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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Cook

Work Location: DeKalb

Want to make an impact?

As Cook, you are responsible for the preparation and service of daily meals for DeKalb Pack Center Employees. You will ensure proper sanitation, safety, and quality for food preparation and service. You will monitor kitchen supplies and equipment are used appropriately to minimize loss and waste.

Ways you will make a difference

Prepares, cooks and serves food in accordance with standards of quality, quantity and food safety guidelines.

Operates work fryer, oven, slicer, can opener, and other food processing equipment as needed.

Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.

Ensures food is stored properly and safely.

Maintains storage areas in a neat and organized manner.

Reports and coordinates necessary equipment repair and maintenance

Skills that will make you successful

Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills.

Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, stir, chop, slice, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less; manual dexterity.

Experiences that will support your success

2 or more years of experience as a Cook or similar role in a kitchen environment

Experience in commercial cooking or high-volume cooking preferred

Safe Food Handling Certificate preferred

ServSafe Manager Certificate required

Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

$25.00 hourly

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.