What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Production Manager position at Good Foods Co-op?
Description
Kitchen Production Manager – Full Time
Good Foods Co-op is a community-owned natural foods grocery dedicated to building a more equitable and sustainable food system. We support local farmers and producers while creating a welcoming, inclusive shopping experience for everyone in our community.
We’re looking for a Deli Production Manager who is passionate about food production, team leadership, and delivering high-quality prepared meals and café offerings. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment, enjoys coaching and developing staff, and is committed to operational excellence, food safety, and customer service.
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What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll oversee daily production operations in the Kitchen and Café areas by:
What We’re Looking For
We’re Excited To Meet Someone Who
What It’s Like to Work Here
At Good Foods Co-op, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a community. We value collaboration, accountability, and shared success. Our Prepared Foods team plays an important role in creating fresh, high-quality meals and café offerings while supporting local ingredients, sustainable practices, and exceptional customer experiences.
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Physical & Work Environment
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive wage based on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
Good Foods Co-op does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class.
Kitchen Production Manager – Full Time
Good Foods Co-op is a community-owned natural foods grocery dedicated to building a more equitable and sustainable food system. We support local farmers and producers while creating a welcoming, inclusive shopping experience for everyone in our community.
We’re looking for a Deli Production Manager who is passionate about food production, team leadership, and delivering high-quality prepared meals and café offerings. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment, enjoys coaching and developing staff, and is committed to operational excellence, food safety, and customer service.
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What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll oversee daily production operations in the Kitchen and Café areas by:
- Managing and supporting kitchen, café, and dishwasher staff
- Coordinating daily food production schedules and workflow efficiency
- Assisting with scheduling, hiring, onboarding, and employee training
- Ensuring high-quality prepared foods and café offerings are consistently available
- Monitoring department sales, labor, food costs, and production efficiency
- Maintaining clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen and prep areas
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
- Supporting merchandising, signage, displays, and product presentation
- Monitoring product quality, minimizing shrink, and properly handling unsellable items
- Collaborating with the Prepared Foods Manager on operational improvements and staffing needs
- Providing leadership, coaching, accountability, and daily operational support to staff
- Assisting with inventory counts, ordering processes, menu development and department organization as needed
What We’re Looking For
We’re Excited To Meet Someone Who
- Has 5 years of Prepared Foods, restaurant, café, or kitchen experience
- Has 2 years supervisor or personnel management experience
- Demonstrates strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Works effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Brings a strong customer service focus and positive leadership style
- Has knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
- Is reliable, detail-oriented, and solution-focused
- Has a strong interest in natural and organic foods and cooperative values
- Is comfortable working flexible schedules, including weekends
- Can safely lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied kitchen and retail environments
What It’s Like to Work Here
At Good Foods Co-op, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a community. We value collaboration, accountability, and shared success. Our Prepared Foods team plays an important role in creating fresh, high-quality meals and café offerings while supporting local ingredients, sustainable practices, and exceptional customer experiences.
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Physical & Work Environment
- Fast-paced kitchen, café, retail, and backroom environment
- Regular standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive movement
- Frequent exposure to hot, cold, and wet environments
- Use of kitchen equipment, machinery, ladders, and production tools
- Exposure to moderate to loud noise and shared workspaces
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and team lift over 100 lbs as needed
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive wage based on experience
- Leadership development and growth opportunities
- Dynamic and collaborative team environment
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
- Store discount
- Paid vacation time
Equal Opportunity Employer
Good Foods Co-op does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class.