Central Market (Austin North Lamar) Kitchen Production Lead - Full time

Central Market; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Market is seeking a Production Lead in Austin, TX to oversee the production flow, quality control, and sanitation within the bakery department. You will coordinate orders, supervise shifts, and ensure high standards in product preparation and presentation.

This role requires 5+ years of related experience and strong knowledge of baking procedures and equipment. Supervisory experience is preferred, with a fast-paced retail environment background.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production flow and quality of products for retail customers.
• Coordinate production flow and organize production/work area.
• Oversee shifts, breaks, and the production of special orders.
• Train new partners and support food safety and sanitation processes.

Skills

Department product knowledge

Food preparation knowledge

Equipment knowledge

Job description

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

Responsibilities

Job Summary: Job Summary

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Works under minimal supervision.
• Duties are varied and moderately complex.
• Applies advanced skills in area of specialization.
• May adapt procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs.
• May assist in orienting, training, assigning and checking the work of other Partners.
• Production Lead

Monitors production flow and controls quality of product to new and existing retail customers by performing the following duties.

• Coordinates production flow or ordering of products and organizes production/work area.
• Oversees quality of products and monitors and leads shrink initiatives.
• Oversees the production of special orders.
• Oversees shifts, lunches, and breaks.
• Orders raw ingredients for products.
• Maintains sanitation in department.
• Monitors working conditions of equipment
• Assists in training new partners.
• Supports and maintains food safety and sanitation processes
• Supports and maintains all Operational Excellence initiatives

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

Work Experience:

• 5+ years 5-8 years of related experience - Required
• Supervisory experience - Preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment - Required
• Knowledge of commercial baking procedures and equipment essential - Required

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Function in a fast-paced, retail environment
• Lift 20 lbs or more on an occasional basis

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 7/1/2015