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
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.