Production Cook / Sanitor at Aldon Food Corporation

Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cooking, Blanching, Chilling, Food Safety Documentation, Sanitization, Allergen Control, ERP Systems, Basic Math, Weight Measurement, Recipe Following

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Don's Prepared Foods is the leading manufacturer on the East Coast of prepared gourmet deli salads, gourmet cream cheese spreads, dips, entrée’s and more. Don's is a family-owned business and manufactures over 130 products spanning across its three brands: Don's Salads, Melanie's Medleys and Artisan Deli. Are you an early bird looking for a steady job where you can make a difference? Our production department is seeking a Cook to join the team at our Schwenksville, PA food manufacturing plant. This is an hourly, non-exempt position that starts at 3AM from Monday-Friday. The ideal candidate is a dynamic team player who will help Don's achieve our mission of providing high-quality prepared product to our customers. Our Cooks are the first step in the process of creating big batches of our delicious, high-quality products! Start time: 3am, Monday-Friday (must be flexible with end times) Job responsibilities: * Prepare for production by cooking, blanching, and chilling ingredients according to the daily production schedule. * Meet Critical Control Points (CCPs) and properly complete food safety documentation. * Follow internal recipes and procedures to maintain quality. * Defrost and prepare ingredients for the following production days. * Thoroughly clean and sanitize the kitchen between batches and at the end of the day. Take special care to avoid cross contamination of allergens. * Ensure all USDA, FDA, SQF, and HACCP regulations are fulfilled daily. * Use a computer tablet to fulfill and report jobs in our ERP system. * Communicate with management and alert QA of any issues that may pose a risk to food safety. * Follow standard operating procedures (SOP). Requirements: * Must be able to read, write and comprehend English. * Must be comfortable with the environment: Cook room is hot, production areas are refrigerated at 34 to 38 degrees. * Must have cooking knowledge and terminology, be able to follow recipes, and understand proportions. * Must be able to weigh and read a scale accurately and perform and understand basic math calculations . * Must be able to consistently lift 40 to 50 pounds. * Must be able to push, pull, and mix product. * Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Prior experience in production/manufacturing cooking and working with bulk batches preferred. On the job training and night shift premium pay provided. We do not offer or guarantee overtime. We offer an excellent benefit package: * Competitive starting pay – paid weekly * Benefits package available after 60 days of employment: * Medical option of POS, PPO, or PPO HSA insurance * Dental insurance * Company paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability (after 90 days) * 401K with company match (after 90 days) * Colonial Life Supplemental Insurance * 10 paid holidays and birthday PTO * SQF – Safe Quality Food Culture * Alchemy Education Training * Safety Culture, including a Certified Safety Committee * Employee referral bonus * Employee recognition, gifts, and awards * $250 sign on bonus after 6 months of continuous employment Must pass a pre-employment criminal background and pre-employment drug test. Aldon Food Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran. Shift: 3 AM - 11:45 AM

Responsibilities

Prepare large batches of gourmet food products by cooking, blanching, and chilling ingredients according to production schedules. Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards while documenting processes in the ERP system.