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At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire.
Some companies have to fudge the story a little. Some need the extra spin to shine a positive light on themselves. Thats not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and thats not what we do. We tell the story of our brand our people, the quality of our products, our spirit & moxie, our tradition, and the way we treat our community & beyond. We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe were a pretty amazing company.
What We Are Looking ForWere now hiring a Licorice Cook to support production of all licorice and mogul gummy flavors produced, including the physical mixing of ingredients, accurate quality control tests and sanitation of the work areas and equipment. Cook operator may rotate between licorice and mogul gummy responsibilities depending on production needs
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KLN Family Brands
Night Licorice Cook Operator
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$34,788 / year median in Minnesota
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Licorice Cook Night Shift Kenny's Candy & ConfectionsHours:
10:40pm- 7:00am (Monday
- Friday)
Compensation:
All in hourly compensation: $23.91/hrBase Pay:
$20.63/hrSign onBonus:
$1.22/hr worked10% Shift Differential forNight Shift:
$2.06/hrProfit Sharing Eligibility:
Begins after completing 1 year of employment ($7.7 Million in Profits Paid to Profit Sharing Pool in 2025) Our Coolest Benefit- Profit Sharing!
At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire.
Some companies have to fudge the story a little. Some need the extra spin to shine a positive light on themselves. Thats not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and thats not what we do. We tell the story of our brand our people, the quality of our products, our spirit & moxie, our tradition, and the way we treat our community & beyond. We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe were a pretty amazing company.
What We Are Looking ForWere now hiring a Licorice Cook to support production of all licorice and mogul gummy flavors produced, including the physical mixing of ingredients, accurate quality control tests and sanitation of the work areas and equipment. Cook operator may rotate between licorice and mogul gummy responsibilities depending on production needs
Essential Duties:
Operate mixing, cooking and extruding equipment for both licorice and starch gummy lines Inspect all equipment for sanitation and food safety purposes and complete pre-start up paperwork as needed Process product to required specifications making sure to measure out all ingredients according to the formula Report any problems with materials or equipment to the Production Supervisor or QCCommunicate with Bagger Operator on downtime and remaining finished goods Communicate with Mogul Operator to ensure proper supply of product Perform quality checks as assigned Inspect and record all ingredients used Clean and perform maintenance on equipment as needed Weigh out and record waste at the end of each shift Turn all required paperwork in to Production Supervisor after ensuring it is completeQualifications:
General mathematical ability Learning, memorizing and executing a sequence of procedures Good hand eye coordination Willing and able to get along with others Good judgment and reasoning abilities Good communication skills Ability to drive forklift and pass certification examBenefitsHealth, Dental, & VisionWellness program discounts- up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly104 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment7 Paid HolidaysKLN Clinic
- Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions401k Match OpportunityOpportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors $10,000 Forgivable Home Grant ProgramTuition Assistance
- All hires are contingent on a clean background check and a successful drug test (UA), this means that a job offer is not final until both the background check and drug test results are satisfactory to the employer
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health and Wellness Programs