Fancy Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/Objective

Set up workstation per production schedule. Coordinate with Supervisor and operators to ensure daily production is met. Prepares various batches of candy centers and coatings using specified formulas and equipment.

Essential Functions

1.      Completes all necessary audits that are required to maintain BRC and safety standards

2.      Makes suggestions on improving work procedures

3.      Must be able to develop good organizational skills as to allow for timely production flow and filling orders

4.      Confers with packaging line leader and supervisor as to production flow and sequence.

5.      Set up workstation and make sure needed supplies are in place and ready to run.

6.      Check immediate work area, correct or report potential safety hazards or unsanitary conditions.

7.      Watch for potential allergen/cross contamination issues.

8.      Measures, cooks, and mixes to formula specifications and prepares batches for enrobing lines.

9.      Monitor quality of product during production; make adjustments to equipment and coatings as needed.

10.   Ensure the right lot numbers are written on work orders and production logs and review lot numbers

11.   Cover up any unused product at the end of shift. If necessary, put in the cooler

12.   Verifies correct product on Work Orders

13.   Weighs containers and adjusts quantity

14.   Labels containers, container tags, or product

15.   Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of the cook process

16.   Performs necessary cleaning at the beginning and end of each shift, and throughout production as necessary

Competencies

1.     Food Service

2.     Measures & Weights

3.     Establishing Work Relationships

4.     Teamwork

5.     Prioritizing

6.     Follow Through

7.     Dependable

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard Enrobing/table equipment.  This position requires most of the work to be performed on the manufacturing floor in an area that may require hearing protection at times. This role uses raw and finished products and requires sanitation, good hygiene and good manufacturing practices to be applied.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, lift, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. Throughout the day, the employee will need to lift or pull up to 40 lbs. of material, depending on product.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Saturday, 5 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Times may fluctuate depending on department and during the year to accommodate production schedules.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED accepted. Must have worked at least one year in a manufacturing environment. Food experience is preferred.

Qualifications

1.     At least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing and food environment.

2.     Demonstrate skill in using production entry systems.

3.     Basic; math, writing, speaking and spelling skills

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are a private label chocolate manufacturer in Brighton, MI. Our products are made-to-order guaranteeing freshness & premium taste.

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Company Description

We are a private label chocolate manufacturer in Brighton, MI. Our products are made-to-order guaranteeing freshness & premium taste. \r\n\r\n​