What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sausage Maker position at Tike's Trophy Sausage & Fresh Meats?
Job Overview
Includes preparing, seasoning, and stuffing meat into casings to create various sausage products. Responsibilities include operating machinery like grinders and mixers, maintaining sanitary conditions, performing quality checks, etc. The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and knowledge of food safety and production processes.
Duties
- Meat preparation: weighing and mixing ground meat with spices and seasonings according to our recipes.
- Machine operation:operating equipment such as our smoker, meat grinders, mixers, tumblers, and stuffing machines.
- Sausage filling:stuffing the meat mixture into casings.
- Finishing:monitoring cooking and smoking processes.
- Quality control: performing quality checks on ingredients and final products, and ensuring adherence to recipes and schedules.
- Sanitation and maintenance: cleaning equipment, maintaining a clean and sanitary work area, and following all safety and sanitation procedures.
Skills
- Physical stamina: ability to lift heavy objects up to 50-60 lbs.
- Attention to detail: precision in measuring ingredients and following recipes.
- Food safety knowledge: understanding and adherence to food safety regulations and proper handling techniques.
- Problem-solving: ability to troubleshoot issues that may arise during the production process.
- Teamwork: ability to work effectively with other team members and supervisors.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18