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JustFoodForDogs · 1 month ago

Kitchen Production Manager

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

JustFoodForDogs is on a mission to help dogs live longer, healthier lives through the power of fresh food. They are seeking a dedicated Kitchen Production Manager to oversee daily production operations in one of their kitchens, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while leading a team of kitchen staff.

Animal FeedFood and BeverageFood ProcessingHealth CarePetVeterinary

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall operations for the back of house

Responsible for proper training and developing of staff on food preparation and kitchen safety

Work with managers to hire and on-board, manage staff schedules to the needs of the business

Ensure company standards are upheld with quality of food, amount of food, and time it is produced

Manage inventory: ensure kitchen is fully stocked and in compliance with safety and cleanliness standards

Maintain and ensure corrective temperature and preparing of foods

Effectively and directly manage and actively participate in the following departments:

Cooks: Responsible for preparing and cooking human grade pet food in small batches to ensure the highest safety and quality

Mixers: Complete recipes by adding oils, nutrients, and operating mixer to ensure evenly distributed ingredients; weigh and transfer finished product for packaging

Packagers: Ensure packages are accurately labeled, weighed and sealed; operate and maintain sealers to highest standards; fulfill requested quantities and transfer to freezer

Rovers: Prepare production and transfer documents, labels, move finished products to process supply deliveries

Serve as a role model for company values and protocols, setting the tone for culture within the store

Assists with clean-up during and at end of shift