Fulltime Kitchen Line/Prep Cook

C.H. Guenther & Son is a well-established food manufacturing company with a rich heritage and a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Known for its dedication to producing high-quality food products, the company has a strong presence in the industry, serving a wide range of customers with a variety of food items. The company's operations are centered around innovation, quality control, and maintaining high food safety standards, ensuring that every product meets the expectations of reliability and taste. C.H. Guenther & Son values its employees and strives to create a supportive work environment that encourages growth and development.

This role involves preparing food orders for breakfast and lunch service times, as well as preparing foods for upcoming meals and events. The position requires working within a kitchen that is located in a renovated historic home, offering a unique and challenging work environment with limited space. Responsibilities include preparing a variety of menu items such as pancakes, waffles, sandwiches, bacon, sausage, tacos, and special items according to exact recipe specifications. The job also involves preparing soups, fruits, and other food items for future meals or days, ensuring that the food line is well-stocked and properly organized. Employees will be expected to handle food safely and efficiently, practicing proper labeling and rotation to maintain quality control.

Additional duties include washing utensils and kitchen tools, assisting with dishwashing and kitchen breakdown when needed, and packaging leftover food for donation to local charities. Employees will be cross-trained in other kitchen positions like baking and fill-ins, providing opportunities for skill development and versatility. The position is demanding, requiring strength and endurance to handle heavy items weighing up to 60 pounds and the ability to work under time constraints while maintaining accuracy and quality. The work environment can be hot and noisy, with necessary safety measures like wearing uniforms, hair nets, protective gloves, and non-skid shoes strictly enforced.

C.H. Guenther & Son emphasizes transparency in compensation and offers a salary range from $2.00 to $20.00 per hour, with actual pay depending on the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. The company complies fully with all local, state, and federal pay laws. Benefits include health and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, parental leave, educational assistance, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. They are also committed to inclusive hiring practices as E-Verify participating employers, providing equal opportunity and a drug-free workplace. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment screening process, including a drug screen and background check.

The Food Preparation team at C.H. Guenther & Son plays a crucial role in delivering quality food products to customers. The position demands dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. It is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and are eager to contribute to a reputable company with a strong legacy in the food industry.