Production Lead - Full-time

Creative Dining Services • Fort Wayne, IN

10h • $18 - $20

About The Position

Creative Dining Services at the University of Saint Francis is seeking a full-time Production Lead. The role collaborates closely with the Production Manager and Executive Chef to help ensure high-quality, properly seasoned, nutritious food is delivered across the operation safely and in a fiscally responsible manner. The Production Lead works cooperatively with the dining services team and supports all aspects of the dining services program as needed.

This position involves hands-on food preparation in a commercial kitchen, which may have hot, humid, or cold ambient temperatures. It requires moving inventory, products, carts, and tables, operating kitchen utensils and commercial equipment, and lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. Extended working hours may be required based on operational needs. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of cooking experience.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• ServSafe Allergen Certification required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of leadership experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact comfortably with a diverse population of guests and kitchen employees to foster an outstanding service and working environment.
• Use safe food-handling techniques at all times.
• Prepare food according to established recipes and menus to preserve freshness, quality, and appeal.
• Time food production so that items are ready at the exact time of service.
• Use batch-cooking techniques to prevent over- or under-production.
• Partner with the Production Supervisor to maintain accurate records of food usage, overages, shortages, and customer counts.
• Collaborate with the Production Supervisor to maintain food, cooling, cooler, and freezer temperature logs.
• Assist the Production Supervisor in training new and existing employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the kitchen team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed