TAD PGS, Inc. has a job for you.

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We have an outstanding Contract position for an Operator - 3rd Shift to join a leading Company located in the Sterling, VA surrounding area.

Follows procedures and recipes to prepare food using the sous vide cooking method.

Responsibilities:

• Complete all Quality Assurance orientation for new employees and annual training, including allergens, hygiene, safety, sanitation, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and good manufacturing practice (GMP) are required for the position.
• Verify raw materials, partially prepped food, and completed food meets approved quality standards.
• Report quality problems to a supervisor immediately.
• Verify equipment works correctly at the beginning, during, and end of the shift.
• Report any problems.
• Follow workstation procedures including accurately measuring/weighing raw and prepared food.
• Follow procedures for storing prepared food items (raw and/or cooked) for the next step in the sous vide cooking process.
• Follow approved sanitation policies concerning temperature control, cross-contamination, food preparation, and cleanup. 
• Follow all safety policies including proper use of knives, grills, ovens, searing and other food preparation equipment, and packaging equipment.
• Check the daily schedule and prepare the workstation in accordance with the assigned recipe.
• Check water level, temperature, and any leakage in the Theramix machine.
• Prepare multivac machine (plates, plastics, stamps, vacuumand molding) according to procedures.
• Check with the Sauce department for any pre-cooked/mixed recipe.
• Proceed to mixing, extruding, freezing, and packing the product.
• Store finished product in freezer. 
• Record temperature and any issues with the metal detector and production report on the appropriate form.
• Follow all plant Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP), Safety, and Food Safety Perform other duties as may be assigned by management.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Education equal to a 6th Grade is required; High School diploma or equivalent.
• Degree or equivalent work experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to follow written directions and verbal instructions in sequential order.
• Must understand measurements for weight, volume, and temperature.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus. 
• Interacts with other employees within the company.
• Rarely communicates with external vendors, delivery personnel, or customers.
• Requires the ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and report any quality or equipment problems to the supervisor.
• Experience in culinary/food preparation preferred.

 

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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