Kettle Operator

Position Summary Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, our brands have become household favorites all across America. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all. We are currently looking to add a Kettle Operator to our AFNA Prep team. In this position you can expect to prepare and cook raw foods, oils, and sauces using a standard recipe that ensures consistent quality across all of our products. The Kettle Cook will follow all company policies with regards to Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards.
Schedules are typically Monday - Friday. Some Saturdays. 8-9 hour shifts. Start time 4:00am
Starting pay is $20.00/hr If you choose to work with us, you will be an integral part of a team with a rich and diverse culture that learns, grows, and succeeds together. You will also have access to some amazing benefits such as:
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE
Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE
80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time per fiscal year
401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company's matching contributions up to 4.5%
Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment
Referral bonuses totaling $1000 when an employee refers someone to work with our company
Quarterly sales of product to employees
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Proper setup of the cooking equipment at the beginning of shift to ensure safe and efficient working order.
Ability to constantly follow recipes accurately and without any deviations.
Responsible for inspecting and recognizing defective product and make appropriate adjustments.
Maintain Production and Quality reports accurate and completed on a timely manner.
Takes ownership of assigned cooking equipment.
Actively engages with other members of the company to continuously strive to improve processes, create efficiencies and reduce costs.
Perform safe operation of various machinery in the areas of troubleshooting during operation.
Understands and adheres to the Company Allergen Management Policy and other company policies pertaining to the Kettle Operations.
Position Qualifications
Must be able to:
lift up to 45 lbs consistently throughout the shift
stay focused on the task at hand
work around high cooking temperatures
follow written and verbal instructions accurately
Previous cooking or batch making experience is a plus
Food manufacturing experience a plus
Lean or Kaizen or 5S knowledge a plus