Food Production Manager

SSP•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Food Production Manager provides hands-on leadership for the successful operation of the production kitchen in SSP America’s Commissary. The role oversees day-to-day Central Production Kitchen/Commissary operations, including production planning, expenses, shortages, inventory control, purchasing, and receiving. It is responsible for food production and storage, establishing par inventory levels, and coordinating accurate, on-time deliveries to airport units. The position reports to the Production Kitchen Manager. The manager ensures food quality, recipe and portion standards, food safety, and compliance with applicable health and sanitation requirements. The role also enforces company policies and safety procedures to help maintain a safe working environment for team members.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience managing a production kitchen or restaurant kitchen.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for branch food production and storage and establish par inventory levels for all products.
Assign requisitions and oversee daily delivery of food items and other goods to airport units, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Inspect delivered products, including checking temperatures and dates on perishables and matching products to invoice specifications, pack sizes, and quantities received.
Inspect food and food preparation for compliance with company quality, recipe, and portion-control standards and applicable food safety standards.
Investigate and resolve service and food quality complaints.
Monitor and maintain quality-control records, including required checklists.
Enforce company policies and procedures and maintain state health and sanitation standards, including HACCP and OHSA, to support a safe working environment.
Enforce safety guidelines and kitchen safety awareness.