Hot Sauce Maker Down To Ferment San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time From $21 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Pre-cooking preparation Food service health code compliance Food processing plant experience Inventory management Safety regulations Basic math GMP Food safety sanitizing procedures HACCP Manufacturing Full Job Description Job Overview As seen on

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Down To Ferment is hiring for Production! We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Hot Sauce Maker to join our badass production team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating flavorful, high-quality hot sauces that excite taste buds and meet our brand standards. Your culinary expertise, food safety knowledge, and mechanical aptitude will drive the production process from ingredient preparation to packaging. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to innovate in the spicy condiment industry and contribute to a vibrant culinary culture. Learn all about fermentation. There is room to grow with us and advance as we continue to scale our manufacturing and co-packing side of the business. Duties Lifting 50lbs Basic vegetable prep (stemming peppers, cutting onions, blending, mashing etc.) Bottling hot sauce Cooking sauce Dish washing Must be efficient and able to multitask Following correct HACCP control points Ensuring GMPs are maintained Learning Recipes Inventory communication Mise en place The right fit is the most important part. We want you to enjoy what you are doing and what you are learning about. Prior fermentation knowledge is not required, but retaining the training is critical. What you will learn pH controls and how to measure Documentation of licensed food manufacturing Lacto Fermentation Acetic fermentation (Kombucha) Food manufacturing equipment and proper care Scaling and recipe calculation for large-scale manufacturing GMPs of food manufacturing Qualifications Proven experience in cooking, food preparation, or food industry manufacturing environments Strong knowledge of sanitation practices, food safety standards, HACCP, and CGMP regulations Culinary experience with knife skills, baking, or food processing techniques preferred Mechanical knowledge related to kitchen equipment operation and maintenance is a plus Ability to perform basic math calculations accurately for recipe scaling and inventory management Familiarity with food handling procedures in restaurant or kitchen settings Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety Previous experience working with food production or manufacturing processes is highly desirable Join us in crafting bold flavors that delight customers worldwide! We're dedicated to fostering a lively, innovative environment where your culinary talents can shine. This position is for part-time or full-time. Start time is 8 am. We are flexible with schedules and can accommodate most time-off requests.

Pay:

From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee discount

Work Location:

In person