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Job Title: Cook Frozen Food & ReadytoEat (RTE) Products Role Overview The Cook in our frozen food and RTE facility is responsible for preparing, cooking, packaging, and storing high-quality meals in compliance with company recipes, safety standards, and food regulations. Key Responsibilities Recipe Execution: Prepare and cook ingredients based on standardized recipes and batch production sheets. Cold & Hot Food Handling: Produce both frozen and chilled RTE items—chop, portion, assemble, par-fry, steam, or bake as per recipe protocols. Packaging & Labeling: Properly date, label, wrap, and store finished goods, ensuring rotation using FIFO methods. Equipment Management: Operate and maintain kitchen, cooking, and freezing equipment; conduct routine setup and cleaning. Sanitation & Safety: Adhere strictly to HACCP, ServSafe, or equivalent standards; maintain temperature logs, clean utensils, monitor sanitation zones. Inventory & Stock Control: Track ingredient usage, perform inventory checks, coordinate restocking and waste management. Team Coordination: Work under the supervision of Production or Head Cooks; train and guide junior staff if needed. Qualifications & Skills Experience: 1–3 years in high-volume food production or commercial kitchen. Prior experience with frozen food prep or RTE products preferred. Technical & Physical Skills: Proficient in portioning, cutting, chopping, measuring, and cooking. Ability to stand long hours, lift 20–40 lbs, work in freezers/kitchens.
