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Just Food For Dogs

Kitchen Staff - Pet Food Production

10 days ago

New York

Job Description About JustFoodForDogs: At JustFoodForDogs, we’re dedicated to transforming the lives of dogs through high-quality, nutritious food. Our mission is to provide pets with the best possible diet, crafted from fresh, whole ingredients. We're passionate about transparency, quality, and making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Job Overview: We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Kitchen Staff members to join our team at Just Food For Dogs, a leading pet food company committed to producing high-quality, nutritious meals for pets. The Kitchen Staff will be responsible for preparing and cooking pet food recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to strict health and safety standards. This is an ideal position for someone passionate about animal health and food production. Key Responsibilities: • Ingredient Preparation: Weigh, measure, and prepare raw ingredients according to specific recipes for various pet food products., • Cooking, Mixing, & Packing: Operate kitchen equipment to cook, mix, and package pet food batches, ensuring consistency and quality in each product., • Recipe Adherence: Follow precise recipes and production guidelines to create nutritionally balanced meals for pets., • Food Safety Compliance: Adhere to all food safety and hygiene regulations, including proper handling of raw materials and cooked products., • Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and workspaces to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient production environment., • Batch Documentation: Accurately record batch information and ingredient usage for quality control and traceability purposes., • Stock Management: Assist in receiving, storing, and organizing ingredients and supplies, ensuring inventory is rotated properly., • Health & Safety: Follow strict sanitation guidelines, wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhering to all company and legal safety protocols. Qualifications: • Experience: Previous experience in food preparation, commercial kitchens, or food production is preferred, but not required., • Physical Ability: Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment., • Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy, cleanliness, and quality in following recipes and food production standards., • Communication: Basic communication skills to work effectively with kitchen staff and management., • Teamwork: A positive attitude and ability to collaborate effectively with the kitchen and production teams., • Time Management: Punctuality and reliability in meeting assigned shift schedules., • Health & Hygiene Standards: Knowledge or willingness to learn about food safety standards related to pet food production. Food Handlers Certificate Required with 30 Days, • Shift Flexibility: Willingness to work early mornings, nights, weekends, or overtime as needed based on production demands., • Dependability: Demonstrates strong commitment to attendance and punctuality by consistently arriving on time, maintaining reliability, being flexible with scheduling, and communicating proactively about any conflicts or emergencies. Disclaimer: Please note that this position involves working with both raw and cooked ingredients such as poultry, fish, peanuts, and other allergens. If you have food-related allergies or require reasonable accommodations, please contact our Human Resources department. Live Our Mission – At JustFoodForDogs, we act with integrity and build trust, treating everyone with dignity and respect. We bring passion to our mission, contribute positively to our environment, and strive to eliminate drama and negativity. Our commitment extends to exceeding expectations and supporting both our communities and the planet. Be a Team Player – JustFoodForDogs values positive teamwork and strong relationships. We prioritize trust, support, and team success over individual recognition. Our approach is to serve others and focus on collective goals, ensuring that collaboration and mutual support are at the heart of our work. Maintain a Positive Attitude – At JustFoodForDogs, we bring energy and enthusiasm to inspire our team. We stay optimistic, lead with empathy, and manage change with a positive outlook. Our focus is on constructive feedback and willingly assisting others to foster a supportive and confident workplace. Deliver Results – We are driven to win with determination and commitment at JustFoodForDogs. We honor our promises, take initiative, and pay attention to the details. Our goal is to consistently deliver on our objectives while holding ourselves and others accountable for results. JUSTFOODFORDOGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JUSTFOODFORDOGS does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels