Production Associate

Just-Food-For-Dogs; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

JustFoodForDogs LLC is seeking a dedicated Production Associate to join our Costa Mesa team. This part-time, exempt position focuses on preparing and cooking pet food recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to strict health and safety standards.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and precise recipe adherence. You will document batch information, manage ingredients, and support a safe production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or production environments preferred.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strictly follow recipes, health and safety guidelines and batch documentation.
• Good communication with kitchen staff and management.
• Reliable and punctual with shift schedules.
• Willingness to work early mornings, nights, weekends or overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ingredient preparation: weigh and measure raw ingredients per recipes.
• Cooking, mixing, and packing batches to ensure consistent quality.
• Follow recipes and production guidelines for nutritionally balanced meals.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe operation of equipment and workspace.
• Record batch information and ingredient usage for traceability.

Skills

Experience in food prep

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Health & hygiene awareness

Shift flexibility

Dependability

Job description

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Production Associate

Part Time Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Job Title: Production Associate
Reporting To: General Manager

Company: JustFoodForDogs LLC

Job Type: Part-time, Exempt

About JustFoodForDogs:

At JustFoodForDogs, we’re dedicated to transforming the lives of dogs through high-quality, nutritious food. Our mission is to provide pets with the best possible diet, crafted from fresh, whole ingredients. We're passionate about transparency, quality, and making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Production Associate to join our team at JustFoodForDogs, a leading pet food company committed to producing high-quality, nutritious meals for pets. The Production Associate will be responsible for preparing and cooking pet food recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to strict health and safety standards. This is an ideal position for someone passionate about animal health and food production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ingredient Preparation:Weigh, measure, and prepare raw ingredients according to specific recipes for various pet food products.
• Cooking, Mixing, & Packing:Operate kitchen equipment to cook, mix, and package pet food batches, ensuring consistency and quality in each product.
• Recipe Adherence:Follow precise recipes and production guidelines to create nutritionally balanced meals for pets.
• Food Safety Compliance:Adhere to all food safety and hygiene regulations, including proper handling of raw materials and cooked products.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and workspaces to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient production environment.
• Batch Documentation:Accurately record batch information and ingredient usage for quality control and traceability purposes.
• Stock Management:Assist in receiving, storing, and organizing ingredients and supplies, ensuring inventory is rotated properly.
• Health & Safety:Follow strict sanitation guidelines, wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhering to all company and legal safety protocols.

Qualifications:

• Experience:Previous experience in food preparation, commercial kitchens, or food production is preferred, but not required.
• Physical Ability:Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail:Strong focus on accuracy, cleanliness, and quality in following recipes and food production standards.
• Communication:Basic communication skills to work effectively with kitchen staff and management.
• Teamwork:A positive attitude and ability to collaborate effectively with the kitchen and production teams.
• Time Management:Punctuality and reliability in meeting assigned shift schedules.
• Health & Hygiene Standards: Knowledge or willingness to learn about food safety standards related to pet food production.
• Shift Flexibility:Willingness to work early mornings, nights, weekends, or overtime as needed based on production demands.
• Dependability:Demonstrates strong commitment to attendance and punctuality by consistently arriving on time, maintaining reliability, being flexible with scheduling, and communicating proactively about any conflicts or emergencies.

Disclaimer: Please note that this position involves working with both raw and cooked ingredients such as poultry, fish, peanuts, and other allergens. If you have food-related allergies or require reasonable accommodations, please contact our Human Resources department.

Tenets of the Pack (Company Values)

Live Our Mission –We believe this is more than a job. It’s a cause.

Be a Team Player – We put company goals and success first.

Maintain a Positive Attitude – We bring energy, enthusiasm, and drive to everything we do.

Deliver Results – We play to win.

JUSTFOODFORDOGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JUSTFOODFORDOGS does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.