Central Production Cook
About The Position
GENERAL PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to prepare high-quality food products for Harmons’ Central Production Facility. This position ensures consistency, safety, and efficiency in large-scale food production, supporting Harmons’ commitment to excellence across all store locations ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare and cook a variety of foods following Harmons’ recipes and production schedules Operate industrial kitchen equipment such as tilting kettles, steamers, ovens, and mixers safely and efficiently Batch cook products to precise specifications to ensure consistency across all locations Adhere strictly to Harmons’ Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety procedures Ensure proper cooking, cooling, storage, and labeling of finished products to maintain food safety standards Maintain clean and organized workstations in compliance with company and regulatory sanitation requirements Monitor cooking processes to ensure proper temperatures, textures, and flavor profiles Conduct taste tests and visual inspections to verify product quality Immediately report any quality deviations or equipment issues to supervisor Coordinate with Prep Cooks and other team members to maintain efficient production flow Communicate production needs and issues to the Quality Control team or Manager of Central Production Assist in cross-training cooks and prep cooks Complete cooking and cooling logs as required by Harmons’ food safety standards Accurately record lot codes, requested yields, waste, and batch sizes for reporting and traceability Assists as needed to ensure the success of the facility as a whole MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other job-related duties as assigned NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS: Consistent and daily interaction with facility associates
Requirements
- Basic math skills
- Current food handler’s permit
- Ability to read and follow recipes
- Ability to interpret policies and procedures
- Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively
- Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent, and forward focused
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
Nice To Haves
- A high school diploma or GED preferred
- Culinary Certificate or Associate Degree in Culinary Arts or related field preferred
- 1–3 years of experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen environment; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Prior experience in large-scale or batch cooking preferred
- Familiarity with central kitchen operations is a plus
- Knowledge of food production techniques and safe food handling practices
- Familiarity with food safety standards and GMPs
- Excellent organization and planning skills
- Must enjoy working with and handling fresh food products
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook a variety of foods following Harmons’ recipes and production schedules
- Operate industrial kitchen equipment such as tilting kettles, steamers, ovens, and mixers safely and efficiently
- Batch cook products to precise specifications to ensure consistency across all locations
- Adhere strictly to Harmons’ Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety procedures
- Ensure proper cooking, cooling, storage, and labeling of finished products to maintain food safety standards
- Maintain clean and organized workstations in compliance with company and regulatory sanitation requirements
- Monitor cooking processes to ensure proper temperatures, textures, and flavor profiles
- Conduct taste tests and visual inspections to verify product quality
- Immediately report any quality deviations or equipment issues to supervisor
- Coordinate with Prep Cooks and other team members to maintain efficient production flow
- Communicate production needs and issues to the Quality Control team or Manager of Central Production
- Assist in cross-training cooks and prep cooks
- Complete cooking and cooling logs as required by Harmons’ food safety standards
- Accurately record lot codes, requested yields, waste, and batch sizes for reporting and traceability
- Assists as needed to ensure the success of the facility as a whole
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
