What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Operator - 1st Shift position at Tandem Foods?
Tandem Foods is expanding operations at our Omega facility with the launch of our new SL6 production line. As part of this exciting growth, we are building out our team across all three shifts and are looking for skilled talent to support our expanding operation.
The Kitchen Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating kitchen processing equipment. This role operates batch mixers, batch kettles, and other kitchen equipment while maximizing equipment uptime and minimizing scrap, rework, and production interruptions. The Kitchen Operator is responsible for maintaining established food safety and quality standards, performing routine sanitation, and supporting efficient daily production operations.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
The Kitchen Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating kitchen processing equipment. This role operates batch mixers, batch kettles, and other kitchen equipment while maximizing equipment uptime and minimizing scrap, rework, and production interruptions. The Kitchen Operator is responsible for maintaining established food safety and quality standards, performing routine sanitation, and supporting efficient daily production operations.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
- Safely and effectively operate batch mixers, batch kettles, and other kitchen processing equipment.
- Maximize equipment uptime while minimizing scrap, rework, and production interruptions.
- Accurately weigh and prepare dry ingredients according to established production requirements.
- Shovel product, fill and transport buckets, and move ingredients and materials throughout the kitchen as needed.
- Perform routine product spot checks to ensure compliance with approved quality standards.
- Follow established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and BRC food safety requirements.
- Perform approved sanitation procedures on kitchen processing equipment.
- Complete routine cleaning and general maintenance of assigned equipment and work areas.
- Follow established equipment safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), personal protective equipment (PPE), and machine guarding requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in accordance with plant safety and sanitation standards.
- Communicate equipment concerns, production issues, and idle time to team leaders and management.
- Follow designated foot traffic patterns and all applicable plant safety procedures.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures, including attendance, break schedules, safety regulations, and workplace conduct.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.