Cooker Operator

Job Functions

• Weigh out and manually add bags, buckets, scoops and shovels full of flavorings, spices and other ingredients to the cooker according to the recipe.
• Prebatch and stage ingredients.
• Provide guidance and leadership to cook assistant which may include equipment trouble shooting, set up for schedule changes or other adjustments as needed.
• Absorb CCP 1 & CCP 2 HACCP documentation, traceability and batch records.
• Attend daily meetings and assist in making decisions and calculations regarding fill requests from production.
• Obtain and fill containers, vats or tubs of meat, beans, cheese and other ingredients, move to cook station as needed.
• Cooker Operator will ensure that all needs in the kitchen are being met and will coordinate all aspects of kitchen operations with the lead and supervisor.
• Assist with and ensure completion of CCP 1 & CCP 2 HACCP documentation, traceability and batch records.
• Transport full gondolas to cooler or cook station as required.
• Transport finished batches to cooler storage areas as required.
• Obtain work schedule, obtain paperwork and prepare for operations.
• Assist supervisor and lead with shift set-up.
• Report to assigned work station and obtain tools, check equipment and check recipe as required.
• Manually bucket product into gondolas to cooler or cook station as required.
• At end of shift, secure all equipment, perform general housekeeping duties and complete all required paperwork.
• Attend training as required, including Quality Control, Human Resources, etc.

Qualifications

• Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform the job.
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
• Must meet the company standards for the job.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must be able to understand and follow all written SSOP’s.
• Must be able to understand SDS (Safety data sheets).
• Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position.
• Must be able to complete “Lock out/Tag out” training.
• Must be able to submit and pass drug test and criminal background check.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.