Production Kitchen Supervisor

Arden's Garden•East Point, GA

158d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Kitchen Supervisor supports the Kitchen Manager in leading daily production of plant-based meals and grab-and-go items. The role helps coordinate batching, preparation, packaging, production timelines, and on-time production and delivery for retail and wholesale operations. The Supervisor maintains recipe, portioning, labeling, and presentation standards; monitors production flow; troubleshoots operational bottlenecks; and helps keep daily operations running smoothly, including stepping into leadership during the Kitchen Manager’s absences. As a working leader on the production floor, the Supervisor coaches and supports kitchen team members, helps train employees, reinforces accountability and teamwork, and assists with shift assignments and workflow delegation. The role also supports food safety and quality assurance, inventory and supply organization, equipment operation and maintenance reporting, and upkeep of a clean, organized, inspection-ready kitchen. Success means efficient, on-schedule production; supported and productive team members; consistently high-quality products; and clear communication between staff and leadership.

Requirements

At least 2 years of kitchen, food production, commissary, or manufacturing experience.
Prior supervisory or team lead experience.
Experience in high-volume food preparation environments.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced production environments with changing priorities.
Strong leadership presence and team support skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Process-driven approach and sense of urgency.
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment.
Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and consistency.
Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50+ lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with plant-based preparation, food production, or batching.
Bilingual in English and Spanish (strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

Assist the Kitchen Manager in overseeing daily production of plant-based meals and grab-and-go items.
Help coordinate batching, preparation, packaging, and production timelines.
Ensure recipes, portioning, labeling, and presentation standards are consistently followed.
Monitor production flow and help troubleshoot operational bottlenecks.
Provide leadership during the Kitchen Manager’s absences and support smooth daily operations.
Support on-time production and delivery goals for retail and wholesale operations.
Coach and support kitchen team members throughout each shift.
Help train employees on production procedures, equipment use, cleanliness standards, and food safety protocols.
Reinforce accountability for speed, accuracy, urgency, and teamwork.
Assist with shift assignments, workflow delegation, and daily team communication.
Help maintain a positive, motivated, solutions-oriented work environment.
Ensure sanitation and food safety procedures are followed.
Monitor prep areas, equipment cleanliness, refrigeration, storage organization, and production stations.
Assist with temperature logs, labeling accuracy, shelf-life monitoring, and FIFO inventory practices.
Help maintain inspection-ready standards and promptly address quality concerns or safety risks.
Assist with inventory counts, ingredient rotation, and supply organization; help minimize waste and use products efficiently.
Communicate inventory shortages and operational concerns to the Kitchen Manager.
Support receiving and organizing deliveries as needed.
Ensure proper daily operation of cold-press machines, blenders, mixers, sealers, refrigeration systems, and production equipment.
Identify maintenance concerns and communicate repair needs promptly.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.