Process Chef Technician at Giovanni Food Co., Inc. in Baldwinsville, New York

Job Description:

The Chef Technician is responsible for ensuring that all assigned batches adhere to food safety and quality requirements by verifying ingredients for the product, following cook directions, and following documentation protocols. They are also responsible for assigning job duties to Process Technicians and Process Assistants, working with the schedule to make sure product is ready to package when it should be and to ensure the HACCP guidelines, GMPs, and SSOPs are followed.

Duties & Responsibilities include:
Supports Process Supervisor to meet production schedules, quality, costs, safety, and GMPs as established by plan, budget, processing specification, company policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements.Verify Pre-flight checklists are completed by the process assistant.Verify each ingredient is properly weighed and staged for each item.Verify product ingredients before adding to the batch.Demonstrate a full understanding of the companys safety policies, HACCP Plan, GMPs, and SSOPs.Maintain knowledge of each ingredient, its specifications and allergen status.Accurately measure, weigh, blend, and dump all raw materials to be batched for appropriate recipe (s).Cook ingredients to specified standards.Perform high skilled cooking techniques, such as sauting.Perform process checks on all batches to ensure product quality.Ensure equipment is cleaned as necessary, assisting as needed.Responsible to accurately check and legibly complete and /or sign all appropriate paperwork and documentation.Maintain raw materials staged, in use, and returned in a manner consistent with plant quality, GMP, safety, and sanitation policies.Operate and take corrective action on equipment to ensure adequate flow of product to the line.Ensure the contents of any raw materials left over from batching are accurately marked before returning them to the warehouse. Operate hand pumps, scales, hand jack, and fork lift.Maintain housekeeping, GMPs, and safety in work area.Maintain reliable attendance, including overtime as needed.Responsible for wearing uniform on daily basis.Notify the supervisor of any given issue immediately.Inform Supervisor of any deviations of the process immediately to obtain and follow proper action.Participate in and contribute to training programs, as designated by the company, that are periodically required to enhance safety, quality, cost, or job performance.Assist with directing personnel in department to ensure process, safety, GMP, quality, and environmental requirements are met. Lead process team members by example.Responsible for minimal errors in the process department through verification of paperwork.Aid Process Supervisor in training and development, assessment and team motivation. Ensure team members follow all safety rules. Act as relief for a variety of positions to cover for breaks and lunches as needed.Communicate daily with process supervisor and offer suggestions on improving processes and efficiencies.Assist with daily process team meetings to address problems in the batch area and discuss upcoming changes etc.Assist with product recall procedures as necessary.Serve as back up for the critical job duties for the process supervisor, performing duties in his or her absence.Perform other duties as needed or requested by management.