Starch Cook

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare product according to established formulas, while monitoring the needs of production to keep filing areas supplied with finished product.
• Perform deck set-up for daily schedule, operate equipment to aid in processing formulas; keep processing equipment clean and sanitized.
• Use Local Control Panel (LCP) to control the additions of all metered and manually added/weighed ingredients to mix and transfer completed batches to production lines or portable equipment.
• Supply a product sample, as required, to Quality control (QC) for testing and approval for packing.
• Make and document all necessary adjustments, while keeping record of batches made, ingredients used including lot numbers.
• Clear out product lines of with water at the end of daily product run. Remove empty containers, garbage and follow good houskeeping standards.
• Other non-routine duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED or related experience in food processing.

Knowledge and Skills

• Must be able to read and communicate in the "English Language" in order to accurately select materials per Batch Sheets.
• Read, interpret, and execute documents such as safety rules, and standard operating procedures (SOP's).
• Possess reading and math skills needed to accurately verify quantities of ingredients and to accurately add ingrediants to batch.
• Requires a good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure food safety.
• Requires the ability to operate forklift, scales, and Local Control Panel (LCP).

Why Join Us

• Innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses.
• Provides ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and makes consumer brands everyone knows and loves.
• Offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits.

Physical Demands

• All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.

Work Environment

• Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values.
• Fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.