Kitchen Associate - 1st Shift

Kitchen Associate – 1st Shift at Kettle Cuisine

This position exists in various departments (Prep, Kitchen, Filling, Packaging) to produce finished product. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job‑related responsibilities and duties throughout the facility as assigned and/or as necessary.

• Operate equipment such as kettles, baggers, sous vide packaging sealers, steam ovens, dicers, tumblers, ovens, etc.
• Monitor temperatures of product.
• Read and execute recipe procedures.
• Prepare and cook sauces, soups, proteins, grains, etc.
• Measure and weigh ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality standards and GMP, including allergen handling.
• Maintain documentation demonstrating regulatory compliance for HACCP, USDA and FDA mandates.
• Perform quality and food safety checks including data sheets and other controlled documents.
• Clean, assemble, operate, and troubleshoot machinery.
• Follow all established safety protocols (LOTO, Work at Height, Wet, Cold Environment) and wear required PPE (safety glasses, steel toe boots, gloves, aprons, sleeves, ear plugs, hard hat, etc).
• Perform tasks to support other departments when directed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalently combined education and experience.
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends.
• Ability to learn system logic and operate HMI/control panels and fine‑tune equipment for minor and major adjustments.
• Self‑directed, able to keep oneself busy and flow to the work.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize effectively.
• High ethical standards, strong values, integrity; drive to deliver results, pride in personal and team performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and internal/external customers.
• Demonstrated minimum proficiency in English to ensure effective training and ongoing communications about safety and quality issues.

• Self‑starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward.
• Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team.
• Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Creative problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once.
• Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments.
• Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect.

• Extensive standing and walking.
• Climb and balance.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching.
• Bending, twisting.
• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists).
• Occasional physical exertion, including lifting objects up to 40 pounds.

• Moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.
• Some visual effort required periodically.

• Manufacturing setting with exposure to heat & cold (0‑100 °F), dust, or other minor inconveniences.
• Exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.
• May need to work weekends or overtime as required.

Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the ADA and state disability laws. We do not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship.

• Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all‑natural recipes.
• Honor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners.
• Honor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests.
• Honor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Food and Beverage Services