Food Production Team Leader

Bento Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Starting wage $21/hour

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Extensive training and career growth

Diversity, equity & inclusion

ESG initiatives

Job summary

Bento Inc. in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Food Production Team Leader to assist the Production Supervisor and Production Manager in ensuring smooth factory operations.

You will oversee daily production tasks, assign duties, monitor cleanliness, and uphold Bento’s safety and quality standards. This full-time role involves working in a refrigerated environment, lifting up to 23 kg, and coordinating a team across rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• You thrive in highly repetitive environments.
• Must be able to work in refrigerated conditions (10°C / 4°C / -18°C).
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lb) and stand long hours.
• Flexible to work various shifts and weekends.
• Ability to lead and direct a team.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Production Supervisor and Manager to ensure smooth factory operations.
• Maintain ingredients and daily production records.
• Assign duties to production teammates.
• Keep production areas clean and ready for use.
• Check food quality per Bento standards and record corrective actions.
• Coach teammates on operating standards including food safety and quality.

Skills

Team leadership

English communication

Mathematics basics

Computer basics

Shift flexibility

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

• California Food Factory: 1850 Raymer Avenue Fullerton, CA 92833 | Tuesday to Saturday, 1:00 pm - 9:30 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 chef ..