Cook - Kettle Tender

Position SummaryThe Kettle Tender is responsible for the safe and efficient cooking of food products to be plated and delivered to our customers. This process includes monitoring temperatures and flavor checks prior to sign off.This position will work 4 10 hour shifts, Monday-Thursday. 10:30am-9:00pmPosition Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

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

Must communicate any discrepancies in a timely manner

Required Skills and Experience

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

Shifts can include weekends and holidays and/or overtime as required

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

Preferred Skills and Experience

Previous experience in food manufacturing

Previous experience working in a culinary role

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms

Frequently is required to stand, talk, and listen

Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Able to perform repetitive movements

Able to work in variable temperatures

Company OverviewMom's Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide for over 25 years. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom's Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.EEOMom's Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.