Food Production Team Leader

Bento Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plans

Extensive training and career growth

Diversity, equity & inclusion programs

ESG and sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Bento Inc. is seeking a Food Production Team Leader at our Chicago facility. You will assist the Production Supervisor and Manager to ensure smooth factory operations and maintain accurate production records.

Responsibilities include delegating tasks, checking quality, and coaching staff on safety and standards in a refrigerated environment. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Ability to lead and direct a team.
• Basic English communication.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Supervisor and Manager to ensure smooth factory operations.
• Maintain food supplies and calculate ingredients from fridge.
• Assign duties to production teammates.
• Ensure production areas are cleaned and ready for use.
• Check food quality according to Bento’s standards.
• Coach teammates on operating standards including food safety and quality control.

Skills

Team leadership

Basic English

Basic math

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to lift 50 lb

Work weekends

Refrigeration exposure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.

Location

• Chicago Food Factory: 2136 S. Peoria St., Chicago, Illinois, 60608 | Sunday to Saturday: 4:00 am - 12:30 pm

Responsibilities

The role of the Food Production Team Leader is to assist the Production Supervisor and Production Manager to ensure the smooth operations of the factory.

• Maintain food supplies and calculate ingredients needed from the fridge and conduct daily production record
• Assign duties to production teammates
• Ensure the production areas are cleaned and ready for use at all time
• Check food quality according to the Bento’s standards
• Take corrective record according to product’s quality
• Coach teammates on all operating standards including food safety and quality control

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma
• You thrive in a highly repetitive task environment
• Able to work in a refrigerated, cold climate (10°C working climate, 4°C for walk in refrigerator and -18°C for walk in freezer)
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lb) where required and stand for extended periods
• Flexible to work various shifts and weekends
• Ability to lead and direct a team
• Basic computer knowledge
• Basic English communication skills
• Basic knowledge in mathematics

Why you should join our team:

• Full-Time starting immediately at $21.00 per hour.
• Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
• Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.

For more information about Bento and our opportunities, please visit www.bentosushi.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as a; sushi chef, sushi maker, sushi cook, prep cook, line cook, production worker, food manufacturing, food processor, food mixing.