Cook Room Operator

Department: Production Reports To: Production Lead

Role Summary:

Responsible for operating cookers and supporting early morning production startup. This role ensures cookers are loaded and unloaded on schedule, assists with pre-operation setup across production areas, and supports the raw room throughout the shift to maintain overall workflow and output.

Tier 1: $15.00-$16.50/hr

Core Responsibilities:

● Open building for deliveries and prepare production areas for startup

● Load and unload cookers according to production needs

● Prepare and fill pans accurately for cooking

● Assist with pre-operation setup (basic equipment readiness and prep support)

● Maintain clean and organized cook room and work areas

● Follow all food safety and sanitation standards

● Support raw room with basic tasks as directed

Tier 2: $16.50-$19.00/hr

Advanced Responsibilities:

● Maintain consistent production flow by managing cook cycles efficiently

● Work independently between cook room, pre-op, and raw room without direction

● Assist in raw room with trimming, prep, and order fulfillment

● Identify production needs and adjust workflow to stay on schedule

● Communicate delays, product shortages, or issues to management

● Maintain cleanliness and organization across multiple production areas

● Cross-trained in cook room and raw room operations

Tier 3: $19.00-$22.50/hr

Ownership & Mastery:

● Keep morning production on schedule and ensure all cook room tasks are completed daily

● Take ownership of cook room organization, cleanliness, and efficiency

● Anticipate production needs and prepare accordingly

● Identify gaps or inefficiencies in workflow and communicate solutions

● Support overall production flow without needing direction

● Maintain consistency, speed, and accuracy across all responsibilities