Associate, Cook (64066)
$43,680–$47,840 year
On-siteVacaville, California, United States
Job Summary
Execute daily food preparation and production activities in alignment with standardized recipes, production schedules, and kitchen management guidelines. Operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, combi-ovens, tilt skillets, steam-jacketed kettles, blixers, stand mixers, immersion blenders, and food processors. Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety regulations, and company policies while monitoring and documenting key production and safety metrics. Ensure adherence to food safety and storage standards, including allergen management, FIFO, and FEFO inventory practices. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members to maintain consistent production standards and operational performance.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a large-scale, high-volume kitchen environment
- Experience with batch cooking in a professional food production environment
- Experience in high-volume food production
- Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to read, follow, and execute recipes with strict adherence to specifications and quality standards
- Demonstrated ability to perform food preparation and production tasks independently with minimal supervision
- Proficiency across key culinary production functions, including Prep, Blixer, Hotline, and Staging
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships with cross-functional teams
- Ability to adhere to company SOPs and implement new operational initiatives as needed
Desired Qualifications
- ServSafe certification
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