About Kitchen Food Company

Kitchen Food Company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality food products, serving customers across the country. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices. Join our team and be part of our continued success.

About the role

Kitchen Food Company is seeking a dynamic and experienced Recruiter who is responsible for sourcing, screening, and hiring qualified candidates to support production, quality, logistics, and support functions in a ready meal manufacturing facility. This role partners with operations and HR to ensure staffing levels meet business needs while promoting a positive candidate’s experience and compliance with employment regulations.

What you'll do

Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract talent for hourly and salaried roles in production, sanitation, quality assurance, logistics, and maintenance
Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles
Post job ads, manage applicant tracking systems, and screen resumes
Conduct interviews and coordinate hiring processes including reference checks and onboarding
Attend job fairs, community events, and build relationships with local workforce development agencies
Maintain compliance with EEOC, AAP, and company hiring policies
Track and report recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate quality
Support seasonal and high-volume hiring campaigns
Promote employer brand and employee value proposition in all recruitment efforts
Assist with onboarding and orientation programs for new recruits

Work Health and Safety

To champion a culture of safe working
Ensure all company Health and Safety Policies and Procedures are followed
Ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers while they are at work
Ensure consultation with employees on health and safety issues

Food Safety

Ensure operations are according to our food safety policies and processes including our HACCP and GMP programs
Ensure control of any food safety risks
Work alongside site Technical to investigate any unexpected occurrence to learn from and improve our systems

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
2–5 years of recruiting experience, ideally in food manufacturing or high-volume production environments
Familiarity with food industry roles and regulatory requirements (e.g., USDA, FDA, GMP)
Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruitment platforms
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Skills and Competencies

Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Proactive sourcing and networking abilities.
Knowledge of employment law and hiring best practices
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment

Work Environment and Availability

Office-based with regular interaction in production areas (production floor exposure, PPE requirements)
Willingness to work flexible hours or support multiple shifts if required
May require occasional travel for recruitment or training

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