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Portioning Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$20.50 - $28/hr

Sets up portioning tables, meal bagging tables, and shipping lines according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) * Gives consideration to the production targets and the established production ...

Prepare ingredients (cutting vegetables, portioning meats, grating cheese, etc.) daily Pizza Preparation & Cooking • Prepare dough according to established recipes and portioning standards. • ...

Prepare ingredients (cutting vegetables, portioning meats, grating cheese, etc.) daily Pizza Preparation & Cooking • Prepare dough according to established recipes and portioning standards. • ...

Cook - PT

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $17/hr

Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, portioning, and presentation standards * Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies prior to service * Maintain a clean and ...

Kitchen Staff

Miami, FL · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Operate and monitor mixing and portioning equipment. * Load and unload ovens safely and efficiently, * Package finished products according to company standards. * Maintain cleanliness and adhere to ...

Operate and manage mixers, portioning machines, detection systems, and packaging equipment * Use automated equipment for mixing, portioning, and quality control * Oversee full line operations ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Food Portioning Worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food Portioning Worker, you need attention to detail, knowledge of food safety standards, and the ability to follow portion guidelines, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with kitchen scales, portioning tools, and sometimes basic inventory management systems is often required. Reliability, teamwork, and efficient communication are essential soft skills for maintaining workflow and food quality. These skills ensure accurate portion control, compliance with health regulations, and smooth kitchen or production operations.

What are some common challenges someone in a food portioning role might face, and how can they be managed?

Individuals working in food portioning often encounter challenges such as maintaining speed and accuracy under time constraints, adhering to strict hygiene and safety guidelines, and managing repetitive tasks that can lead to fatigue. To manage these challenges, it's important to stay organized, follow standardized procedures, and communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations. Regular breaks, proper training, and attention to ergonomic practices can also help reduce physical strain and improve overall efficiency.

What does a portioning job involve?

A portioning job typically involves dividing food products or ingredients into specific amounts or sizes for packaging, serving, or further processing. Workers in this role use scales, measuring tools, and sometimes automated equipment to ensure portions meet company or regulatory standards. This job is common in food production facilities, restaurants, and catering services. Accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to food safety guidelines are important skills for this position.

What jobs make $3,000 a month without a degree?

In the context of portioning jobs, roles such as food production workers, bakery assistants, or food service staff can sometimes earn around $3,000 monthly with experience and tips, especially in high-volume environments. These jobs typically require on-the-job training, good manual skills, and the ability to work in fast-paced settings. Other related roles may include warehouse or manufacturing workers, which can also reach this income level depending on hours and overtime.

What is the difference between Portioning vs Food Prep Worker?

AspectPortioningFood Prep Worker
Primary FocusDividing food into specific portionsPreparing ingredients and dishes
Skills NeededPrecision, knife skills, knowledge of serving sizesChopping, mixing, basic cooking techniques
Work EnvironmentKitchen, food service, cateringKitchen, restaurant, catering
CertificationsFood safety, sanitationFood safety, sanitation

Portioning focuses on dividing prepared food into specific serving sizes, often as a final step in food service. Food Prep Workers handle the broader task of preparing ingredients and dishes. While both roles require food safety knowledge, portioning emphasizes precision in serving, whereas food prep involves initial preparation tasks.

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Albertville, AL - Portioning Supervisor 2nd Shift

Albertville, AL - Portioning Supervisor 2nd Shift

Bachoco Corporate

Albertville, AL • On-site

Other

Posted 16 days ago


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3.3

Company rating: 3.3 out of 10

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Job description

Albertville, AL - Portioning Supervisor 2nd Shift
Posting Start Date: 3/12/26
Bachoco Group is a leading multi-business and multiprotein producer, and one of the top ten largest globally, with over 40,000 employees. We offer a wide portfolio of products, including chicken, eggs, pork, beef, pet food, and more. Through Bachoco USA, we deliver high-quality chicken products to the U.S. market, serving retail, food service, and national accounts through our fully integrated operations, which include farms, hatcheries, feed mills, and processing plants.
Join us and be part of our success!
Bachoco USA is seeking a Portioning Supervisor for our Albertville, AL location.
Primary Responsibility: The Portioning Supervisor reports to the Production Superintendent and is responsible for ensuring that production on assigned line is run in an efficient and safe manner to ensure production of first quality product to meet customer needs and specifications.
Functional Responsibilities:
  • Supervises a team of hourly hand portioners.
  • Responsible for safety, performance, yields, staffing, time and attendance, training, and corrective actions for assigned shift.
  • Follows and enforces company's policies & procedures, Food Safety Guidelines and GMP procedures.
  • Works with other departments on assigned shift to ensure all customer specifications and USDA requirements are met.
  • Completes daily reporting for shift including employee time edits.
  • Maximizes yields and throughputs while maintaining quality standards.
  • Participates in interviews for open positions.
  • Ensures that safety and job specific training are conducted on assigned shift.
  • Ensures that assigned shift is prepared for customer and BRC audits.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • This is a safety sensitive position.

Requirements:
  • Supervisory experience
  • Up to 3 years relevant experience in poultry operations
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work
  • Ability to build relationships and influence to get results
  • Experience in portioning or Portioning operations
  • Bi-lingual a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred, or two to three years of relevant experience.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Payroll systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
An Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
*Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies: Please note that Bachoco USA and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, Bachoco USA and its subsidiaries shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Bachoco USA.

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