Prep Cook - 2nd shift

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

COMPENSATION

Shift: 2nd Shift (2:30PM-11:00PM)

$18.55 per hour + $1.50 shift differential

Location: 200 Michael Angelo Way, Austin, TX 78728

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…

As a Cook/Operator in the Kettle/Prep Area, you will help produce safe, high-quality food products by accurately weighing, preparing, processing, and tracking ingredients used in the cooking process. You will play an important role in maintaining product consistency, food safety, quality, and traceability while following SQF, USDA, HACCP, GMP, and plant safety requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

• Weigh, prepare, process, and cut ingredients used in the batch cooking and food preparation process.
• Maintain a continuous flow of ingredients to support batch cooking and production requirements.
• Coordinate with the Team Leader to ensure recipes are followed according to required specifications.
• Record ingredient and batch information accurately on designated tracking sheets to maintain product traceability.
• Apply the appropriate tracking information to each bin in accordance with HACCP and USDA requirements.
• Complete Time and Temperature logs, Downtime Logs, tally sheets, and other required production documentation accurately and legibly.
• Operate various processing and support equipment used to prepare ingredients for batch cooking.
• Operate equipment controls safely and according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor equipment and immediately report malfunctions, safety hazards, product-quality concerns, or deviations from established standards.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures as required.
• Follow SQF, USDA, HACCP, GMP, food safety, quality, and plant safety requirements.
• Follow established product standards and specifications to help ensure consistent product quality.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and report to the assigned workstation on time and prepared for work.
• Properly handle and dispose of gloves, hairnets, inedible food, supplies, and other materials in designated containers.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment around equipment and machinery throughout the shift.
• Keep electrical boxes and panels clear of products, materials, and other items.
• Work safely around moving equipment and never place hands or other body parts into moving machinery.
• Immediately report Food Safety, Safety, or Quality concerns to your supervisor. If the supervisor is unavailable, report concerns to a Quality Assurance team member.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Production Team Leader.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…

You will work closely with Team Leaders, Production Team Leaders, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, Maintenance, and other production team members to maintain the safe and efficient flow of ingredients through the Kettle/Prep and batch cooking processes.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)

• Ability to perform basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and use a calculator.
• Ability to complete tally sheets, production records, and other written documentation accurately and legibly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, Maintenance, and leadership teams.
• Ability to follow SQF, USDA, HACCP, GMP, food safety, sanitation, and plant safety requirements.
• Ability to understand and follow recipes, product specifications, equipment procedures, and production standards.
• Ability to safely work around machinery with moving parts and follow required equipment operating procedures.
• Ability to follow Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Ability to stand, reach, sit, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting of approximately 20 to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work around cold, frozen, and hot products, loud noise, moving machinery, and wet or potentially slippery floors.
• Ability to work effectively with others while meeting production, food safety, quality, and warehouse demands.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to report to the workstation on time wearing all required PPE.
• Strong commitment to producing safe, consistent, high-quality food products.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, food preparation, processing, batch cooking, or a similar production environment.
• Experience weighing, preparing, or processing ingredients according to recipes or product specifications.
• Familiarity with SQF, USDA, HACCP, and GMP requirements.
• Experience completing Time and Temperature logs, traceability documentation, or other food-production records.
• Experience operating food-processing or batch-cooking equipment.
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout and manufacturing equipment safety procedures.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.