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Sauce Cook

ConAgra Foods


Job Location:

Council Bluffs, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (26 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Shift: 2:00 PM-12:00 AM

Hourly Rate: $24.51 an hour

The Sauce Cook will perform a variety of duties including but not limited preparing mixing and cooking sauces according to approved recipes and formulas in a timely manner filling out all required Government and Company documentation inspection of work environment including equipment adjustments as necessary completing all required audits and tests according to company policy and procedure ensuring good housekeeping and 5S standards are met.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Ability to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position

  • Ability to read write communicate and comprehend written instructions in English

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Must be well organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Ability to work individually as well as with others as a team at all levels

  • Intermediate math skills

  • Basic knowledge of computers including email

  • Ability to complete work requests for the correction of defects and improvements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively

  • Must be able to work in hot humid heat

Job Duties:

  • Complete and return all required documentation (e.g. HACCP SSOP Usage etc.) in English

  • Inspect work environment for defects prior to startup (e.g. infusers kettles cooling system etc.) ensuring proper notification upon discovery (e.g. QA Supervisor Maintenance)

  • Complete daily scale audit in English to ensure proper usage and prepare and adjust equipment as needed for startup

  • Verify ingredients and safely transfer all ingredients to kitchen using PIT ensuring good housekeeping and 5S standards are met

  • Review requisition and batch sheets to ensure all items and quantities received are correct

  • Perform viscosity and temperature checks and record the results in English adhering to company standards

  • Ensure sauce sample is taken according to company policy and procedure

  • Ensure all changeover activities are complete including returning ingredients disposing of trash and cleaning and sanitizing equipment

  • Attend daily/weekly DDS meetings as necessary

  • May perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of GMPs and food allergens

  • Ability to be HACCP Certified PIT Certified and LOTO Certified

  • Ability to operate computer

  • Ability to identify Critical Control Points (CCP)

  • Ability to read a thermometer

  • Knowledge of the 5S concept

  • Ability to work with pork chicken beef and shellfish products in addition to many other ingredients and allergens

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: 3 months production or related experience preferred.

Anticipated Close Date: October 17 2026

Location: Council Bluffs Iowa

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Medical dental and vision insurance company-paid life accident and disability insurance

  • Wealth: Great pay 401(k)/pension eligibility financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan

  • Growth: Career development opportunities employee resource groups and team collaboration

  • Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18000 person team across 40 locations you are empowered to reach your potential make an impact and own your career. Were in the business of building champions within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex race color religion ethnic or national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age pregnancy leave status disability veteran status genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national federal state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.


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