Commercial Kitchen - Production Associate

Magnolia•Waco, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate executes recipes in the quantities and priorities set by Magnolia Kitchen management. Duties include baking, icing, prepping, cooking, dishwashing, and cleaning. Associates may also assist other Magnolia Foods business entities as business requires. The position is based at Silos Magnolia Kitchen in Waco, Texas, reports to the Magnolia Kitchen Manager, and has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires following written recipes and Magnolia quality and sanitation standards; preparing ingredients; maintaining product quality, food safety, clean work areas, and equipment; and communicating with management about production status, quality issues, equipment problems, or unusual conditions. The associate participates in meetings and training, assists with team member development, completes production records, and performs opening and closing duties. Performance is evaluated through metrics on the Performance Review.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
0–1 years of related work experience preferred.
Basic baking or cooking knowledge preferred.
Food Handler’s license required upon hire.
Must be available to work weekends, evenings, special events, and holidays as business needs require.
Strong customer service skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain a pleasant, professional demeanor while working with a sense of urgency.
Ability to listen actively and communicate with teammates and guests, and remain open to feedback.
Ability to work effectively with others and contribute to team goals.
Attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in operating and maintaining kitchen equipment, such as mixers and ovens.

Responsibilities

Follow written recipe instructions and Magnolia quality and sanitation standards.
Prepare 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 in training and developing team members.
Complete production sheets and other records as required.
Complete opening and closing duties as instructed.
Communicate with management about product status, quality-control issues, equipment problems, or unusual conditions.
Follow established 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.