Kitchen Production Associate

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Springtown (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a reliable Kitchen Production Associate for a Part-Time role (Mon-Fri, 9:30 AM–2 PM). You will prepare, portion, package, and label fresh meals while upholding strict food safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates may have experience in a commercial kitchen or food production environment; you will follow recipes, maintain inventory, and document batch records, with opportunities to learn equipment like sealers and labeling

Qualifications

• Read and follow written recipes, production schedules, checklists, and logs.
• Maintain high accuracy in portions, labeling, and date coding.
• Food Handler Card required or obtainable within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain efficient production pace and meet daily targets.

Responsibilities

• Portion, prep, and assemble meals per recipe and specs.
• Package and seal meal trays with proper presentation.
• Apply labels with product name, ingredients, weight, and dates.
• Follow production schedules and manage inventory for both locations.
• Rotate inventory using FIFO; record waste and shortages.
• Maintain temperature logs, batch records, and production docs.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment per SSOP and GMP.
• Receive and inspect ingredients, ensuring proper temperatures and quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable attendance

Read recipes

Punctuality

Tools

Vacuum sealers

Tray sealers

Label printing equipment

Job description

Schedule: Part-Time, Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 2 PM

We are seeking a reliable Kitchen Production Associate to join our growing food production team. This position is responsible for preparing, portioning, packaging, and labeling fresh meals while maintaining strict food safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates may have experience in a commercial kitchen, deli, meat market, meal prep facility, food manufacturing environment, or food production setting.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, following recipes accurately, and producing high-quality food products, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Portion, prep, and assemble meals according to recipe cards and production specifications, including ingredient quantities, weights, layering techniques, and pan sizes.
• Package and seal meal trays while ensuring proper product presentation and quality.
• Apply labels accurately, including product name, ingredients, weight, and pack/use-by dates.
• Follow daily production schedules and maintain required inventory levels for both store locations.
• Rotate inventory using FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures.
• Remove short-dated products and accurately record waste.
• Maintain temperature logs, batch records, and production documentation.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, tools, and equipment in accordance with SSOP and GMP standards.
• Receive, inspect, and stage ingredients while verifying product quality and proper temperatures.
• Maintain organized prep areas, coolers, and freezers.
• Communicate ingredient shortages, equipment concerns, or recipe discrepancies to management promptly.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and follow written recipes, production schedules, checklists, and logs.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accurate portions, labeling, and date coding.
• Food Handler Card required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain a consistent production pace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, deli, meat market, food manufacturing facility, food production environment, or meal preparation operation.
• Knowledge of USDA, FSIS, or DSHS food safety guidelines.
• Experience operating vacuum sealers, tray sealers, or label printing equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work on your feet for the duration of a shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated environments, including coolers and freezers.
• Ability to work safely around knives, kitchen equipment, and food processing machinery.