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Production Kitchen Manager

Mama Jean's Natural Market LLC -
Springfield, MO

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Job Details

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Vendor relationship building
Kitchen health and safety standards
Financial operations
Recipe adherence
Communication with suppliers
Operational analysis
Food preparation for special diets
Maintaining an organized workspace
Production data analysis
Food service purchasing
Operations management
Establishing vendor partnerships as a food service manager
Food service health code compliance
Stock rotation management
Production schedule optimization
Team leadership
Labeling
Safety regulations
Contamination control
Data analysis skills
Labor cost analysis
Production safety compliance
Adhering to dietary requirements
Performance management
Vegan cuisine
Quality improvement leadership
Food allergen management
Team development
Quality control management

Full Job Description

Production Kitchen Manager

Reports To: Director of Store Operations

Position Summary

The Production Kitchen Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, production, quality, inventory management, food safety compliance, and financial performance of the Production Kitchen. This position oversees production staff, prepared food programs, inventory and supply management, vendor relationships, and operational execution to support cafe operations, grab-and-go offerings, and other company initiatives.

Working closely with Ownership, Directors, and operational leaders, the Production Kitchen Manager ensures high-quality products, efficient operations, regulatory compliance, and achievement of department goals.

Kitchen Operations & Leadership

Oversee daily Production Kitchen operations and production schedules.
Lead, train, schedule, and develop production team members.
Establish clear expectations and hold team members accountable for quality, productivity, safety, and operational standards.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Production, Inventory & Vendor Management

Ensure consistency, quality, freshness, and presentation of all prepared food products.
Monitor ingredient quality and ensure products meet company standards for organic, natural, clean-label, local, and responsibly sourced ingredients whenever possible.
Maintain recipe standards and production procedures to ensure consistency across all prepared food programs.
Support the development and production of offerings that meet a variety of dietary preferences and needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-conscious, and other specialty diets.
Implement and monitor procedures that minimize cross-contact and cross-contamination risks for allergen-sensitive and specialty dietary products.
Manage inventory levels, ordering, receiving, product rotation, and supply usage.
Monitor food costs, waste, shrink, and production efficiency.
Coordinate food transfers and inventory needs for cafe operations, grab-and-go programs, and other company initiatives.
Maintain productive relationships with vendors and suppliers while monitoring product quality, availability, and pricing.
Stay informed on food trends, ingredients, dietary preferences, and prepared food innovations.

Financial Performance & Pricing

Manage department profitability through effective production planning, purchasing, labor management, and inventory control.
Support recipe costing, pricing decisions, and product profitability analysis.
Utilize reporting and operational data to improve performance and support company objectives.

Food Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety regulations, sanitation requirements, and health department standards.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe production areas.
Ensure proper food handling, storage, labeling, and sanitation practices are consistently followed.
Support audits, inspections, and food safety training initiatives.

Collaboration & Organizational Support

Partner with Store Operations, Cafe Operations, and company leadership to support organizational objectives.
Collaborate with Ownership and Directors on production goals, recipe initiatives, operational improvements, and long-term planning.
Support product launches, seasonal programs, promotions, and company events.
Maintain effective communication between the Production Kitchen and other departments.

Expectations

Maintain high standards for food quality, ingredient integrity, food safety, and operational execution.
Support company commitments to organic, local, natural, and responsibly sourced ingredients whenever practical and consistent with operational goals.
Ensure recipe consistency and appropriate procedures for allergen awareness and cross-contamination prevention.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels through effective ordering and inventory management.
Monitor food costs, labor, waste, and department performance.
Support company goals through effective planning, communication, and execution.

Qualifications

Previous food service, production kitchen, restaurant, commissary, or culinary management experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of food production, inventory management, purchasing, food safety, and labor management.
Food safety certification or ability to obtain certification as required.
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze operational and financial data to support decision-making.
Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with vendors, suppliers, and team members.

Accountability

The Production Kitchen Manager is accountable for department performance, food quality, inventory management, food safety compliance, staffing, vendor relationships, operational execution, and profitability. Through effective leadership and operational excellence, this position supports the success of prepared food programs, cafe operations, and overall company growth while advancing MaMa Jean's values of Community, Integrity, and Progress.

Updated 6.22.2026

Qualifications

Previous food service, production kitchen, restaurant, commissary, or culinary management experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of food production, inventory management, purchasing, food safety, and labor management.
Food safety certification or ability to obtain certification as required.
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze operational and financial data to support decision-making.
Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with vendors, suppliers, and team members.

Position Summary

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