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The Opportunity
The Food Production Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Natures Fare Markets commissary kitchen, including employee management, quality assurance, and production. This role is responsible for managing the implementation of new directives and procedures within the department, ensuring operational efficiencies and maintaining a high level of product quality. This position reports directly to the Commissary Operations Manager and collaborates on the daily operations of the facility.
This position provides direction to other departments within Food Operations, including the R&D and Administration teams. This position will also lead and spearhead directives to the Kitchen Manager.
Responsibilities
The Food Production Manager is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the commissary kitchen. This position is responsible for, but is not limited to, the following:
Team Management
Provide strong leadership, communication and mentorship, setting the tone of support and encouragement for success for all staff in the team.
When making decisions, keep high regard for Nature’s Fare’s culture and values and use these to guide the decision‑making process.
Responsible for various HR items including recruitment, terminations, conflict resolution, touchpoints and team reviews, team engagement and relations, and any other HR action items.
In collaboration with the Commissary Operations Manager, ensure that adequate staffing levels, in relation to sales and production, are in place and following what has been budgeted.
Lead and set tone for all aspects of production daily.
Responsible for delegation of tasks and responsibilities, and leadership of all staff in the department.
Maintain a high level of team morale
Inventory and Supplies
Place weekly orders with approved vendors.
Consult with R&D chef team and the Food Production manager regarding any new products that may be required on a weekly basis.
Coordinate with Administration Manager to research and analyze costs from existing vendors and potential new suppliers for the lowest costs.
Repair and Maintenance
Responsible for regular repair and maintenance of all equipment. Will provide details after arrangements for repairs have been made.
Be in communication with all approved suppliers and maintenance people in case equipment maintenance or repairs are required.
Responsible for procurement relative to the scope of the position
Cleaning, Sanitation and Quality Assurance
Ensure that the commissary and equipment cleaning schedule is adhered to on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Ensure that all food is prepared in accordance with Food Safety guidelines and that proper sanitation is always used.
Co‑ordinate with the Commissary Team Leaders to ensure that all documentation is up to date and is being properly monitored for our Health and Food Safety program.
Ensure that house made products are being tested for appropriate taste and seasoning at all production times.
Ensure that all raw goods received are of exceptional quality and received in proper order.
Regularly monitor products, both pre and post prep, to gauge quality assurance on both product that is being received and shipped. Making sure to communicate to the Purchasing and Admin Manager on and RFC, short ships and or any other quality control issues.
Communicate with vendors on consistent QC issues to provide feedback and find resolution.
Coordinate on improved quality assurance opportunities with the Quality Management Team Leader.
Operations
Oversee and manage the day-to-day production of all fresh foods in the commissary.
Analyze and improve efficiencies of the commissary operations and implement change, where necessary.
Minimize the amount of spillage generated by proper management of inventory control, recipe compliance, product rotation and supervision of staff’s actions. This should be done on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and an action plan should be created when necessary.
Oversee store fulfillment to ensure that it is completed and shipped as required. Coordinate with Admin. Manager that these things are communicated to…
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