Airline Catering - Food Production Manager- Lihue, HI
Lihue, HI 
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Job Description
Job Description

We are looking for a Food Production Manager to lead the hot food production in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations with established policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Provide direction, guidance, and supervision to supervisors to enable them to work more effectively.
• Knowledge of hot food production processes.
• Improve production process to increase productivity and process controls.
• Ensure food ready time is met daily for meal processing and packing.
• Ensure no shortages occur and all special meals are produced to specifications.
• Ensure portion control is accurately measured and managed by supervisors and employees.
• Train employees and supervisors in production processes and measurements.
• Proactively manage employee relations issues to resolve them effectively and promptly.
• Provide counsel supervisors in effectively handling employee relations issues.
• Ensure controls are in place to manage food costs and report waste.
• Measure and manage productivity in the department to identify areas for improvement.
• Manage rotation of produced cold meals and hot meals to minimize waste.
• Manage rotation of bulk food production to FIFO
• Hold regular communication meetings with employees to review production results.
• Hold regular communication meetings with employees to review safety & hygiene.
• Prepare and post employee shift schedules and changes.
• Manage production schedules and processes to minimize overtime.
• Manage workforce accountability and ensure employees have the tools needed for production.
• Ensure that HACCP standards are achieved, and control documents are completed.
• Knowledge of internal policies and procedures.
• Competent in working independently within the area of expertise.
• Knowledgeable of safety requirements and strives to maintain a safe work environment.
• Effectively gives and receives feedback; willingly asks questions and seeks direction, as needed.
• Must be able to function within a team environment as well as independently. 

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.A./B.S. degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Food Service experience required.
• A minimum of 4-5 years supervising a food production environment.
• Knowledge of Food Industry quality and sanitation standards and requirements.
• Candidate bilingual in Chinese and or Spanish a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel)

 

 

Job Summary
Start Date
ASAP
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40+
Salary and Benefits
$70,000 - $80,000 p/yr
• Comprehensive benefits package PTO. • Paid Holidays & Vacation Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Disability Insurance Retirement Savings Employee • Career growth and opportunities for promotions • 401(k) w/ Match • IFSA scholarship opportunities for FFG employees and their children • Pet insurance coverage is available as a voluntary benefit • Growth: online courses, virtual and on-site development experiences
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
4+ years
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