PRODUCTION MANAGER

Compass Group, North America; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Culinary Services Group is seeking a Production Manager for a healthcare facility to lead kitchen staff, plan production, and ensure timely, safe meal service in a clinical setting.

You will oversee meal preparation, inventory, scheduling, and adherence to recipes and standards while coaching team members and ensuring quality and compliance with food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–4 years in retirement or adult home/care environments with any related training.
• Experience managing inventory, purchasing, and cost controls.
• Strong knowledge of current food and catering trends and presentation.
• Experience with contract-managed services is desirable.
• Background in high volume food production is highly desirable.
• ServSafe certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and coordinates kitchen activities to prepare and deliver meals efficiently.
• Assures proper portioning, standardized recipes, and accurate labeling of items.
• Orders and receives food and nonfood items; manages daily records.
• Trains, develops, and supervises staff; schedules production on master cycle menu.
• Monitors food safety records and adherence to regulations.
• Maintains inventory, conducts weekly stock checks, and handles production scheduling.
• Collaborates with Lead Cook and FSD to ensure quality and service.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Schedules maintenance on equipment and monitors calibration.
• Oversees on-time delivery to serving areas and proper tray-line prep.
• Monitors and addresses overages/shortages and cost controls.
• Maintains performance standards and supports continuous improvement.
• Ensures all safety and sanitation requirements are met in daily operations.
• Communicates effectively with team, site leadership, and customers.

Skills

Retirement/home care experience

Inventory control

Food trends knowledge

Contract-managed service

High volume production

ServSafe certified

Job description

Culinary Services Group

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits offered

Culinary Services Group (CSG) is a top 50, fast-growing food service management company serving senior care, hospital, and behavioral health communities. We’re rooted in the belief that empowering our teams leads to exceptional service and better outcomes for those we serve. At CSG, you’ll be part of a collaborative culture built on integrity, where your contributions are valued and growth, development, and impact are part of every role.

Job Summary

THIS IS A KITCHEN/PRODUCTION MANAGER FOR A HEALTHCARE FACILITY

Being part of the Company is about making a difference. If you are passionate about great food and outstanding service we want you to join our team and make a difference today! As a Production Manager , you will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the activities of kitchen employees in order to prepare and deliver finished food products to the serving areas in an efficient, timely and proper manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Possesses knowledge and understanding of meal requirements
• Ensures proper portioning of foods
• Orders and receives food and nonfood items
• Verifies all items in their proper quantity are prepared for tray line
• Monitors staff completion of daily records
• Manages, trains, and develops staff
• Collaborates with Lead cook, and FSD
• Completes weekly inventory
• Monitors and investigates any overages or shortages
• Writes daily and weekly production schedule using the master cycle menu
• Assures standardized recipes are followed
• Verifies food safety records are completed
• Monitors labeling of all items with proper information
• Practices and enforces all federal, state, and local regulations
• Schedules Maintenance on all equipment
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two to four years of retirement or adult home/care experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or training
• Inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
• Excellent knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation a plus
• Contract-managed service experience is desirable
• High volume food production background highly desirable
• ServSafe® certified

Team Members at CSG are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Team members may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CCL.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Culinary Services Group is an equal opportunity employer. At CSG, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Team Members fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

CSG maintains a drug-free workplace.

Culinary Services Group