Kitchen Production Lead

The LunchMaster; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team at an innovative company where you'll manage staff and ensure high-quality food production. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for menu planning, staff training, and maintaining safety standards. With a focus on quality control and efficient operations, you'll play a key part in delivering exceptional meals to customers. If you have a passion for food service and leadership, this is your opportunity to shine in a fast-paced environment that values creativity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of food service experience required, with management experience preferred.
• HACCP and ServSafe certifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff, plan menus, and ensure food quality and safety.
• Coordinate training activities for kitchen staff and oversee inventory control.

Skills

Food Service Experience

HACCP Certification

ServSafe Certification

Knowledge of Kitchen Equipment

Management Experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Organizational Skills

Education

5-8 Years Food Service Experience

Management Experience in Food Processing

Tools

Convection Ovens

Mixers

Slicers

Packing Machines

Pizza Ovens

Job description

Department: Kitchen

Location: San Carlos

Reports To: Company President and Operations Manager

SUMMARY

Manages Cook Staff, provides training, plans menus, keeps kitchen stocked, and prepares food in a safe and cleanly manner and to customer satisfaction. Assists staff to produce food.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for menu planning
2. Responsible for managing recipe
3. Assists staff in meal production as needed
4. Responsible for production scheduling and inventory control
5. Places orders from suppliers while staying within budget
6. Uses central kitchen production reports to know what to prepare
7. Looks at order list 1 ½ weeks ahead
8. Responsible for quality control within the kitchen
9. Ensures that food stays within State and Federal requirements for timing and temperature
10. Coordinate all training activities for kitchen staff, including the identification and analysis of training needs and the design and implementation of programs to address these deficiencies
11. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1. Must have at least 5-8 years food service experience
2. HACCP, ServSafe Certified
3. Knowledge of convection ovens, kettles, and pizza ovens is required
4. Experience with mixers, slicers, and packing machines is a must
5. While some restaurant experience can satisfy part of the 10-years of food service experience requirement, management experience working in a food processing/manufacturing facility is preferred
6. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
7. A working knowledge of the Spanish language is strongly preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal) and the ability to interpret written and verbal requests as required. A working knowledge of the Spanish language is a plus.

REASONING ABILITY

Some analytical ability is required in order to understand recipes, order supplies, adjust recipes for appropriate number of servings, and to find solutions to various administrative problems and prioritize work. Excellent organizational skills required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this position are typical of those found in a warehouse & kitchen setting. Some light lifting may be required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is that of a kitchen with hot appliances, sharp objects and machinery, and can be fast-paced and hectic with a high volume of work.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The LunchMaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer.