Assistant commissary manager; food production

Assistant Commissary Manager (Food Production)

Full‑time

Assistant Commissary Manager (Food Production) oversees day‑to‑day production in the commissary by conducting a series of tests to ensure high‑quality products are produced based on set standards and ensuring that all products produced in the Commissary Center are processed according to standard specifications & quality and delivered to respective restaurants on target.

• Oversees day‑to‑day production in the commissary by conducting series of tests to ensure high‑quality products are produced based on set standards.
• Controls underproduction and overproduction to ensure meeting production requirement to reduce waste and increase production efficiency.
• Manages and monitors the production supervisors to ensure the efficiency of food processing workflow.
• Monitors the food production procedures to ensure compliance with the standard recipes and the products produced as per the quality and specifications standard.
• Responsible for raw material evaluation and storage and ensures the use of FIFO.
• Participates in creating new recipe and introduces new products.
• Sets the product standards, specifications, and formulation with franchisors.
• Ensures internal hygiene procedures and quality assuring system are fully implemented in the Commissary Centre.
• Sets the standards and specifications for raw material (Purchasing‑receiving and storage), ensures receiving raw materials according to the agreed quality standards and food safety standards.
• Ensures all assets, facilities, and equipment within the Commissary are managed efficiently, maintained properly and operated cost‑effectively which participating in achieving successful P & L.
• Resolves issues on product recipe compliance, distribution, and equipment problems.
• Leads food safety team and responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining & updating the food safety management system (ISO 22000) applied in the Commissary.
• Take corrective actions when quality standard deviations are observed/encountered.
• Ensures the implementation of the recording and recall system.
• Develops technical training programs for supervisors and team members.
• Prepares & maintains all the official documents required by the municipality.
• Develops the food safety and quality procedures as per the requirements of the standards.
• Plans and conducts internal food safety & quality system audits for Americana Commissaries against the YUM! Brands Global Restaurants, Inc. Standards & ISO 22000: 2018 standard.
• Organizes the distribution routes to ensure comply in supply the restaurants' requirements on spot.

• University degree in Veterinary Medicine, Microbiology, Agriculture, Food Technology.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the meat production industry.
• Certified Food safety & Quality lead auditor.
• Comprehensive knowledge in laboratory testing, food safety and quality standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge in food processing and production standards.
• In‑depth knowledge of Food safety and quality management system mainly and not only (ISO 22000 : 2018 standard, FSSC, ISO 9001).
• In‑depth knowledge of Franchisee recipe standards and components.
• Can effectively manage subordinates and determine training and development needs.
• Microsoft office knowledge.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Fluent Arabic and English (Oral/Written).
• Systematic and can work under pressure.
• Notable analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Codex Alimentarius rules and guidelines related to food processing.
• Knowledge of government inspection procedures and regulations.

The role will follow a 12‑hour working shift, 6 days a week. Shift timings: 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM or 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM, rotating between both shifts as required.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Production

Food and Beverage Services