Food Production Cupping Machine Operator(Agency)

Job Description

Job Description

Food Machine Operator

Department: Production 

Compensation: DOE 

Reports to: Production Lead  

In case of Absence: Reports to plant manager or production supervisor.

About Jimenez Mexican Food

A family-owned brand dedicated to providing the highest quality brand products above all. Started over 40 years ago, the company's belief is that one should not compromise on the ingredients that are used to make the best tasting chorizo and longaniza possible. 

Job Summary

Do you enjoy creating delectable meals and savor the satisfaction of providing people with food they will not soon forget? If so, our restaurant is seeking a new food cooking machine operator. You will share your passion by creating mass quantities of delicious food on a daily basis. You will have the opportunity to work with various heavy machinery in an environment that promotes collaboration. You will utilize your self-starter attitude to complete tasks independently and meet quotas without supervision. We reward hard work with excellent pay and promotional training. If you want to broaden your cooking skills and work with a friendly management team, apply today.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate a wide array of machinery, including tanks, vats, boilers and kettles, to prepare food for the rest of the day
• Remove materials once they are finished cooking in the equipment, and store it in the proper area, such as the fridge, cabinet or freezer
• Clean equipment while it is not in use at the end of every shift, and sterilize thoroughly to ensure it remains sanitary
• Observe dials and gauges while the machinery is in use to ensure everything is set at the correct temperature, and adjust as necessary
• Be cognizant of any changes in a machine’s capabilities, and report any malfunctions to management
• Record production data at the end of every day, writing down how much was produced, and log that data daily
• Collect samples from the machines while in the middle of processing to visually inspect the quality of the food
• Read work orders and create the necessary quantity of food based on that
• Operate machines to produce baked, roasted or dried food products
• Set up, load or start food processing equipment
• Set and control flow rates, temperatures and machinery pressures
• Weigh, check and mix ingredients according to specific recipes
• Monitor ingredient mixes and make needed adjustments during production processes
• Clean equipment and workspaces according to health and safety rules and regulations

Job Skills & Qualifications Required :

• Experience working with industrial machinery
• Basic troubleshooting skills and basic mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work efficiently and safely
• Ability to work in hot environments with loud noises

Preferred:

• High School Diploma
• Communication skills 
• Strong attention to detail and excellent hand-eye coordination
• Able to stand for long time periods to monitor production process and lift up to 50 pounds
• Bilingual (English/ Spanish)

Work Environment:

• For this position, employees will be working in a refrigerated area. 
• Employees will also be working with heavy equipment as needed. 

Must have worked with Raw materials in a cold environment.

Company Description

Must have worked with Raw materials in a cold environment.