Lead Production Associate

Just Food For Dogs•Del Mar, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

At JustFoodForDogs, the mission is to help pets live longer, healthier lives through the power of fresh, whole food. The Lead Production Associate will help bring this mission to life in open-to-the-public kitchens. This role is for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and sets the standard for food safety, quality, and efficiency. The associate will guide and support the kitchen team, including cooks, mixers, packagers, and rovers, while ensuring every batch is prepared with care and precision. Strong organization, time-management, and leadership skills are essential, along with a genuine love for pets and real food. The company encourages applicants ready to lead with heart and help feed more dogs and cats the food they deserve.

Requirements

Team leadership experience and skills
Kitchen experience
Ability to multitask
Attention to detail; ability to conduct repetitive tasks with quality
General understanding of basic kitchen functions, various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
Organizational skills

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively manage workflow to achieve goals in a timely manner
Work with General Manager and Assistant General Manager to develop staff schedules
Leads by exemplifying team management, setting and meeting goals, and problem solving
Ensure proper food preparation and maintain critical control points, including monitoring and correcting food temperatures as needed
Works shifts in the cooking and packaging departments to execute daily production
Cooks: Responsible for preparing and cooking human grade pet food in small batches to ensure the highest safety and quality
Mixers: Complete recipes by adding oils, nutrients, and operating mixer to ensure evenly distributed ingredients; weigh and transfer finished product for packaging
Packagers: Ensure packages are accurately labeled, weighed and sealed; operate and maintain sealers to highest standards; fulfill requested quantities and transfer to freezer
Rovers: Prepare production and transfer documents, labels, move finished products to process supply deliveries
Assists with clean-up during and at end of shift
Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers