Production Worker

Company: Aldon Food Corporation
Location: Schwenksville
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

Don's Prepared Foods is the leading manufacturer on the East Coast of prepared gourmet deli salads, gourmet cream cheese spreads, dips, entr--e's and more.Don's is a family-owned business and manufactures over 130 products spanning across its three brands Don's Salads, Melanie's Medleys and Artisan Deli. We are currently hiring for Food Production Workers (Salad Makers, Machine Operators, Salad Packers & Cooks) at our Schwenksville, PA food manufacturing plant.. Job responsibility Production Cook:Make sure all ingredients that require cooking, blanching, and chilling are done in a manner that protects food safety, meets all Critical Control Points (CCP's), and make sure they are documented properly.Prepare, cook/chill and properly label the food ingredients used in the production of the Don's Salads product line.Follow internal recipes and production procedures to maintain the quality.Defrost all ingredients necessary for the following days production.Thoroughly clean and sanitize the kitchen especially for allergens between cooks and at the end of the day. Ensure all USDA, FDA, SQF and HACCP regulations are fulfilled daily. Job responsibility Production Salad Maker:Salad Makers must adhere to approved recipes in the formulation of finished products.Must constantly scrutinize "in process" product that they are formulating for any irregularities. Notification of irregularities to management must be immediate.Each Salad Maker must utilize the manufacturing instructions on recipe to ensure that all ingredients are added in the proper proportions and in correct order..Highlight any variations on the recipe & let Raw Material Warehouse Coordinator know of variations.Salad Makers measure the temperature of the finished salad / cream cheese (USDA CCP 1) before dipping and note that temperature in the appropriate location. Alert management of any product or ingredient above 40 degrees F.Must ensure that all vessels containing ingredients are completely covered and properly labeled with product ID and date.Must ensure their own safe and clean work environment.Competencies:Ability to read, write, comprehend, in English and follow recipes and understand proportions.Must have cooking knowledge and terminology. Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP).Ability to follow recipes and understand portions.Ability to weigh and read a scale accurately. Ability to perform and understand basic math calculations Requirements Must be able to lift 40 to 50 pounds consistently.Employee stands for long periods of time.Cook room is hot, production areas are 34 to 38 degrees. Be able to push, pull and mix product.
We offer an excellent benefit package:

• Competitive starting pay
  • Benefits package available after 60 days of employment,
  • Medical option of POS or PPO Healthcare
  • Dental Insurance
  • Group Life, AD&D
  • Short Term Disability
  • Colonial Life Supplemental Insurance
  • Paid holidays and birthday.
  • SQF - Safe Quality Food Culture
  • Paid orientation
  • Alchemy Education Training
  • 401K with company match
  • Safety Culture, including a Certified Safety Committee
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Employee recognition, gifts, and awards
  • $250 sign on bonus after 6 months of continuous employment Must pass a pre-employment criminal background and pre-employment drug test. Aldon Food Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.
    
    
    
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