Pivot Sweets is a candy manufacturing facility located in Comstock Park! We specialize in sugar-free and healthy sweets. We are currently seeking a cook/operator to work 1st or 3rd shift. Hours for 1st shift 6:00am-4:30pm Monday through Thursday. Hours for 3rd Shift are Sunday Night through Wednesday night 8:00pm to 6:30 am. Both shifts are 10-hour shifts.
Position Overview
As a cook, you’ll play a crucial role in our kitchen, producing a wide range of candy products with precision and skill. You’ll create a variety of candies, including lollies, hard candies, gummies, chocolates, and caramels. Additionally, you will also operate the candy line. If you have a love for candy, an eye for detail, and a knack for following recipes, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook various candy recipes, including but not limited to chocolates, caramels, and gummies.
- Measure, mix, and cook ingredients according to established recipes and guidelines.
- Monitor cooking processes to ensure product quality and consistency.
- Operate and maintain candy-making equipment and tools.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Ensure all products meet company quality standards before packaging.
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Ability to follow detailed recipes and instructions accurately.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Familiar with food safety and sanitation practices.
- Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
- Able to adhere to strict safety rules, including the use of personal protective equipment.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Able to perform the physical demands of the job, including frequent standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, lifting, repetitive hand movements, and lifting up to 80 pounds.
What We Offer
- PTO
- 401k with match
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident insurance
- Hospital insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Legal & ID Shield