Position Title: Industrial Cook – 1st Shift
Department: Manufacturing
Hours: 3:30a.m. – shift end (hours may vary)
Schedule: Monday – Friday + Saturdays
Pay Rate: $23.50/hour - $24.50 (Kitchen Premium included)
Location: Holland, Michigan
There has never been a more exciting time to join Request Foods. We’ve been selling products to many of the world’s leading food companies, retailers and restaurants for over 35 years. A privately owned and financially sound company, we do our best to run our business based on Christian values. Whether it’s cooking up great tasting food, assisting in customer support, providing quality and production leadership, or supporting administrative or technical activities, a career at Request Foods is a great opportunity. At Request, we’ve achieved success by treating our employees with integrity, trust and respect. If you’re passionate about food, and the people who help produce it, then Request Foods might just be for you.
Benefits and Perks:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Paid Paternity Leave
- Wellbeing programs
- Immediate Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
Essential Responsibilities:
- Mix, cook, and process various raw materials consistent with daily production needs.
- Weigh all raw goods to specifications.
- Keep prep cooler and other work areas clean and organized.
- Monitor and maintains proper rotation of raw goods.
- Handle and stores leftover raw goods according to procedures.
- Document work accomplished and hazard analysis critical control point requirements according to procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications:
- One to three months of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in English is required.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Good organizational skills and detail oriented.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s
Physical Demands:
This role requires a high level of physical activity, including:
- Extensive walking and standing
- Reach with hands and arms
- Repetitive motion (hands/wrists)
- Lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to push/pull roll tanks up to 2000 lbs
- Ability to stand and walk up to 2/3 of working time
- Ability to work in cold environment (Cooler, Freezer)
Work Environment:
- Different climates – wet production, dry storage, cooler, freezer