Commissary Production Lead - Plum Market

Plum Market • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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About The Position

The Commissary Production Lead oversees daily food production, order fulfillment, and product delivery for Plum Market’s airport operations. The role coordinates airport orders, directs Team Members through production, and ensures products meet food quality, safety, and presentation standards. Responsibilities span the process from receiving orders through final delivery confirmation, including transporting products to airport locations as needed and maintaining accurate, timely communication between commissary and airport teams.

The successful candidate is a hands-on, organized leader who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment. This person supports food preparation and fulfillment, oversees food safety and quality checks, coordinates deliveries, communicates with airport teams, and helps maintain an efficient, clean, and safe commissary.

Requirements

• Previous experience in food production, commissary operations, commercial kitchens, or a related foodservice environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper food handling, and temperature-control procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize production schedules and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with multiple teams and locations.
• Ability to accurately review production orders, verify quantities, and maintain detailed records.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record meeting Plum Market’s driving eligibility requirements.
• Ability and willingness to drive to designated airport locations to transport and deliver products as required.
• Ability to safely load, transport, and unload food products while maintaining food safety and temperature controls.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and order management systems.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to four hours without a break.
• Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, and push or pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading or coordinating a team in a high-volume production setting.
• ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and organize daily airport pars and production orders.
• Coordinate daily production priorities and schedules based on order requirements, delivery timelines, and operational needs.
• Oversee and direct Team Members throughout production to ensure orders are accurate, efficient, and on time.
• Support food preparation, packaging, and order fulfillment as needed.
• Ensure products are properly prepared, handled, labeled, stored, and held at safe temperatures.
• Monitor food safety and sanitation practices for compliance with regulations and Plum Market standards.
• Perform final quality checks for accuracy, freshness, presentation, packaging, labeling, and quantities.
• Verify airport orders are complete and organized before loading.
• Coordinate with delivery drivers for accurate, timely loading, pickup, and delivery.
• Drive to designated airport locations to transport and deliver products as operationally required.
• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload products while maintaining food quality and temperature controls.
• Operate company vehicles safely, follow traffic laws and vehicle policies, and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Communicate with airport host teams to confirm receipt and address missing items, discrepancies, or delivery concerns.
• Maintain communication among commissary production, airport operations, and leadership about order status, production needs, and delays.
• Identify and resolve production challenges, escalating concerns to leadership when necessary.
• Support inventory management by monitoring product availability, minimizing waste, and communicating supply shortages.
• Train, coach, and support Team Members in production practices, food safety, teamwork, and accountability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe commissary production environment.
• Model professionalism, communication, teamwork, and Plum Market’s quality standards.
• Assist commissary leadership with improvements to production efficiency, order accuracy, and operational performance.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling, with full-time and part-time positions and a variety of retail shifts.
• Training programs.
• Competitive holiday pay at time and a half for working New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
• Career growth and promotional opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• 401(k) with company match, available after six months.
• 20% discount on grocery purchases.
• 50% discount on Team Member meals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed