Production Manager (Culinary)

Compass Group • Full-time • Wayne, New Jersey, United States • 6d ago

Position Title: Production Manager (Culinary), WAYNE NJ

Salary: 75,000.00 - 78,000.00

Other Forms of Compensation:

Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence!

An industry leading hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven by its exceptional people sharing their passion, creativity and talent to craft memorable guest experiences. Unidine’s commitment to scratch cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts and services continues to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of clients around the nation. Our restaurants, bars, cafeterias and bistros offer a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary. That is why we believe that using the freshest ingredients makes for the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends pushes us to be innovative, and giving team members the right tools and resources helps them to perform their best. Come and join our award-winning team!

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Being part of the Company is about making a difference. If you are passionate about great food and outstanding service we want you to join our team and make a difference today! As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the activities of production employees in order to prepare and deliver finished food products to the serving areas in an efficient, timely and proper manner.

Key Responsibilities:

Possesses knowledge and understanding of meal requirements
Ensures proper portioning of foods
Orders and receives food and nonfood items
Verifies all items in their proper quantity are prepared for tray line
Monitors staff completion of daily records
Verifies and submits payroll
Manages, trains, and develops staff
Collaborates with Lead cook, and FSD
Completes weekly inventory
Monitors and investigates any overages or shortages
Writes daily and weekly production schedule using the master cycle menu
Ensures all tasks on daily production schedule are completed by staff
Assures standardized recipes are followed
Works with FSD on accounting and budget processes
Participates in food quality meetings
Verifies food safety records are completed
Monitors labeling of all items with proper information
Practices and enforces all federal, state, and local regulations
Schedules Maintenance on all equipment
Adheres to all company policies and procedures
Provides GREAT customer service to our clients

Preferred Qualifications:

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred
Minimum of two to four years of retirement or adult home/care experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or training
Four plus years of direct foodservice operational management experience in a restaurant, hotel, country club and/or experience producing meals for outside groups
Inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
Excellent knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation a plus
Excellent customer services skills and experiences
Experience with P&L accountability highly desirable
Contract-managed service experience is desirable
High volume food production background highly desirable
ServSafe® certified

Apply to Unidine today!

Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates at Unidine are offered many fantastic benefits.

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Unidine.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Unidine maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1569907

Unidine

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