Kitchen Blast Chiller

Performing routine temperature checks, documenting results, and ensuring food safety by rapidly cooling products within specific time and temperature parameters. The role involves operating in blast chillers and/or coolers. Key responsibilities include verifying that temperatures are within food safety guidelines, recording data for audit purposes, problem-solving, and taking corrective action if temperatures are outside of the acceptable range. 

What you will do… 

• Use calibrated thermometers to check the internal temperature of food during the blast chilling process to ensure it reaches the target temperature within the required time frame.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of temperature and time data for all products being chilled. This documentation is crucial for food safety audits and quality assurance.
• Guarantee food safety by confirming that rapid cooling prevents bacterial growth, keeping food out of the "temperature danger zone" ( 40°𝐹 to 140°𝐹).
• Conduct visual quality control checks on the product, including reviewing ingredients, texture, and appearance, in addition to temperature monitoring.
• Safely and efficiently operate blast chillers and other related equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Follow strict hygiene and sanitation protocols to ensure the cleanliness of the equipment and the surrounding work area to prevent contamination.
• Take immediate corrective action if a temperature reading is outside of the acceptable range, such as placing the product back in the blast chiller or following other established procedures.
• Report any equipment malfunctions, temperature deviations, or other hazards immediately to a supervisor. 

Who you are… 

• Currently possess and maintain food handler certifications for local municipality
• Understanding of food safety standards, regulations, and HACCP principles is essential
• Meticulous attention to detail is needed for accurate temperature checks and record-keeping.
• Comfortable using digital scales and timers during production
• Must be able to perform duties that require standing for long periods of time and fast movement
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities during the shift
• The ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors about any issues is important.  

Additional Information 

• Flexible to work on other duties outside of your main responsibilities when needed and as assigned
• Must be able to work in a chilled environment that is maintained below 40° 
• Adhere to all GMP, safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, wipe, reach, bend and lift.
• Subject to lifting up to 50lbs
• Exposure to some potential food allergens such as shrimp, soy, nuts/nut products, and sesame. 
• The ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to manage workflow and report issues. 

The Finer Print

• Who you report to: Kitchen Supervisor 
• Status: Full time, non-exempt.
• Location: Fort Worth TX 76155

NOTE: Snap Kitchen is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Snap Kitchen equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.