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Regular Full-Time
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Cook/Chill Tech - 3rd Shift

3/12/2026

The primary duty involves performing cook and chill processes according to product specifications and USDA regulations, which includes preparing tanks, monitoring temperatures, and recording process information. Responsibilities also cover operating equipment like jeeps/walkers and maintaining a safe, clean work environment compliant with safety procedures.

Salary

18 - 22.45 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
The Miniat Family of Companies are 5th generation, family-owned businesses who are Driven to Serve® our customers, employees, and communities. Ed Miniat LLC, located in South Holland, IL, produces sous vide-cooked beef, pork, and poultry for multi-unit restaurant chains in the U.S. and global CPG companies. South Chicago Packing LLC, located in Chicago, IL, produces animal-based oil, shortening, and wax products used in a variety of food and non-food applications.
About the Role
 

Position Description:

 

Perform duties to ensure proper cook and chill methods are conducted in accordance with product specification and USDA regulations.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Prepare cook or chill tanks by filling and setting temperatures
  • Prepare dollies for cook process
  • Monitor tank water levels, temperatures, and equipment performance throughout the cook/chill processes, making adjustments as needed
  • Record product and cook information on appropriate forms or enter into computer system
  • Select appropriate recipe programs in computer system
  • Pull racks of product and move to next phase of process
  • Conduct hand probe temperature readings on cooked product
  • Maintain safe and clean work environment by complying with employee and food safety procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Operate jeep/walker for the movement of product
  • Complies with and adheres to all employee safety and food safety programs
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

Not applicable

 

Position Requirements:

  • Able to speak, read, and write English, bilingual Spanish preferred
  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Basic computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office programs
  • Proficient with basic math skills
  • Willing and able to work overtime and weekends
  • One to three years related experience preferred
  • Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and USDA regulations preferred

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to lift more than 50 pounds daily
  • Able to push/pull between 1000-1500 lbs with assistance daily
  • Able to tolerate extreme temperatures daily
  • Able to climb vertical ladders 3-4 feet off ground frequently throughout the day
  • Walking or standing 100% of day
  • Bending/stooping daily

 

Training Period:

Minimum 90 days meeting all above requirements; up to one year

 

This is a union position and comes with benefits provided by the union, upon completion of the 90 day probationary period. Benefits include: medical, vision and dental as well as 1 week of paid time off after 1 year of employment.

Key Skills
CookChillUSDA RegulationsTemperature MonitoringRecord KeepingRecipe ProgramsHand Probe Temperature ReadingsFood Safety ProceduresJeep OperationWalker OperationGMP KnowledgeHACCP KnowledgeBasic Computer SkillsBasic Math SkillsOvertime Availability
Categories
ManufacturingFood & BeverageTradesLogistics
Benefits
MedicalVisionDentalPaid Time Off
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