Production Cook

Company: Aldon Food Corporation
Location: Schwenksville
Posted on: July 19, 2025

Job Description:

Don's Prepared Foods is the leading manufacturer on the East Coast of prepared gourmet deli salads, gourmet cream cheese spreads, dips, entrée’s and more. Don's is a family-owned business and manufactures over 130 products spanning across its three brands Don's Salads, Melanie's Medleys and Artisan Deli. We are seeking a Cook to join the Production department at our Schwenksville, PA food manufacturing plant. This is an hourly, non-exempt position that starts at 3AM from Monday-Friday. The ideal candidate is a dynamic team player who will help Don's achieve our mission of providing high-quality prepared product to our customers. Job responsibilities: Start time for the Cook position is 3am, Monday-Friday (must be flexible with end times). Make sure all ingredients that require cooking, blanching, and chilling are done in a manner that protects food safety, meets all Critical Control Points (CCP’s), and make sure they are documented properly. Prepare, cook/chill and properly label the food ingredients used in the production of the Don’s Salads product line. Follow internal recipes and production procedures to maintain the quality. Defrost all ingredients necessary for the following days production. Thoroughly clean and sanitize the kitchen especially for allergens between cooks and at the end of the day. Ensure all USDA, FDA, SQF and HACCP regulations are fulfilled daily. Ensure a clean and safe environment Communicate with Production management team Competencies: * Ability to read, write, comprehend, in English and follow recipes and understand proportions. Must have cooking knowledge and terminology. Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP). Ability to follow recipes and understand portions. Ability to weigh and read a scale accurately. Ability to perform and understand basic math calculations Requirements * Must be able to consistently lift 40 to 50 pounds. Employee stands for long periods of time. * Cook room is hot, production areas are refrigerated at 34 to 38 degrees. Be able to push, pull and mix product. We offer an excellent benefit package: - Competitive starting pay - Benefits package available after 60 days of employment, - Medical option of POS or PPO Healthcare - Dental Insurance - Company paid Group Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability (after 90 days of employment) - Colonial Life Supplemental Insurance - 9 paid holidays and birthday PTO. - SQF – Safe Quality Food Culture - Paid orientation - Alchemy Education Training - 401K with company match - Safety Culture, including a Certified Safety Committee - Employee referral bonus - Employee recognition, gifts, and awards - $250 sign on bonus after 6 months of continuous employment Must pass a pre-employment criminal background and pre-employment drug test. Aldon Food Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran. PId8b6dd0054f5-37156-38109124

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