Mom's Meals - North Jackson, OH
posted 25 days ago
Full-time
North Jackson, OH
Food Manufacturing
About the position
The Kettle Tender is responsible for the safe and efficient cooking of food products, ensuring they are properly prepared for delivery to customers. This role involves monitoring cooking temperatures, conducting flavor checks, and maintaining a clean work environment. The position operates on a schedule from 5:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Thursday.
Responsibilities
- Set up work area and equipment for the day and ensure all ingredients are batched and organized
- Maintain a clean and efficient work station throughout the shift including use of proper PPE and safety equipment
- Perform water meter accuracy checks
- Ensure that all paperwork is complete and compliant including checking off ingredients as they are introduced in the kettle
- Monitor temperatures of product throughout cooking process
- Perform flavor checks and sign offs on all batches produced
- Perform shift handoff with oncoming shift
- Ensure that all applicable equipment is clean and damage free at the end of shift
- Communicate any discrepancies in a timely manner
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Be able to stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally
- Must have basic math skills including weights and measurement skills
- Must be able to read and understand water/steam gauges
- Be able to work in varying temperatures between 20-70 degrees
- Have a strong service orientation
- Be a team player, including the ability to communicate well with others
- Able to work independently with little supervision
- Pass a post offer drug screen and background check
Nice-to-haves
- Previous experience in food manufacturing
- Previous experience working in a culinary role
Benefits
- Family-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for career growth
- Passionate team dedicated to making a difference
