Kitchen Manager & Cook

SANY - Nutrition Group LLC; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SANY Nutrition Group LLC in Jonesboro, AR, is seeking a Kitchen Manager and Cook. This full-time, on-site role oversees daily kitchen operations, plans food preparation, and cooks to specification, ensuring product quality and safety while coordinating with production and quality teams to meet schedules.

You will manage ingredients and inventory, maintain a clean, compliant kitchen, train staff, support new product trials, and help improve processes for consistency. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in food preparation and cooking, able to follow recipes and production specs.
• Experience in Food & Beverage operations, including handling ingredients and portion control.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and quality control checks.
• Culinary management abilities: organize workflow, coordinate staff, and manage inventory.
• On-site work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, plan and execute food preparation, monitor quality and safety, and coordinate with production.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking

Food Safety

Kitchen Management

Inventory & Ordering

Staff Training

Job description

SANY Nutrition Group LLCis a leading manufacturer of high-quality protein bars, functional snacks, chocolate products, and bakery items. We combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and food science expertise to deliver premium products for private label and branded customers across North America. As we continue to grow, we are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team and help build a world-class manufacturing operation.

Role Description:

The Kitchen Manager and Cook is a full-time, on-site role based in Jonesboro, AR, responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations and preparing high-quality food products aligned with SANY’s nutrition and functional food standards. This role includes planning and executing food preparation, cooking recipes to specification, monitoring food quality and safety, and coordinating with production and quality teams to meet manufacturing schedules. The Kitchen Manager and Cook will manage inventory and ordering of ingredients, maintain a clean and compliant kitchen environment, and implement efficient workflows. The position also involves training and guiding kitchen staff, supporting new product trials, and collaborating with team members to continuously improve processes and product consistency.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Food Preparation and Cooking, with the ability to follow recipes and production specifications accurately.
• Candidates should possess experience in Food & Beverage operations, including handling ingredients, portion control, and basic kitchen production processes.
• Candidates should possess competencies in Food Quality, including adherence to food safety standards, hygiene practices, and quality control checks.
• Candidates should possess abilities in Culinary Management, including organizing kitchen workflow, coordinating staff, and managing inventory and supplies.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include prior experience in commercial or industrial kitchens, knowledge of functional or health-focused foods, and familiarity with food safety certifications (e.g., ServSafe or equivalent).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, reliability in time management, and the ability to work on-site in a fast-paced, collaborative environment are essential.

The SANY Nutrition Group Company are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.