or racks safely and efficiently.
• Follow recipes and adjust timers and temperature controls as required.
• Maintain sanitation and report malfunctions to maintenance staff.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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SMOKED KITCHEN-FL

Full Time UNCLE JOHN'S PRIDE, LLC, Tampa, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1005

Salary Range: $15.00 To $16.00 Hourly

Position Summary

Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Shift starts early morning and continues until the work is done. Monday- Friday, Saturdays may be necessary.

The Smokehouse Kitchen worker is responsible for the safe, efficient, and precise operation of industrial smokehouses, cookers, and thermal processing equipment. This role ensures that meats (such as bacon, sausage, ham, and poultry) are cured, cooked, smoked, and chilled in exact compliance with company recipes, quality specs, and USDA/HACCP food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Equipment Operation: Set up, program, and operate large industrial smokehouses, steam cookers, and smoke generators. Monitor cycle parameters including internal product temperature, relative humidity, smoke density, and airflow.
• Product Handling & Preparation: Load and unload meat products onto trucks, racks, trees, or hanging lines efficiently and safely. Apply appropriate netting, hooks, or molds as required by standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Recipe Execution: Follow strict processing schedules and recipes, adjusting timers, dampers, and temperature controls at precise intervals during the cooking and smoking cycles.
• Quality & Safety Compliance: Inspect raw and finished products for proper color development, texture, and target weight loss (yield). Record critical control point (CCP) data accurately to comply with food safety guidelines.
• Sanitation & Maintenance: Perform thorough cleaning, washing, and sanitizing of the smoke kitchen equipment, chambers, racks, and floors post-cycle. Report any mechanical malfunctions to maintenance staff immediately.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred. [ 1 ]
• Experience: 1–2 years of experience working in a food manufacturing, commercial kitchen, or meat processing environment (smokehouse experience strongly preferred).
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long shifts (8–12 hours), bend, twist, and frequently lift/push heavy racks weighing up to 50–60 pounds.
• Working Conditions: Comfort working in variable temperature environments, ranging from refrigerated processing rooms to warm cooking areas. Must wear mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hairnets, frocks, steel-toed boots, and aprons.
• Skills: Basic math and reading skills to interpret recipes and log data; strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.