Kettle Operator - 2nd shift at Chairmans Foods in Nashville, TN

Chairmans Foods specializes in producing a wide range of high quality, consistent customer solutions - main courses, side dishes, queso, ready-to-eat protein salads custom solutions for foodservice operators and retail stores. Chairmans has succeeded over the years with open communication, integrity, and with a deep commitment to southern hospitality.

Driven by our mission, vision and values, employee and food safety is always our top priority.

**LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

** $1,000 sign on bonus ($250 paid after three months employment, $250 paid after 6 months employment, $500 paid after one year employment) **

PAY
This position pays $18.50 plus a $.50 shift differential for hours worked on second shift.

SHIFT
This is a 2nd shift position, 1:30pm-FINISH (typically ranging from 10:00pm to 12:00am ~ hours will vary)

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for operating cook kettle using a standard formula for the preparation of food products. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up equipment for production
• Place ingredients in kettle according to formula
• Maintain accurate processing records, including time and temperature
• Maintain cleanliness of work area
• Assist all other cook room positions
• Follow all plant safety regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Visual, auditory and hand dexterity. Full body mobility.
• Continuous movement, and must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Heavy lifting required, some over 50lbs
• Ability to work in varied temperature environments (0-50 deg.) - COLD ENVIRONMENTS
• Adequate reading/language, writing and math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to meet expectations on Safety, Attendance, Teamwork, Quality, and Productivity metrics
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly with coworkers

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food processing/handling experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work additional hours and overtime, both daily and on weekends, as needed?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Nashville, TN 37210 (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Nashville, TN 37210 (Required)

Work Location: In person