Production Cook / Mixer Operator
GFR Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A startups building digitally-native communities. It focuses on gaming, generative AI, the creator economy, media and brands, and consumer tech, with a global footprint spanning the US, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
About GFR Fund
GFR Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on empowering digitally-native communities and cultures. The firm invests primarily at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, backing entrepreneurs who understand the importance of building dedicated communities around their products. Its areas of focus include gaming, generative AI, the creator economy, media and brands, and consumer tech, with an expanding geographic focus beyond the US into emerging markets such as South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Portfolio companies mentioned on the site include Alinea Invest, Omeda Studios, Magma, VRChat, Final Boss, and GEEIQ, and founder testimonials highlight GFR's hands-on support, strategic introductions, and network within the gaming and Asian ecosystems.
Skills
About the Role
You'll work in a high-volume, bulk-batch manufacturing environment, preparing sauces and mixes using a multi-batch production process, with individual batches frequently reaching up to 600 pounds. You'll take ownership of assigned recipes from staging through completion, and you'll be expected to achieve and sustain satisfactory efficiency performance ratings after your training period. You'll ensure recipes are executed according to established quality, safety, and efficiency standards while working safely in a fast-paced kitchen and warehouse environment.
Requirements
- Ability to read and follow recipes written in English
- Ability to perform basic math calculations
- Ability to accurately measure both dry and liquid ingredients in small and large quantities
- Strong attention to detail and process adherence
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Food certifications
- Able to lift, push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds
- Able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
- Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments
Responsibilities
- Prepare food components, sauces, and batch mixes according to approved formulas and production schedules
- Accurately scale and measure large quantities of raw ingredients
- Operate cooking and mixing equipment safely and efficiently, including kettles, tilt skillets, ovens, tumblers, manca mixer, stand blender, and kettle pump
- Execute recipes in accordance with established processes, procedures, and quality expectations
- Maintain ownership of assigned recipes from start to completion
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitation requirements at all times
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support production operations
- Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
- Follow and uphold procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan
- Take necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed
- Ensure a trained designee is appointed to cover for absences or vacancies
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Pay benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- 401k with match
- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
- Paid holidays and winter facility shutdown
- Equity package
- Recognition programs
- Continued learning stipend
- Casual dress code
- Tovala swag