1st shift Blast Chill Food Safety Specialist

The Blast Chill Food Safety Specialist does pre-quality assurance work involving coordination and movement of prepared food into and out of the Cryo-cabinet & Blast Chiller and into the production holding Ready to Eat (RTE) area where it is staged for the Pack Room, labeled, and allergens marked. Often a high-volume workload. Position responsibilities include, but not limited to Facilitate the proper chilling of cooked products through Cryo-cabinet (when appropriate) and through the Blast Chiller within HACCP timelines and regulations Use digital thermometers to repeatedly check food in Blast Chiller; stir, move trays and carts, etc. to ensure food temps out within allotted time frame Document temperatures and weights Correctly weigh and label all finished product leaving Blast Chill Move product to RTE and determine if food will remain on tray or placed in totes Ensure all carts and totes are properly bagged and covered, and create and place labels with comps, sub-comps, dates, and allergens on them Work with RTE Runners to organize and stage food for Pack Room Use all required safety equipment and procedures, and consistently follow all food-related safety and sanitation guidelines Take initiative to assist with general cleaning tasks in the work area Consistently follow all food-related sanitation and operating safety guidelines including use of proper safety equipment Maintain clean, sanitary and orderly work area and assist with general cleaning tasks in the work area as appropriate Confer with Quality Assurance as needed Required skills and experience High school diploma or GED Must be at least 18 years old Be able to stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours Be able to work in varying temperatures between 20-70 degrees Must have basic math skills including ability to read weight & measurement (pounds, ounces etc.) Shifts can include weekends and holidays and/or overtime as required Have a strong service orientation Be a team player, including the ability to communicate well with others Ability to work independently with little supervision Preferred skills and experience Previous experience working on a line in a production environment Physical requirements Regularly required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms Frequently is required to stand, talk, and listen Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Able to perform repetitive movements Able to work in variable temperatures Our Team Members Enjoy New starting hourly wages Free breakfast & lunch Weekly pay structure No uniforms, casual dress Eligible for referral bonuses starting day 1 PTO accrual from day 1 Employee discounts on major brands Employer-funded holiday savings account 401k & full benefits package Company Overview Mom's Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom's Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. EEO Mom's Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.