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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.

Kitchen Assistant 2nd Shift

Work Location: DeKalb

Want to make an impact?

A kitchen helper cleans / sanitizes kitchen equipment, assists in food preparation / serving, and receives products into kitchen storage. They have knowledge of kitchen operations and of food storage guidelines and will eventually be trained to assist with cooking.

Ways you will make a difference

Properly washing and drying all dishes, utensils, cooking instruments and cutting boards.
Neatly putting away all utensils, cooking instruments, dishes, and cutting boards in their respective places.
Removing garbage, replacing garbage bags, and washing garbage cans.
Mopping and sweeping the kitchen areas as required.
Storing ingredients and food items according to food safety standards
Maintains storage areas in a neat and organized manner.
Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
Operates work fryer, oven, slicer, can opener, and other food processing equipment as needed.
Prepares and serves food in accordance with standards of quality, quantity and food safety guidelines.

Skills that will make you successful

Preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing ingredients.
Unload food supplies from delivery trucks.
Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills.
Ability to effectively following instructions
Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, stir, chop, slice, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less.
Prior experience in related food service positions preferred
Sound knowledge of food safety standards and procedures.
Safe Food Handling Certificate is a plus.
The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
The ability to safely use kitchen equipment and appliances.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Good time management skills

Experiences that will support your success

1 full year or more of recent kitchen experience

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

$22.50 hourly plus .75 cent shift differential

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.