RTH Kitchen Associate - 1st Shift - Days Off: Friday & Saturday

This role follows a 1st shift schedule, working from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with designated days off on Friday and Saturday.

Responsible for performing tasks according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices (BP). Some tasks include but not limited to, mixing produce with spices and oils, weighing out different ingredients, and prepping grains to be placed into the ovens as directed  by Team Lead and/or Production Cook.

Detailed Responsibilities

• →Must be able to work in a fast paced work environment and reach daily goals given to by Supervisor.
• →Primary work location is the kitchen; however, this role may be reassigned to the assembly room as needed to support operations during staffing shortages
• →Must be detail oriented and maintain a clean workspace.
• →Must follow GMP and PPE standards as required in the RTE and RTH area such as; safety goggles, blue aprons and white plastic sleeves, captive footwear. 
• →Must report any damages, missing parts or foreign materials immediately to FSQA / Leadership.
• →Must follow all recipes and instructions to create  compound ingredients, correct proportions, and correct meal builds.

• Must be able to receive direction from Supervisor,  Line Lead and/or Team Lead to fulfill production requirements
• Must label packaging at the standard average rate
• Must know how to use proper measuring utensils to portion ingredients
• Must have strong attention to detail while picking ingredients in the Kitchen
• Ability to transition between tasks when needed

• Required to follow all GMPs while onsite at the facilities
• Must keep work area clean at all times and assist in EOD clean ups

• →Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce them throughout the facility
• →Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs
• →Adheres to all safety guidelines (i.e. proper lifting techniques)

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• →HS Diploma preferred but not required
• →6+ months of production/warehouse environment preferred
• →Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with others as a team

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.