Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
training programs
performance bonuses
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a prominent player in the prepared meals manufacturing industry, renowned for its commitment to producing high-quality, safe, and delicious food products. This company operates a Culinary Center that serves as the heart of production, where innovative cooking techniques and rigorous quality standards come together to meet the demands of a high-volume food production environment. The Culinary Center is equipped with advanced kitchen facilities and staffed by a team of skilled professionals dedicated to excellence in every aspect of meal preparation. The company values operational efficiency, food safety, and customer satisfaction, striving to maintain leadership in a... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in kitchen management or food production supervision
- Certified Food Manager credential preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Knowledge of local health and safety regulations
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience as a kitchen manager or similar role in a high-volume food production environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards including HACCP
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
- Ability to train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff
- Experience with inventory and cost control practices
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Understanding of production schedules and workflow management
Job Duties
- Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient food preparation
- Ensure food is prepared according to approved recipes, specifications, and production schedules
- Verify that food quality, portioning, appearance, and cooking standards are consistently met
- Coordinate with Production leadership to support daily output requirements and workflow priorities
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff to meet operational needs
- Ensure all team members are properly trained in food preparation, equipment use, and safety procedures
- Monitor performance and provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action as necessary
- Foster a respectful, accountable, and team-oriented work environment
- Enforce strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
- Develop and follow sanitation schedules to ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Ensure proper food handling, storage, labeling, and disposal practices are followed at all times
- Support compliance with HACCP, local health department regulations, and company policies
- Manage food costs, waste, and labor hours to optimize operational efficiency
- Monitor ingredient usage and coordinate purchasing needs to ensure adequate inventory levels
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve cost performance without compromising quality
- Ensure safe and proper use of kitchen equipment and tools
- Report equipment issues or maintenance needs promptly to appropriate teams
- Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient kitchen work environment
- Work closely with Production, Culinary, Quality Assurance, and Sanitation teams to support plant objectives
- Communicate operational issues, staffing concerns, and improvement opportunities to leadership
- Support new product launches, menu changes, and operational initiatives as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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