Central Market Southlake Pastry Production Lead - Full-Time

Central Market; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the specialty grocery sector is seeking a Production Lead to oversee production flow and ensure top-notch product quality. This role involves coordinating production, managing special orders, and supporting food safety initiatives in a vibrant retail environment. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and operational excellence, this position is perfect for those with a passion for food and a knack for leadership. Join a company that values fresh, quality ingredients and fosters a community around culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in food preparation and supervisory roles.
• Knowledge of commercial baking procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production flow and ensure product quality.
• Coordinate production and oversee shifts and breaks.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Supervisory skills

Production flow coordination

Sanitation standards knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Commercial baking equipment

Food safety monitoring tools

Job description

Overview

Central Market is a specialty grocery store that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has expanded to multiple locations across the state. Known for its freshness, it offers a wide selection of edible products, sourcing directly from the best suppliers worldwide. The store features hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, extensive produce, and a team of experts, making it a food lover's paradise. Central Market believes food unites families and communities, preserves cultures, and fosters new traditions. Each store serves as a marketplace for exchanging goods, services, and ideas centered around food.

Responsibilities

Essential functions and process responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Working under minimal supervision with varied and moderately complex duties.
2. Applying advanced skills in the area of specialization.
3. Adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment to meet specific needs.
4. Assisting in orienting, training, assigning, and checking the work of other partners.

Production Lead

Monitors production flow and controls product quality for both new and existing retail customers by performing duties such as:

1. Coordinating production flow and ordering of products.
2. Organizing the production/work area.
3. Overseeing product quality, monitoring, and leading shrink initiatives.
4. Managing the production of special orders.
5. Overseeing shifts, lunches, and breaks.
6. Ordering raw ingredients.
7. Maintaining sanitation standards in the department.
8. Monitoring equipment working conditions.
9. Assisting in training new partners.
10. Supporting food safety and sanitation processes.
11. Supporting operational excellence initiatives.

Education and Experience

Preferred qualifications include:

• Typically 5-8 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of department products, food preparation, and equipment.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial baking procedures and equipment is essential.

Physical and Other Requirements

Must be able to function in a fast-paced retail environment and lift 20 lbs or more occasionally.