Production Manager

Dc Central Kitchen • Washington, DC

395d • $65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Production Manager at DC Central Kitchen is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Culinary Operations department, ensuring the production of high-quality meals while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. This role involves managing a team, fostering a collaborative work environment, and minimizing food waste to enhance cost control. The Production Manager works closely with the Associate Director to support the mission of combating hunger and poverty through job training and job creation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4 - 6 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Graduate of Culinary Job Training program preferred.
• Current DC DOH Food Safety Manager Certification or the ability to achieve this certification within 90 days of employment.
• 6+ years of experience in food service and culinary operations; prior experience in high volume food production, restaurants, retail food or institutional food service operations; a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory position.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to the mission and values of DC Central Kitchen.
• Must be inspired to teach, mentor, and develop emerging talent, including graduates of the Culinary Job Training program that are just entering the hospitality field.
• Proficiency in word processing or data entry programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of commercial grade kitchen equipment use, safety, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, students, guests, visitors, and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary experience
• Customer service experience
• Supervising experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations and ensure the creation of daily task lists by production leads.
• Maintain quality control of all meals according to program specifics, ensuring superior quality and execution of DC Central Kitchen recipes.
• Regularly test for quality control of recipes according to program specifics and recipe standards.
• Carefully monitor all food production according to program specifics.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of HAACP plan to support compliance with all federal and state regulations pertaining to food handling/production.
• Provide on-site management of portion counts and packaging to ensure accuracy for outgoing contract meals.
• Ensure routine inventory checks are performed by production leads and submit food and supply orders to the Procurement team per organization guidelines.
• Ensure that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout the kitchen area, at all times.
• Prepare weekly schedules for team members and assist Associate Director with managing bi-weekly payroll.
• Lead, train, and motivate the culinary team to execute DC Central Kitchen's policies and procedures.
• Implement on-going training programs to enhance staff members' culinary abilities.
• Collaborate with the HR Team to conduct interviews for new hires and facilitate the training of new existing staff members.
• Establish and maintain a positive and constructive work environment.
• Apply problem-solving and conflict resolution techniques to facilitate organizational change.
• Maintain communication with colleagues in School Foods, Community Meals, Transportation, Procurement, Volunteers, and Healthy Corners departments.
• Effectively represent the mission of DC Central Kitchen to all internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree