Process Worker - Cook

at  Hellers NZ

Hellers Limited is a leading manufacturer and distributor of bacon, ham and smallgoods throughout New Zealand. Our award winning quality brands enjoy significant customer and consumer recognition in many market segments.
We are currently seeking an Process Worker to managing the cooking process (Evening shift 9pm to 5.30am) for our quality products. The cook will be responsible for the setup of the ovens, correct recipe selection and overseeing the cooking schedule of products and the corresponding CCP verifications. You will also be responsible for scheduling the cooking times of product with a view to achieving optimum oven time utilisation.

The role requires:

• Excellent attention to detail: prescribed cooking procedures followed; required records for all procedures accurately maintained; procedures for oven set up, control and maintenance are met; inventory control managed so actual stock balances computer inventory
• Ability to produce quality products to the required standards
• Physical ability to move heavy racks in and out of ovens
• Computer literate, with email to update production and notify other departments of changes to schedules; use the production tools to record the transfer of product
• Ability to focus on continuous improvement
• Active practitioner and advocate of critical hygiene procedures and Health and Safety in the workplace

To be successful, you will be a good team player with excellent communication skills. Experience in manufacturing is desirable but not essential. You will have an understanding of food hygiene.
Hellers Limited is a safety conscious employer; pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for prospective candidates.
Monday to Friday 9.00pm to 5.30am
If you are highly organised, have the required skills and experience, a strong work ethic and a drive for results then apply online through the careers sections of our website www.careers.hellers.co.nz.

• Excellent attention to detail: prescribed cooking procedures followed; required records for all procedures accurately maintained; procedures for oven set up, control and maintenance are met; inventory control managed so actual stock balances computer inventory
• Ability to produce quality products to the required standards
• Physical ability to move heavy racks in and out of ovens
• Computer literate, with email to update production and notify other departments of changes to schedules; use the production tools to record the transfer of product
• Ability to focus on continuous improvement
• Active practitioner and advocate of critical hygiene procedures and Health and Safety in the workplac