Food Assembly Lead

DO & CO•Boston, MA

About The Position

Supports processes, e.g., accessibility, availability, cost, quality, and production assurance. Issues guidance and leads the food assembly team in a professional and respectful way.

Requirements

Proficient culinary knowledge of terms, procedures, and practices
Flexibility to perform assigned tasks independently or as part of a work team
Self-motivation, strong leadership skills to manage a team
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and general food safety standards knowledge is required.
Good food presentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and ability to interact and work well within a diverse group
Minimum 1 years of experience in high volume food service or food manufacturing production with experience/exposure to leadership roles
Proficient in using Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook

Nice To Haves

Experience in a High-end food knowledge is a plus
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day needs of the food production department with direction of Supervisors and Management.
Delivers necessary communication to ensure food quality and on-time delivery of finished product are guaranteed.
Carry out assigned work to ensure on-time delivery of finished product.
Attend food tasting sessions.
Manage multiple priorities and meet frequent short timeline goals and deadlines.
Identify problematic areas and suggest solution to Supervisors / Department Heads and Management.
Adhere to food safety compliance, HACCP regulations, and FDA regulations.
Ensure quality assurance and economical figures to fulfil the high-end food standards.
Guarantee systems for best productivity and support leading and motivating the food production team.
Lead a team of helpers, building professional relationships and supporting individual team members in meeting and exceeding goals.
Train new hires and make sure all training sessions are recorded
Other duties as assigned.