Seeking a Culinary Associate with a hands-on approach to join our team. From cooking to packaging food products, our associates work in a kitchen environment without the added stress of a restaurant or catering service. Our Culinary Associates showcase a wide variety of both line cook experience and culinary talents.

New hires are eligible for a Sign-On Bonus after six months of employment!

About Our Company:

Burch Food Services is a family-owned company that has been operating since 1977 in Southeast Missouri, Northeast Arkansas, West Tennessee, and Western Kentucky. We are dedicated to delivering the freshest food products and highest standard of customer service. At Burch Food Services, we take pride in our work and believe that the voice of every team member is important to our success.

Work Schedule:

Monday thru Friday, 1st Shift

(may be reassigned temporarily to 2nd or 3rd shift as needed)

Job Summary:

The Culinary Associate will perform tasks including: food product assembly, packaging of food products, cooking, organizing, and cleaning. This position works in a fast-paced environment and has advancement opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conforms to all HACCP, Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice procedures.
• Trains for all culinary tasks including: Preparation, Cooking, Production, and Packaging of prepared food items. Adheres to recipes, production, and quality standards as part of a high functioning team of individuals.
• Performs tasks and assignments in a safe and productive manner as required by the Production Supervisor and Production Manager.
• Our Culinary Associates have multiple roles in the kitchen and are cross-trained to be an active part of the team. Team members take on a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities based on the daily needs of the team and can develop different work skills in the process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to stand, walk, and bend for 8-10 hours.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Must be able to work independently and in a team depending on the task assigned
• Must be able to work in all zones of the kitchen as needed (culinary floor, coolers, freezers, ect.)

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• $10,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death Insurance (company-paid)
• Medical, Dental and Vision for employee, spouse and children
• Wellness Program
• IRA Plan (with company contributions)
• Short Term Disability (company-paid)
• Long Term Disability
• Additional Optional Life Insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Scheduling - Employees are allowed 4 work schedule adjustments per year for personal commitments such as doctor's appointments, dentist appointments, kid's school functions, etc.
• Employee Discounted Meal Program - We offer food, drink and snack items at a reduced price.

More about Burch Food Services:

Burch Food Services is an equal opportunity employer. At Burch Food Services, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the positions posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.