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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $21.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
inclusive work environment
Job Description
Thistle is a renowned leader in the food production and catering industry, committed to delivering high-quality culinary experiences in large-scale, high-volume kitchen environments. Known for its dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Thistle prides itself on creating a workplace where all employees feel represented and valued. The company's commitment to food safety, operational excellence, and employee development positions it as a preferred employer in the foodservice sector. Thistle actively recruits talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds and ensures an inclusive work environment that respects and protects all legally recognized categories of workers.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in large-scale, high-volume kitchen environments
- Experience in batch cooking and high-volume food production
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP principles
- Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment safely
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to follow operational procedures and safety policies
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Capacity to maintain high standards of sanitation and food quality
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a large-scale, high-volume kitchen environment
- Experience with batch cooking in a professional food production environment
- Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to read, follow, and execute recipes with strict adherence to specifications and quality standards
- Demonstrated ability to perform food preparation and production tasks independently with minimal supervision
- Proficiency across key culinary production functions, including prep, blixer, hotline, and staging
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships with cross-functional teams
- Ability to adhere to company SOPs and implement new operational initiatives as needed
- ServSafe certification preferred
Job Duties
- Execute daily food preparation and production activities in alignment with standardized recipes, production schedules, and kitchen management guidelines
- Support culinary leadership in maintaining high standards of quality, food safety, and operational efficiency across all production areas
- Operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, combi-ovens, tilt skillets, steam-jacketed kettles, blixers, stand mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, and similar production equipment
- Identify and escalate equipment malfunctions or operational issues to culinary leadership to ensure safe and uninterrupted production
- Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety regulations, and company policies at all times
- Prepare and organize workstations with the appropriate ingredients, tools, and equipment to support efficient production flow
- Monitor and document key production and safety metrics, including temperature logs, batch records, sanitation logs, equipment cleaning logs, and other required operational documentation
- Ensure adherence to food safety and storage standards, including allergen management, First-In, First-Out (FIFO), and First-Expiration, First-Out (FEFO) inventory practices
- Maintain accurate labeling and traceability of meal components, including quantities, production dates, and meal codes
- Ensure sanitation standards are consistently met by maintaining cleaning solutions, sanitation buckets, and proper workstation hygiene throughout production
- Stay current on safety policies, operational updates, and new procedures to support successful implementation on the production floor
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members to maintain consistent production standards and operational performance
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall kitchen and production operations
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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