Cook/Cafeteria Worker

At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.

We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—Jack Link’s® ( , Lorissa’s Kitchen® ( , Golden Island® ( , BiFi® ( , and Peperami® ( and KOOEE!® ( to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.

Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.

The Cafeteria Team Member is responsible for arranging meals and beverages to be served to team members. Clean utensils, cooking and storage equipment. Clean and sanitize serving areas after every meal. Follow food preparation instructions and serve all food and beverages according to cafeteria safety and sanitary policies. This position will be carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions) 

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: 

Job Related Skills/Responsibilities  

• Follow all health and safety regulations.  

• Monitor food’s taste and appearance.  

• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.   

• Report all incidents and deficiencies to the supervisor.  

• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.  

• Suggest improvements to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of all support activities.  

• Adhere to all company personnel policies.  

• Return from breaks in a timely manner.  

• Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.  

• Ensure product conforms to specifications.  

• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.   

• Tasks will vary as situations and demand change.  

Administrative Skills  

• Able to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.  

• Able to read and write legibly.  

• Able to follow instructions.  

• Able to perform general maintenance.  

• Good Problem-Solving Abilities.  

• Good Communication Skills.  

• Follow Company Policy.  

• Supervise, Train, and Direct Team Members.  

Safety  

• Monitor Unsafe Behavior  

• Follow all OSHA Guidelines  

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  

• Earplug 

• Hairnet 

• Beard-net  

• Protective eyewear  

• Slip resistant footwear   

Leadership  

• Build and support a culture at LSI which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.  

• Must Demonstrate the Jack Link’s Values: Be Real – Relationship Driven – Stewardship – Speed Matters – Self Discipline – Show Awesome Character. 

• Demonstrate professionalism; encourage and insist on positive attitudes and behaviors from team members.  

• Create and cultivate positive work relationships at all levels of LSI.   

Communication  

• Communicate with peers and leaders in an effective, timely manner.   

• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.  

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Preferred Education: High School Diploma or GED are preferred 

Preferred Experience: Prior casual or fine dining food preparation experience

The pay range for this role is $13.50 - $18.57 (Hourly). Actual wage will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. beard/hairnet, ear plugs, frock, boots, etc.), stand for extended periods of time, and use hands/arms to push, pull, reach and occasionally lift above head. The Team Member must occasionally lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently. Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant setting with wet/slippery floors, varying degrees of temperatures with an average temperature of 40 degrees in the production area. Team Members will be exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products and moving equipment and will be required to follow all Food Safety Quality requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:

Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:

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