Vegetable Prep Cook - Culinary Kitchen Assistant - Prep

Company: Sodexo Frontline
Location: Billerica
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Location: US-MA-BILLERICASystem ID: 930382Category: Food ServiceEmployment Status: Full-TimeUnit Name: THE PASS - CURATED KITCHEN BOSUnit Contact: KATE COLEMAN ZUMMO 351-322-4246Target Hourly Rate: $20-$21/hrUNIT DESCRIPTIONThis is a food manufacturing facility and this is a cold chill prep room environment - approximately 37 deg F for the full day. Some of the job duties of the individual we are looking for include the below: They need to have food safety and kitchen background along with knife skills.

• Transporting cases of produce from the walk in to the produce wash room (able to life up to 50lbs regularly)
• Cutting lettuce, celery to prep to wash (labeling and dating accordingly)
• Decanting produce from cases/baskets into Lexan's
• Operating the produce wash machines (training provided)
• Operating the salad spinners
• Breaking down empty cardboard boxes to place into gondolas
• Cleaning and sanitize equipment and stations
• Completing food safety logs as necessary
• Operating scales as necessary This is a fairly structured and repetitive position. The individual needs to be comfortable working in a cold chill prep room environment and needs to be able to perform tasks accurately and quickly with the type of production we complete. BONUS INCENTIVE: $250 after 60 working days* (*attendance policy applies) Ask about our $500 Referral incentive. #CB#HS#IN#PMPosition SummaryThe Lead - Food may work in any type of food location on client premises. This individual, under the leadership of on-site management and/or supervisors, will coordinate the activities of workers and/or service employees engaged in food operations or services at smaller, less complex facilities or locations in the areas of commercial, health care, schools, universities or other establishments. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements. General Responsibilities:
  • Understands and follows all policies and procedures.
  • Assists in ensuring a safe working environment throughout the facility for all employees.
  • Assists in monitoring employee productivity and provides suggestions for increased service or productivity.
  • Responsible for the supervision of day-to-day activities of subordinates and assigns responsibility for specific work or functional activities as directed by on-site management.
  • Responsible for orientation and training of employees.
  • Performs day-to-day assignments in addition to supervision duties.
  • Works with customers to ensure satisfaction in such areas as quality, service and problem resolution.
  • Takes an interest and initiative in the development of the foodservice team.
  • Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.
  • Complies with all Sodexo HACCP policies and procedures.
  • Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
  • Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
  • Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
  • Maintains key control of operations and responsible for activities to ensure opening, closing and daily procedures are completed.
  • Serves as working lead coordinating activities of workers or service employees engaged in food operations or services at smaller less complex facilities of commercial, health care facility, school, campus or other establishments.
  • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications & Requirements
    • Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
    • Maturity of judgment and behavior.
    • Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
    • Maintains a positive attitude.
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule helpful.
    • Must comply with any dress code requirements.
    • Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
    • Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.Experience/Knowledge:
      • High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
      • 1 or more years of related work experience.Skills/Aptitude:
        • Must be able to coordinate the routine responsibilities of staff and resources.
        • Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
        • Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
        • Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives.
        • Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees.
        • Ability to use a computer.Physical Requirements:
          • Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
          • Significant walking or other means of mobility.
          • Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
          • Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.Working Conditions (may add additional conditions specific to defined work location):
            • Generally in an indoor setting; however, may supervise outside activities and events.
            • Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates.
            • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities.
            • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.Benefits EligibilityFull Time Benefits: At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. Eligible employees can enroll in their benefits, which will be effective beginning on their first day with Sodexo. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts (eligibility varies by unit and may not be available to all employees). PI207174713

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