Commissary Kitchen - Production Supervisor

Ian's Pizza; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

PTO and sick leave

Retirement match (3%)

Flexible schedules

Free shift meals

Referral bonus $250

Inclusive, supportive crew

Job summary

Ian's Pizza in Madison, WI is hiring a Production Supervisor for our Commissary Kitchen. We operate a high-volume facility serving Wisconsin restaurant locations, with part-time and full-time options available.

The role oversees shifts, ensures food safety and quality, and leads a team to meet production goals. Attractive benefits, schedule variety, and opportunities for growth in a dynamic kitchen environment are provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in production kitchens or catering.
• Cross-trained in or understanding all production kitchen positions: prep, meat and sauce production, delivery, dishwashing.
• Able to train and motivate staff and hold them to high quality standards.
• Able to work independently and perform routine, repetitive tasks.
• ServeSafe certification is not required but a plus.
• Must be on their feet for long periods and lift up to 30–50 lbs.
• Comfortable with equipment and temperature changes (ovens, grills, knives, walk-ins).
• Reliable transportation to/from work for early starts.
• Must be 18+ years old and authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of assigned shifts to ensure accurate, timely production and quality.
• Direct and delegate work to staff while maintaining proper staffing and labor as needed.
• Ensure stations follow food safety, quality, cleanliness and organization standards.
• Prepare sauces, dressings, meats and vegetables for restaurant locations and ensure correct packaging/labeling.
• Track employee performance on shift and use tools like Google Docs, Sheets, and Gmail; attend leadership meetings.

Skills

Production kitchen experience

Cross-trained in kitchen positions

Train and motivate staff

Independent worker

Physical stamina

Job description

$18-$20/hour to join the behind-the-scenes magic at our Commissary Kitchen in Madison, WI!

Part-time and full-time Food Production Supervisor positions available at our Commissary Kitchen (Food Lab), a high-volume food production facility on Madison's east side serving all Wisconsin restaurant locations.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Benefits

• $18/hour starting with an additional $2/hour for any PM shifts (12pm-8pm) and Saturday shifts (6am-2pm).
• Health and dental insurance for full-time employees.
• PTO, sick leave, and retirement benefits with up to 3% match for all.
• Flexible schedules and free shift meals.
• $250 when your referral joins our team.
• Join an inclusive, supportive crew committed to the Big Five - Dependability, Awareness, Connection, Generosity, and Effort.

Production Supervisor Job Duties and Expectations

Working as the Production Supervisor, you'll oversee all aspects of the shifts you are on, ensuring accurate and timely production, product quality, order fulfillment, produce ordering, and staffing. You direct and delegate work to general staff members, while also maintaining proper staffing and cut/add labor as appropriate. You ensure each station is following standards for food safety, product quality, cleanliness, and stocking/organization.

You will work side by side with your team. You will prepare sauces, dressings, meats, and vegetables for our restaurant locations while ensuring accurate packaging and labeling. We have a high standard for cleanliness and quality, so you will need to follow instructions and protocols carefully and train and hold others accountable to do the same.

As far as administrative tasks, you need to track the ongoing development of employee performance on shift, use store administrative/organizational tools such as Google Docs, Sheets and Gmail, and attend Team and Lab Leadership meetings.

This is a high-volume production kitchen - be ready to do things like prepare and grill pounds of chicken for hours! The team will support you and add some fun along the way.

Production Supervisor Job Requirements

If you're a team player who brings high effort and a positive attitude to every shift, we want to hear from you!

• Must have 1+ years of experience working in production kitchens or catering.
• Cross-trained in, or have a solid understanding of, all production kitchen positions: fresh prep, meat and sauce production, delivery, and dishwashing.
• Able to train and motivate people through training and hold them accountable to high standards for quality and consistency.
• Able to work independently, comfortable with routine, repetitive tasks.
• ServeSafe certification is not required, but it doesn't hurt!
• Able to be on your feet, walking and standing, for long periods.
• Able to lift up to 30lbs regularly and up to 50lbs occasionally. This is an active job!
• Comfortable using equipment of the business and being exposed to temperature changes as a result. This job will have you using hot ovens and grills, sharp knives, boiling pots of water, spending time in walk-in coolers, etc.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work for early start times.
• Must be 18+ years of age or older.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (IDs required at Orientation).

Production Scheduling

The Commissary Kitchen operates Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 6AM - 8PM and Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays from 6AM - 2PM.

Ideal production supervisor candidates will be available to work 1-2 afternoon shifts per week (12PM - 8PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays) and 2 Saturday shifts per month (6AM - 2PM).

Part and Full Time positions are available!

Location: 802 Walsh Road, Madison, WI, 53714.