Production Cook & Delivery Driver

Description

The Production Cook & Delivery Driver executes large-batch, standardized recipes in our central kitchen while also supporting weekend product delivery to our restaurant locations. This hybrid role ensures consistent food quality, yield, packaging accuracy, and safe, timely transport of product. In addition to production responsibilities, this role operates a company vehicle to deliver product while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and professionalism.

This role goes beyond basic prep: you’ll scale recipes, monitor critical control points (temps, times), portion/label per spec, maintain sanitation standards, and safely transport product to locations as scheduled.

• Execute daily production lists assigned by the Production Lead/Manager; scale recipes, batch, and finish products per spec to meet yield targets.
• Accurately weigh and measure ingredients; verify cook times and temperatures; complete required temperature and sanitation logs.
• Portion, label, date, and package finished product; rotate stock using FIFO and maintain cold-chain integrity.
• Maintain a clean, organized station; practice “clean as you go”; complete opening/closing side work and daily checklists.
• Assist with receiving, checking in deliveries, and proper storage; report variances in quantity or quality.
• Operate and care for kitchen equipment safely; immediately report maintenance or safety issues.
• Minimize waste through careful prep planning and adherence to portion specs.
• Uphold all company policies and regulatory standards for food safety, sanitation, labeling, attendance, and cleanliness.

• Safely deliver prepared product to company locations on assigned days using a company-provided 16’ box truck (no CDL required).
• Load, secure, and unload product in accordance with food safety and handling standards.
• Maintain product quality and temperature during transport.
• Complete delivery checklists and documentation as required.
• Perform basic vehicle inspections and report any safety or maintenance concerns immediately.
• Represent the company professionally while driving and at delivery locations.

• Ability to read/execute standardized recipes with accuracy, strong attention to detail, and consistency.
• Basic knife skills; proficiency with scales, thermometers, and batching equipment.
• Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and documentation (temp logs, labels, checklists).
• Demonstrated proficiency with commercial hot and cold production equipment (e.g., commercial gas ranges, convection ovens, large batch mixers and blenders, and reach-in coolers).
• Ability to safely operate a box truck and handle physical demands of loading/unloading.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High integrity, reliability, and openness to feedback.

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but is expected to work collaboratively under the direction of the Production Lead and Production Kitchen Manager.

To perform this role successfully, an individual must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain a clean driving record, and meet company insurance eligibility requirements. Employment in this role is contingent upon a successful review of DMV records. The employee will be covered under company insurance while operating company vehicles in the course of assigned duties and must immediately report any change in driving status that may affect eligibility.