Commissary Production Lead - Plum Market

Plum Market • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

1d • $20 - $25

About The Position

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

The role calls for a hands-on, organized leader who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment, communicate effectively across teams, and take ownership of food safety, product quality, order accuracy, and deadlines. It requires food production or foodservice experience, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, and the ability to drive, load, transport, and unload products safely. Work schedules may include early mornings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.

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.
• Strong 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 that meets 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 proper 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, ensuring product requirements are communicated and fulfilled accurately.
• Coordinate production priorities and schedules based on airport orders, delivery timelines, and operational needs.
• Direct Team Members through production to ensure orders are accurate, efficient, and on time.
• Assist with food preparation, packaging, and order fulfillment as needed.
• Ensure products are prepared, handled, labeled, stored, and held at safe temperatures.
• Monitor food safety and sanitation practices for compliance with regulations and Plum Market standards.
• Conduct final quality checks for accuracy, freshness, presentation, packaging, labeling, and quantities before shipment.
• Verify airport orders are complete and organized before loading onto delivery vehicles.
• Coordinate with delivery drivers to support accurate and 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, handling, and temperature controls.
• Operate company vehicles responsibly, follow traffic laws and company vehicle policies, and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Confirm receipt of orders with airport host teams and address missing items, discrepancies, or delivery concerns.
• Communicate order status, production needs, and potential delays among commissary production, airport operations, and leadership.
• Identify and resolve production challenges, escalating concerns to leadership when necessary.
• Monitor product availability, minimize waste, and communicate supply shortages that may affect production.
• 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 commitment to Plum Market quality standards.
• Assist commissary leadership with improving production efficiency, order accuracy, and overall operational performance.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling with full-time and part-time positions and a variety of retail shifts.
• Training programs and opportunities to learn about food and advance skills and knowledge.
• Time-and-a-half holiday pay for working on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
• Promotional pathways and career growth 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 and 50% discount on Team Member meals.

What This Job Offers

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