Commercial Kitchen - Production Associate

Magnolia•Waco, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Magnolia, the Production Associate executes recipes in the quantities and priorities set by Magnolia Kitchen management. Duties include baking, icing, prepping, cooking, dishwashing, and cleaning. Production Associates may also assist other Magnolia Foods business entities as business requires. This position works from Silos Magnolia Kitchen in Waco, Texas, reports to the Magnolia Kitchen Manager, and has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires following recipe instructions and Magnolia quality and sanitation standards, preparing and finishing food products, maintaining a clean and safe work area, properly handling and storing food, and caring for kitchen equipment. The associate also participates in meetings and training, assists with team member development, completes production records, performs opening and closing duties, communicates operational issues to management, and contributes to a positive team environment. The position operates in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Employees routinely use sinks, ovens, and cleaning tools and may be exposed to hot water, slippery floors, garbage disposals, cleaning chemicals, and occasional outdoor weather. The work environment is usually moderately noisy.

Requirements

Food Handler's license required upon hire.
Strong customer service skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor while working with a sense of urgency.
Must be available to work weekends, evenings, special events, and holidays as business needs require.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing and walking; reaching and handling; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and lifting or moving items. Items up to 25 pounds are lifted frequently, items up to 50 pounds occasionally, and team lifting is expected for bulky items or items above 50 pounds up to 120 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
0–1 years of related work experience preferred.
Basic baking or cooking knowledge preferred.
Proficiency in operating and maintaining kitchen equipment, such as mixers and ovens, preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow written recipe instructions and Magnolia quality and sanitation standards.
Prepare recipe ingredients by chopping, dicing, slicing, washing, and using other techniques as needed.
Maintain product quality and alert management when processes may need adjustment.
Keep the work environment clean and store utensils and supplies appropriately.
Handle, prepare, and store food to prevent foodborne illness and comply with food safety standards.
Finish products according to Magnolia's visual requirements.
Clean and maintain kitchen equipment.
Participate in meetings and training sessions to stay current on kitchen operations.
Assist with training and development of team members.
Complete production sheets and other required records.
Complete opening and closing duties as instructed.
Communicate product status, quality-control issues, equipment problems, and unusual conditions to management; follow loss-prevention and inventory-control procedures.
Contribute to a positive team environment, give and receive feedback, and assist other Silos Foods entities as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.