Cook/Chill Tech - 2nd Shift

4/13/2026

The Cook/Chill Tech is responsible for managing cook and chill processes in accordance with USDA regulations and product specifications. This includes monitoring equipment, recording data, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

Salary

18 - 20.05 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

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

Cook and chill methodsUSDA regulationsComputer skillsMicrosoft OfficeMath skillsGMPHACCPEquipment operationFood safetyTemperature monitoring