Assistant Cook

Job Description:  

• Follow the recipe to find equipment needed.
• Complete top setup and tell controller before you start cooking.
• Ensure hose from liquefier is closed and inspect the kettle.
• Ensure scale is at zero.
• Compare weight on scale to recipe.
• After temperature is reached add the rest of the ingredients.
• Check final weight.
• Assist Cook as needed
• Inspect all ingredients prior to loading the Kettles
• The ability to step if the cook is not available
• Communicate with batching and quality 
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness on the platform
• You will clean the equipment necessary for overall manufacturing production
• You will also clean lines and processing equipment
• Packaging equipment will also require your attention, which involves wiping down metal conveyors, as well as cleaning the machine itself
• You will sometimes have to open valves to get the job done
• Like the rest of the team, you will work with strong, corrosive chemicals
• You will also be working with hot water and foaming & cleaning agents
• You will sweep and mop floors
• Perform CIP after production and ensure all equipment are clean and ready to use for the next shift.
• All other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications   

• Accurate completion of paperwork.
• Effective math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Interpersonal and team skills for working with employees at all levels within the company.
• Ability to lift on a continuing basis.
• Ability to work in a safe manner in a production environment with safety hazards.
• Ability to tolerate fluctuating temperatures in a loud noise production environment.

Physical Demands of the Position: While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to see, speak, hear, read, walk, and stand, reach with hands and arms for long periods. The employee must be able to pull, push, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, and lift more than 50 lbs. There is extensive walking required.