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Production Culinary Associate (USDA)

Production Culinary Associate (USDA)

WonderCranford, NJ, US
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We’d love to have you at our table–join us in reimagining home dining!

Limited parking at 42 Jackson Drive directly behind the building and accessible from Moen Avenue.

About the Role

As a Production Culinary Associate, you are responsible for masterfully piecing together our irresistible, colorful, and perfectly balanced meal kits for the menus served at our restaurants. This role will have a focus on precision and waste reduction.

Role Details

  • Pay Rate :   $17.50
  • Job Location :   CK1
  • Position type : Full-Time

Responsibilities

  • Prepare meal kits, with an eye for detail, for all types of dishes and cuisines according to standardized recipes and established guidelines
  • Precisely measure and inspect ingredients and finished products to ensure quality standards are met
  • Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
  • Monitor inventory and use First In, First Out (FIFO) principles to maintain freshness and prevent waste, promptly communicating when supplies need to be replenished
  • Package and label food items and non-food accurately with required information
  • Uphold sanitation and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen area, tools, and storage spaces, following food safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocols
  • Cross train within various tasks
  • Support training initiatives
  • Complete other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

  • 6+ months of experience in food manufacturing production working in a high volume and high standards environment (commissary, hotel, restaurant or high-end foodservice establishment)
  • 6+ months of experience using technology such as smart phones and tablets, inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information
  • Food Safety and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guideline knowledge including proper protein food safety temperatures and "danger zone" food temperatures
  • Proficient in food product identification, and assembly process
  • Self-directed and self-motivated with ability to follow directions and assembly specs with minimal supervision
  • Proficient in safely operating standard food manufacturing equipment
  • Accurate use of measuring tools (scales, thermometers, calipers) and comfort with metric systems and kitchen tech
  • Familiarity with FIFO and basic inventory procedures
  • Ability to work effectively in team environments
  • ServSafe food handling certificate or equivalent desired
  • Requirements

  • 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the US
  • Able to lift, pull, and push 50 pounds of weight by oneself
  • Able to stand a full shift while working
  • Comfortable working in various temperatures including cold environments (34-40 degrees Fahrenheit depending on site) and occasional freezer temperatures that can range anywhere from 0-10 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Ability to communicate effectively as needed to carry out job functions, including reading, writing and basic arithmetic (addition and subtraction)
  • Able to work evenings and weekends
  • This list of qualifications and requirements also reflects the qualifications and requirements used as vetting criteria for our AEDT (Automated Employment Decision Tool)
  • Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 100% employer-paid Life Insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Employer match for Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 1.5x Pay rate on company holidays
  • Learning and Development opportunities to advance your career
  • Employee Stock
  • Employee Discount
  • Note : Some of our benefits vary by state and depend on the number of hours you work.

    About Us

    Imagine : 30 unique restaurants to order from, brought to your door in under 30 minutes. That’s what our customers experience.

    At Wonder, we want to make world-class food within reach, no matter where you live. That’s why we’ve created a vertically integrated, new standard of dining that will allow you to enjoy menus from award-winning chefs and iconic restaurants across the country, all in one place. Our elevated brick + mortar locations will offer pick up and dine in options, as well as delivery to your home.

    As a food-tech startup backed by top-tier venture capitalists and led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs—including some of the most accomplished leaders in the technology, culinary, and logistics industries—we’re growing. Join us in pioneering a new category of dining called “Fast-Fine”, and revolutionizing the way people eat.

    An AEDT (Automated Employment Decision Tool) is employed in the assessment of applicants for the positions being recruited for in order to gauge the following pertinent qualifications or traits :

  • The candidate’s ability to perform the tasks in the available job role.
  • The candidate's self-rated skill proficiency.
  • The candidate’s fit for this job posting.
  • More information about the type, source, and retention policy relating to data collected for the AEDT can be found on the privacy policy  here .   We retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to manage your application for and employment with the Company and in accordance with our data retention schedule. We may retain your personal information for longer if it is necessary to comply with our legal or reporting obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, enforce our legal agreements and policies, address other legitimate business needs, or as permitted or required by applicable law. We may also retain your personal information in a deidentified or aggregated form so that it can no longer be associated with you. To determine the appropriate retention period for your personal information, we consider various factors such as the amount, nature, and sensitivity of your information; the potential risk of unauthorized access, use or disclosure; the purposes for which we collect or process your personal information; and applicable legal requirements. Personal information does not include certain categories of information, such as publicly available information from government records, personal information you make available to the public, and deidentified or aggregated information.

    A final note

    At Wonder we believe that in order to build the best team, we must hire using an objective lens. We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire people for their potential and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As such, we do not discriminate or make decisions based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. If you have a disability, please let us know how we can make your interview process work best for you.

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