Cook

GA Foods is seeking to hire a Food Prep Cook for our Saint Petersburg, location. The Food Prep Cook is responsible for preparing food for daily distribution by following pre-defined recipes and menus, while meeting time-sensitive requirements and adhering to food safety standards and specifications at our St. Petersburg location. This role includes packing and portioning food according to menu specifications, assisting with clean-up, storage, required recordkeeping, and performing other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will embrace the company’s values, vision, and mission as One Team basis.

Responsibilities 

• Prepare meals under the direction of the Kitchen Supervisor or Unit Management for distribution, following standardized recipes and portion controls
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and temperature control protocols
• Assist with cleaning the kitchen, packing area, and other areas as directed
• Perform general utility duties as assigned
• Prepare meats, sauces, casseroles, desserts, and gravies
• Operate meat slicers for slicing meat products
• Complete and maintain required paperwork and records
• Assist with facility sanitation and housekeeping
• Pack food products and components accurately according to menu specifications
• Participate in all required company training, including but not limited to HACCP, GMP requirements, and ServSafe certification
• Provide support to Packing and Sanitation staff
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Experience 

• Some industrial cooking experience preferred
• Ability to operate equipment such as meat slicers, steam kettles, convection ovens, warmers, pallet jacks, and similar equipment
• Ability to follow written recipes and cooking/packaging instructions accurately
• Must be able to meet the employer’s attendance standards
• Ability to portion and pack products to precise quantities and counts
• Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds repeatedly on a regular basis throughout the shift
• Required to work a full-time scheduled shift from 5:30 am to 2:00 pm or until production is complete

Physical Demands 

• Under 1/3 Standing time wo
• Walk, Climb or balance
• Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl
• Taste or smell
• 1/3 to 2/3 Use hands to finger/handle/feel, Reach with hands and arms
• Over 2/3: Sit, See, Talk or hear
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs

Work Environment 

• Regular exposure to various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow
• This position follows a standard weeklyschedule,however, weekend work may be required based on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

 At GA Foods, we are deeply committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is our policy that all employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. We base all employment decisions on merit, qualifications to perform the essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodations), and business needs. 

GA Foods also provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. 

GA Food Services of Pinellas County, LLC (GA Foods) is proud to be a Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.