Lead Chef, Central Production Kitchen & Training

Harmons Grocery; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmons Grocery in West Valley City, UT, seeks a Central Production Cook to maintain high-quality standards for chef-prepared products and to train Central Production Cooks and Prep Cooks. You will follow GMPs, ensure safety, and support production schedules across Harmons’ facilities.

You will batch cook, perform taste tests, log production data, manage inventory, and provide feedback to the team while collaborating with Quality Control. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid food handler’s permit
• Ability to read and follow Harmons’ recipes and production schedules
• Strong math and measurement skills for batch cooking and logging
• Excellent organization and planning skills for large-scale production
• Ability to train and mentor cooks and prep cooks
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies and procedures
• Ensure quality and freshness of products
• Prepare and cook varieties of foods per Harmons’ recipes
• Operate industrial kitchen equipment safely
• Batch cook to precise specifications
• Adhere to GMPs and food safety standards
• Maintain sanitation and proper labeling of products
• Monitor temperatures, textures, and flavors
• Coordinate production flow with team members
• Write production sheets and manage inventories

Skills

Reading recipes

Basic math

Organization

Planning

Food safety

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year college or technical degree preferred

Job description

Harmons Grocery in West Valley City, UT, seeks a Central Production Cook to maintain high-quality standards for chef-prepared products and to train Central Production Cooks and Prep Cooks. You will follow GMPs, ensure safety, and support production schedules across Harmons’ facilities.

You will batch cook, perform taste tests, log production data, manage inventory, and provide feedback to the team while collaborating with Quality Control. Weekend and holiday availability is required.