Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $19 an hour to start

$19 an hour to start // $700 sign-on bonus after 90 days // paid time off and health benefits // 401K with company match.

Join the team that creates delicious desserts for restaurants across the United States.

Come help us make incredible desserts! As a Tennessee Cheesecake Production Associate, you'll do a variety of tasks in our food manufacturing facility, including: operate food processing machinery, fold boxes, remove finished product from pans, and more. In this position, you can expect:

• Fast-paced, exciting work, with lots of hustle working in our baking, packaging, and dish departments.
• First shift, 6a to 4p, Monday through Friday. Opportunities for overtime.
• On-the-job learning and growth.
• Clear path to more responsibility and leadership.
• A safe, positive working environment.

Those with previous experience in warehouse, manufacturing, factory, food handling, general labor, restaurant, line cook, food service, server, dishwasher, or fast food encouraged to apply. Wonderful morning shift opportunity!

Immediate openings available now!!

Candidates for Production Associate must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Schedule
This is a first shift, 6a-4p position (the end time varies each day depending on production needs). Successful candidates for the position will have the ability to work Monday through Friday. Weekend work and overtime is required as-needed, especially during peak season (October-December) and other high-volume periods. Number of days worked in a week fluctuates throughout the year.

The Production Associate position requires an employee to perform essential functions of the job, including but not limited to:

• Fast-paced assembly line work including: put pans and trays on the assembly line, scale and portion ingredients, remove product from pans, assemble boxes, pack product into boxes, stack cases on pallets, operate slicing and other food processing equipment, move trays of product from the assembly line to baking racks, and more.
  
• Operate the production and packaging equipment in a safe and timely manner.
  
• Wash dishes and equipment.
• Move racks of finished product throughout the facility.
  
• Follow all food safetyguidelines and hygiene practices.
• Follow all personnel safety procedures.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

The Production Associate position requires that an employee be capable of the following:

• Successful completion of drug and background screening, work-related reference check, and paid trial shift.
• Work closely with others in a team atmosphere.
• Demonstrate the ability to align with Tennessee Cheesecake's core values in daily performance and choices at work.
• Meet food-safety requirements, which includes: no jewelry (earrings or other exposed facial piercings, ear gauges, necklaces, watches, rings, etc.), false eyelashes, fingernail polish or fake nails.

Physical Requirements Include, But Are Not Limited To (all times are approximate):

• Ability to work in a standing position for 8-10 hours.
  
• Must be physically present at assigned work station for the majority of the shift, with the exception of scheduled breaks.
• Ability to be exposed to physical environment most of the work day, which involves: food debris and odors, consistent equipment noise, temperature extremes, wet areas/water.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30lbs on a regular basis and up to 50lbs (with help) on an occasional basis throughout shift. Ability to set load on pallet or rack at various height levels using abdominal and lower back muscles to bend repeatedly without "giving out" or fatiguing.
  
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including: prolonged standing, repetitive finger/hand/wrist/arm movement, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, grasping, pulling, pushing, and lifting throughout shift.
  

Compensation + Benefits

• $19 an hour to start
  
• $700 sign-on bonus after 90 days with excellent attendance
  
• Employee profit share program
• Paid Time Off program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
  
• 401k retirement plan with matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Most major holidays off (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.)
  
• An awesome culture that empowers team members to participate in making work easier through continuous improvement

ABOUT US / CORE VALUES

Our goal is to make Tennessee Cheesecake an awesome place for awesome people to do great work. Our team is made of people who believe in our core values - if you like what you see, we hope you'll apply!

See the glass as half full.

Have heart -- No jerks.

Dedication to the team.

Customer first.

Be adaptable.

Have fun.

Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

If you require assistance or accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please contact Becca Wilson at becca@tncheesecake.com or 615-773-6181. We are here to support you.

Tennessee Cheesecake is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

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