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Kettle Operator

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Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

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United States , Portland

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Salary:

20.00 USD / Hour

Job Description:

Prepare and cook raw foods, oils, and sauces using a standard recipe that ensures consistent quality across all of our products. The Kettle Cook will follow all company policies with regards to Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards.

Job Responsibility:

  • Proper setup of the cooking equipment at the beginning of shift to ensure safe and efficient working order
  • Ability to constantly follow recipes accurately and without any deviations
  • Responsible for inspecting and recognizing defective product and make appropriate adjustments
  • Maintain Production and Quality reports accurate and completed on a timely manner
  • Takes ownership of assigned cooking equipment
  • Actively engages with other members of the company to continuously strive to improve processes, create efficiencies and reduce costs
  • Perform safe operation of various machinery in the areas of troubleshooting during operation
  • Understands and adheres to the Company Allergen Management Policy and other company policies pertaining to the Kettle Operations

Requirements:

  • Must be able to: lift up to 60 lbs consistently throughout the shift
  • stay focused on the task at hand
  • work around high cooking temperatures
  • follow written and verbal instructions accurately

Nice to have:

  • Previous cooking or batch making experience is a plus
  • Food manufacturing experience a plus
  • Lean or Kaizen or 5S knowledge a plus
What we offer:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE
  • Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE
  • 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time per fiscal year
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company’s matching contributions up to 4.5%
  • Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment
  • Referral bonuses totaling $750 when an employee refers someone to work with our company
  • Quarterly sales of product to employees

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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