Lead Production Chef - Fresh, Local Prepared Foods

Plum Market Corporation; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% Team Member discounts

50% off Team Member meals

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Plum Market in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Lead Production Chef to oversee hot and cold production in a fast-paced setting. You will mentor staff, manage inventory, and ensure top quality and presentation across all prepared foods.

The role requires 5+ years in high-volume kitchens, leadership experience, and strong inventory and safety practices. Flexible shifts and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of cooking experience in high-volume food production or scratch-prep kitchens.
• Previous leadership experience in a culinary, deli, or foodservice setting.
• Proven ability to lead, delegate, and train team members effectively.
• Experience with perishable inventory management, food safety, and sanitation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead all hot and cold food production efforts, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and timeliness.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs to assess production needs, inventory rotation, and departmental standards.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to the Production Team, FOH Team, and other supporting roles.
• Work various shifts to support team performance and departmental coverage.
• Oversee catering production and partner with the Catering Coordinator to ensure successful execution.
• Support inventory management, ordering, and rotation in coolers, freezers, and dry storage.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and development of team members, providing clear, constructive feedback.
• Address Guest and team concerns with professionalism and care.
• Ensure strict compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and food handling guidelines.
• Serve as acting department leader when the Prepared Foods Team Leader is off duty.
• Uphold and model Plum Market’s service standards, values, and operating procedures.

Skills

Cooking experience

Leadership

Delegation

Training teammates

Inventory management

Food safety

Multitasking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plum Market in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Lead Production Chef to oversee hot and cold production in a fast-paced setting. You will mentor staff, manage inventory, and ensure top quality and presentation across all prepared foods.

The role requires 5+ years in high-volume kitchens, leadership experience, and strong inventory and safety practices. Flexible shifts and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.