What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook 2 (2nd Shift) position at Baxters North America?
EXEMPT: No DEPARTMENT: Special Products
SUMMARY: Mixes and cooks the sauces used in the various products, follows prescribed formulations and processes and assures a continuous supply of sauce is on hand throughout the production run.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one year related work experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, equipment manuals, short correspondence, and formulations, and to recognize similarities and differences between series of numbers. Ability to write simple correspondence and log information on reports. Ability to communicate in one-on-one situations to other members of the organization. Ability to read, speak and write English.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to convert weights and measures to convert for changes in total quantity.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES And REGISTRATIONS
Kettle Certification, Ribbon Blender Certification, Blentherm Certification, LOTO Certification, CIP Certification, Weights & measures Certification, Bin Lifter Certification and HACCP for CCP positions Certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
1pm - 9pm
3pm - 11pm
SUMMARY: Mixes and cooks the sauces used in the various products, follows prescribed formulations and processes and assures a continuous supply of sauce is on hand throughout the production run.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
- Mixes and cooks the sauces(s).
- Obtains formulation(s) for the day’s production run(s).
- Accurately calculates specified amounts of ingredients converting formulations to specified amounts for specific batch sizes.
- Weighs ingredients.
- Operates Ribbon Blender, Blentherm and/or Kettle.
- Coordinates the preparation of sauce and ribbon blend for production.
- Cleans system using CIP methods.
- Organizes work time and materials. Plans for changeovers and future products.
- Works with Supervisor to directs Sauce Cook Helper, Ingredient Inspectors and Ingredient Weighers for optimum efficiency and accuracy.
- Completes paperwork accurately and timely.
- Ensures quality specifications are met and understands HACCP control points as they apply to the process.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one year related work experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, equipment manuals, short correspondence, and formulations, and to recognize similarities and differences between series of numbers. Ability to write simple correspondence and log information on reports. Ability to communicate in one-on-one situations to other members of the organization. Ability to read, speak and write English.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to convert weights and measures to convert for changes in total quantity.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES And REGISTRATIONS
Kettle Certification, Ribbon Blender Certification, Blentherm Certification, LOTO Certification, CIP Certification, Weights & measures Certification, Bin Lifter Certification and HACCP for CCP positions Certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
1pm - 9pm
3pm - 11pm