JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:         Production Manager

LOCATION:        Puff 'n Stuff - Orlando

REPORTS TO:   Executive Chef

Primary Objective/Responsibilities:

To manage and lead the culinary team for the USDA production of grab & go meals for our retail partners.

      Primary Job Functions:

• Clear understanding of Food Cost & Inventory
• Clear understanding of Labor Cost & Scheduling
• Proficient in development & purchasing 
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained, preserved temperature logs are maintained in cooler

• Quality control
• Creates job postings, interviews, and onboards candidates
• Creates training materials and conducts training for all staff
• Conducts performance evaluations and holds staff accountable with disciplinary action
• Provides open communication and feedback
• Sets, monitors, follows up on productivity goals within budget
• Varying schedule to include holidays, weekday, weekends, and extended hours as business demands

• Adhere to all local, state, and federal laws, safety, and food safety regulations
• Use all equipment according to specified guidelines
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines
• Always maintain safe food handling procedures
• Ordering and maintaining invoices
• Check product quality to ensure freshness, review "sell by" dates taking appropriate action
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify management
• Proper equipment handling & maintenance
• Label and date, stock, and inventory merchandise

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of leadership experience running a Food & Beverage production operation
• Proficient in all aspects of the English language
• ServSafe & HACCP certification
• Experience keeping all records and logs up to date and compliant
• Must work well in teams and alone with minimal supervision
• Extensive knowledge of food & catering trends including presentation
• Clear understanding of state regulations with serving food
• Ability to regularly lift, move and carry up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand or be on feet in a refrigerated environment for long periods