PRODUCTION MANAGER II

Compass Group • Malvern, PA

4d • $55,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating production employees’ activities to prepare and deliver finished food products to serving areas efficiently, on time, and properly. The role oversees food production, staffing, inventory, purchasing, payroll, food safety, and compliance while supporting quality service to clients. The position works collaboratively with the Lead Cook and FSD and participates in food quality, accounting, and budget processes.

Requirements

• ServSafe® certification.
• Excellent customer service skills and experience.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. degree in Food Services Technology/Management or a related field, or an A.A. degree plus four years of directly related experience.
• Two to four years of retirement or adult home/care experience, depending on formal degree or training.
• Four or more years of direct foodservice operational management experience in a restaurant, hotel, country club, or producing meals for outside groups.
• Knowledge of inventory and purchasing control.
• Excellent knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Experience with P&L accountability.
• Contract-managed service experience.
• High-volume food production background.

Responsibilities

• Understand meal requirements and ensure foods are portioned properly.
• Order and receive food and nonfood items.
• Verify that the proper quantities of items are prepared for the tray line.
• Monitor staff completion of daily records and verify and submit payroll.
• Manage, train, and develop staff.
• Collaborate with the Lead Cook and FSD.
• Complete weekly inventory and monitor and investigate overages or shortages.
• Write daily and weekly production schedules using the master cycle menu and ensure staff complete scheduled tasks.
• Ensure standardized recipes are followed.
• Work with the FSD on accounting and budget processes.
• Participate in food quality meetings.
• Verify food safety records are completed and monitor proper labeling of items.
• Practice and enforce federal, state, and local regulations and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Schedule maintenance for all equipment.
• Provide great customer service to clients.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave
• Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

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