Kitchen Trainer - 2nd shift

Job Description

PAY RATE : $18.05 + $0.25 shift premium

11am- 8 : 30pm

Teach new employees work tasks, techniques and software used in both Raw and RTE kitchen. Review job descriptions and / or safety documents related to Kitchen department positions.

Inform supervisor of daily progress of employees as required. Provide training for new hires / transfers, temporary and on-going remedial or updated training for existing employees as required.

Monitor and facilitate kitchen department operations to maintain the efficient flow of the process to meet department daily goals.

Provide coverage for temporary vacancies on the RAW and RTE kitchen; fill-in and perform all the tasks as required.

• Conduct plant tours for new employees, facilitate and / or assist with new hire and ongoing training including : GMP, Safety, general topics and quality assurance.
• Obtain work schedule, obtain paperwork and prepare for operations. Assist supervisor and lead with shift set-up
• Coordinate and conduct daily raw material inventories. Follow FIFO of ingredients in kitchen and report any abnormalities to supervisor or lead.
• Troubles shoot Kitchen department problems, make minor repairs and adjustments and assist maintenance with other repairs.

Report adjustments, mechanical issues and maintenance suggestions to lead and supervisor.

• Assist with and ensure completion of CCP 1 & CCP 2 HACCP documentation, traceability and batch records.
• Report to assigned work station and obtain tools, check equipment and check recipe as required.
• Attend daily meetings and assist in making decisions and calculations regarding fill requests from production.
• At end of shift, secure all equipment, perform general housekeeping duties and complete all required paperwork
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment, tools used to perform the job, climbing ladders and be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work safely and set an example of safe working habits for his / her coworkers
• Must be able to understand and perform the various tasks to standards established for the department
• Must be able to read written instructions and communicate verbally in English with management and hourly employees; bilingual English / Spanish (preferred)
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office; strong understanding of SAP preferred
• Must be able to understand and follow all written SSOP’s
• Must be able to understand MSDS ( Material Safety data sheets)
• Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills and work experience of specific department preferred
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new TEAM Members.