JustFoodForDogs
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Lead Production Associate
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JustFoodForDogs .
At JustFoodForDogs, we’re dedicated to helping pets live longer, healthier lives through the power of fresh, whole food. We’re looking for passionate and driven Lead Production Associates to help bring that mission to life in our open-to-the-public kitchens. Our ideal Lead Production Associate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and sets the standard for food safety, quality, and efficiency. You’ll guide and support our kitchen team including cooks, mixers, packagers, and rovers, while ensuring every batch is prepared with care and precision. Strong organization, time-management, and leadership skills are a must, along with a genuine love for pets and real food. If you’re ready to lead with heart and help us feed more dogs and cats the food they deserve, apply today and join the pack!
Job Title:
Lead Production Associate
Reports to:
Kitchen Production Manager
Location:
Chicago, IL
Company:
JustFoodForDogs, LLC
Job Type:
Full-time, Non-Exempt
Key Responsibilities
Effectively manage workflow to achieve goals in a timely manner
Work with General Manager and Assistant General Manager to develop staff schedules
Lead by exemplifying team management, setting and meeting goals, and problem solving
Ensure proper food preparation and maintain critical control points, including monitoring and correcting food temperatures as needed
Work shifts in the cooking and packaging departments to execute daily production
Cooks: Prepare and cook human-grade pet food in small batches to ensure the highest safety and quality
Mixers: Complete recipes by adding oils, nutrients, and operate mixer to ensure evenly distributed ingredients; weigh and transfer finished product for packaging
Packagers: Ensure packages are accurately labeled, weighed and sealed; operate and maintain sealers to highest standards; fulfill requested quantities and transfer to freezer
Rovers: Prepare production and transfer documents, labels, move finished products to process supply deliveries
Assist with clean-up during and at end of shift
Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Qualifications
Team leadership experience and skills
Kitchen experience
Ability to multitask
Attention to detail; ability to conduct repetitive tasks with quality
General understanding of basic kitchen functions, various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
Organizational skills
ServSafe certification preferred
Company Values Live Our Mission
– We believe this is more than a job. It’s a cause.
Be a Team Player
– We put company goals and success first.
Maintain a Positive Attitude
– We bring energy, enthusiasm, and drive to everything we do.
Deliver Results
– We play to win.
Equal Opportunity Employer
– JUSTFOODFOR DOGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law.
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Lead Production Associate
role at
JustFoodForDogs .
At JustFoodForDogs, we’re dedicated to helping pets live longer, healthier lives through the power of fresh, whole food. We’re looking for passionate and driven Lead Production Associates to help bring that mission to life in our open-to-the-public kitchens. Our ideal Lead Production Associate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and sets the standard for food safety, quality, and efficiency. You’ll guide and support our kitchen team including cooks, mixers, packagers, and rovers, while ensuring every batch is prepared with care and precision. Strong organization, time-management, and leadership skills are a must, along with a genuine love for pets and real food. If you’re ready to lead with heart and help us feed more dogs and cats the food they deserve, apply today and join the pack!
Job Title:
Lead Production Associate
Reports to:
Kitchen Production Manager
Location:
Chicago, IL
Company:
JustFoodForDogs, LLC
Job Type:
Full-time, Non-Exempt
Key Responsibilities
Effectively manage workflow to achieve goals in a timely manner
Work with General Manager and Assistant General Manager to develop staff schedules
Lead by exemplifying team management, setting and meeting goals, and problem solving
Ensure proper food preparation and maintain critical control points, including monitoring and correcting food temperatures as needed
Work shifts in the cooking and packaging departments to execute daily production
Cooks: Prepare and cook human-grade pet food in small batches to ensure the highest safety and quality
Mixers: Complete recipes by adding oils, nutrients, and operate mixer to ensure evenly distributed ingredients; weigh and transfer finished product for packaging
Packagers: Ensure packages are accurately labeled, weighed and sealed; operate and maintain sealers to highest standards; fulfill requested quantities and transfer to freezer
Rovers: Prepare production and transfer documents, labels, move finished products to process supply deliveries
Assist with clean-up during and at end of shift
Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Qualifications
Team leadership experience and skills
Kitchen experience
Ability to multitask
Attention to detail; ability to conduct repetitive tasks with quality
General understanding of basic kitchen functions, various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
Organizational skills
ServSafe certification preferred
Company Values Live Our Mission
– We believe this is more than a job. It’s a cause.
Be a Team Player
– We put company goals and success first.
Maintain a Positive Attitude
– We bring energy, enthusiasm, and drive to everything we do.
Deliver Results
– We play to win.
Equal Opportunity Employer
– JUSTFOODFOR DOGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law.
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