Description
The Cook is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the cook equipment. This position requires the operation of equipment and the cooking of ingredients as well as completing the sanitation requirements of the job.
This position is responsible for ensuring that work is performed in a safe manner with a close attention to detail when it comes to product quality.
This position must support all business systems (such as QCDSM, ISO, GMP’s) while working in a team environment. When the employee is not assigned to Cook job, they will be assigned to General Labor duties.
Primary Role and Responsibilities
- Operate the cook equipment in a safe and proper manner
- Responsible for following cook formula procedures for products that are produced on the lines
- Perform set-up, start-up, and changeover procedures for the equipment as needed
- Responsible for monitoring and communicating any process or product abnormalities to your Supervisor, Team Leader or Line Technician
- Perform the sanitation duties for the equipment in the cook area or other production equipment as well as sanitation period work as assigned
- Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks such as cook sheets, temperature charts, and other process documentation defined in the QCMS / DPS Procedures
- Proper handling and usage of chemicals
- Perform analysis of cleaner strengths on soaps and sanitizers used in the sanitation process
- Responsible for the safe operation of the salvage rework system and completion of the proper documentation as needed
- Maintain and monitor the powder feed system
- Non Dairy base setter will be a part of job duties
- Perform Good Sanitation Practices (GSP’s) when handling equipment
- Must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
- Perform all required observations and training timely as scheduled
- Support Plant Quality Systems
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Leader
Additional Education / Certification / Skills :
English Language Skills Able to speak, read, and write
Remarks
- Must perform job duties efficiently and safely
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds per NIOSH Lifting Equation and utilize plant approved safe lifting practices for over 50 pounds
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must adhere to all Kraft Policies as stated in the Employee Handbook and follow internal Kraft Procedures
- Must be able to work extended hours
- Responsible to follow FSQ requirements such as GMP’s and other daily / job specific duties to support QRMP
Schedule
2nd shift - 1pm to 9pm
Overtime and weekends may be required
Location(s)
Beaver Dam Plant