Kitchen Operations Contractor

Kitchen Operations Contractor

Location: Austin, Texas (Onsite)

Role Overview

This contractor will support the Product Development and Sensory Team by maintaining essential Test Kitchen operations. The individual will work closely with the Kitchen Manager and cross-functional partners in a collaborative environment. The position is open due to an increased workload and provides hands-on exposure to private-label and exclusive-brand product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, store, and document product samples in the internal database.

• Photograph first-production samples and verify preparation instructions.

• Cook, prepare, and present samples for the Product Development and Sensory teams.

• Assist Product Developers with product cuttings and First Production Evaluations, including setup and breakdown.

• Maintain the Test Kitchen’s cleanliness, organization, policies, and procedures.

• Monitor and calibrate kitchen equipment, including scales, ovens, thermometers, and microwaves.

• Track Test Kitchen supplies and assist with ordering replacements.

• Support process improvements, project monitoring, technical documentation, and general administrative needs.

• Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Quality Assurance, or a related field.

• Experience: One to two years of experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry.

• Technical

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Accurate typing and data-entry skills.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Product development or quality assurance experience.

• Knowledge of food or manufacturing processes and laboratory techniques.

• Strong culinary skills and a genuine interest in food.

• Work Environment

• Must follow production-kitchen dress standards, PPE requirements, and food-safety and sanitation procedures.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Regular bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching, and lifting.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

• Comfortable working around ovens, smokers, coolers, freezers, approved cleaning chemicals, knives, and box cutters.

• Comfortable with repetitive hand and arm movements, background noise, and varying temperatures.

• Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Benefits

• Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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