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Amy's Kitchen, Inc.

R&D Chef's Assistant

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$26 - $36/hr

Strong working knowledge of Amy's Kitchen manufacturing and production processes. * Must have ability to communicate effectively. * Strong English Skills (both written and verbal) required. * Must ...

Amy's Kitchen, LLC

R&D Chef's Assistant

Santa Rosa, CA

$26 - $36/hr

Strong working knowledge of Amy's Kitchen manufacturing and production processes. * Must have ability to communicate effectively. * Strong English Skills (both written and verbal) required. * Must ...

Amy's Kitchen, Inc.

Manufacturing Operator V

Pocatello, ID · On-site

$16.61 - $23.47/hr

About Amy's At Amy's Kitchen, we're more than just a food company- we're a family-owned, proudly ... The Operator provides cross-department support based on production needs, including: • Assist ...

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Do workers at Amy's Kitchen get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
43% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Does Amy's Kitchen pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
50% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

At Amy's Kitchen, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
36% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from Amy's Kitchen affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
73% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Amy's Kitchen?

Most people get paid time off work.
93% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at Amy's Kitchen worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
76% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do Amy's Kitchen workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
47% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it for Amy's Kitchen workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
67% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Amy's Kitchen?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
88% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do Amy's Kitchen managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
82% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do jobs at Amy's Kitchen spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
12% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Amy's Kitchen?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
79% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do people at Amy's Kitchen feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
35% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Amy's Kitchen get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
76% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Amy's Kitchen?

Most people feel stressed out here.
79% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Amy's Kitchen enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
50% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Amy's Kitchen recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Amy's Kitchen?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Amy's Kitchen?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 71% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people think Amy's Kitchen’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do workers feel well informed about how Amy's Kitchen is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
56% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.
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R&D Chef's Assistant

R&D Chef's Assistant

Amy's Kitchen, Inc.

Santa Rosa, CA • On-site

$26 - $36/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Amy's Kitchen rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

252nd of 383 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

About Amy's
At Amy's Kitchen, we're more than just a food company- we're a family-owned, proudly independent organic, and vegetarian food company on a mission. As a Certified B Corporation®, our purpose is clear: to make it simple and enjoyable for everyone to eat well.
We're committed to crafting authentic, mouthwatering dishes using only the finest organic ingredients sourced with care. From farm to table, we ensure top-notch quality in every bite, making healthy eating accessible and convenient for all. At Amy's, we're not just serving meals; we're serving up a taste of goodness, one delicious dish at a time.
Shift: 1st | 5am start time
Pay: $26-36/hr.
Location: 2330 Northpoint Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Amy's Perks:
  • A fun and safe atmosphere where teamwork is encouraged
  • Weeks of on-the-job training for your new role
  • Discount on Amy's products
  • Opportunities to grow and advance your career
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Affordable Amy's meals on-site for lunch and dinner
  • Bonus incentives based on attendance and safety
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Safety Shoe Program, covered by Amy's
  • 401k program (up to 4% contribution matching after 1 year)
  • Parental Leave Program
  • Education reimbursement; scholarship Program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Unpaid Time Off options

SUMMARY
The R&D Chef's Assistant will assist in the development of all new and reformulated products for Amy's Kitchen. They will assist in the preliminary preparation, cooking and assembling of new products. The Chef's Assistant will assist the R&D Chef and R&D Staff in the prepping and executing (cooking) of various tests and tastings, and will assist with all other food preparation in the R&D Kitchen as needed. The R&D Chef's Assistant will spend some of their day working in the production areas of the plant(s). This role will carry out all R&D activities on the production floor working to ensure proper scale-up of recipes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Includes the following, other duties may be
assigned as needed.
  • Learn and understand the processes for manufacturing our products.
  • Execute recipe cooking in kitchen during scale-up.
  • Maintain R&D samples in holding freezer, making sure all products are organized.
  • Learn and understand formulations and batch sheets.
  • Execute all types of batch sheets and/or formulations, following standard procedures and ensuring that all pertinent information is accurate and properly documented.
  • Track all recipe changes and other pertinent information needed for scale-up activities.
  • Check all ingredients and intermediate foods to verify they match batch sheet requirements, and are made to standard.
  • Independent troubleshooting of scale up issues. Report back to management with recommendations to address issues.
  • Understand the safe use of all equipment (Current equipment as well as new/test equipment units).
  • Instruct production staff on use of equipment for all new production runs.
  • Taste products frequently ensuring they are meeting R&D standards.
  • Execute all instructions given to them by R&D manger and chef.
  • It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy's Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong working knowledge of Amy's Kitchen manufacturing and production processes.
  • Must have ability to communicate effectively.
  • Strong English Skills (both written and verbal) required.
  • Must have ability to multi-task and prioritize.
  • Team oriented.
  • Ability to take initiative; self starter.
  • Basic computer skills/knowledge.
  • Basic math skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • Culinary technical degree, or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
  • Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
  • Ability to write business correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information to coworkers at a peer level and respond to questions from coworkers, supervisors or managers.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS
  • Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts (addition, subtraction, etc.)
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY
  • 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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OR REGISTRATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand and walk, use hands to
handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear,
and taste or smell. The employee will occasionally push, pull, lift and/or move 50 - 65 pounds, and
team lift over 100 pounds. No specific vision abilities are required for this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the essential functions of the job the employee may be exposed to and/or work near
moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions or extreme cold. The noise level is usually
moderate. The position requires frequent movement, reaching, stretching, lifting, pulling, pushing and
rapid movements.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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