Production Supervisor (Tempo)

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We're eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef's offerings.

This role follows a 1st shift schedule, with designated days off on Saturday & Sunday.

The Production Kitchen Supervisor (PKS) is responsible for collaborating with the Ready to Heat (RTH) project manager to create SOPs and processes, and then execute shift level production plan and supervise an assigned team consisting of production cooks, kitchen associates, and kitchen stewards throughout the shift. The PKS are responsible for managing the performance of the individuals on their team, which includes participating in hiring, having coaching discussions, delivering feedback, and conducting performance reviews. PKSs must be able to oversee multiple activities simultaneously and take ownership of the kitchen employees. The PKS is responsible for exhibiting a strong working knowledge of all machinery, equipment, and processes and must be able to perform basic troubleshooting processes. The PKS must be able to manage and troubleshoot all technology and tools used in kitchen production. The PKS is responsible for maintaining and leading a food safe and quality focused culture.

Detailed Responsibilities

Create Processes and SOPs :

The Ready to Heat business is new to Home Chef and this role will have the opportunity to build and develop processes to make it successful, as well as train people on the defined processes.

• Work in tandem with the RTH project manager and cross functional partners to create SOPs
• Observe processes and identify opportunities to enhance
• Write clear descriptions of process
• Hire and train hourly resources on processes

Pre-Production Set Up

The Production Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for arriving prior to the start of production to receive the day's production plan provided by the Production Kitchen Manager. Specifically, the PKS :

Ingredient Prep, Cooking, and Portioning

The PKS is responsible for overseeing ingredient cooking, cooling, and transportation. Specifically the PKS :

Promoting and Upholding Employee Safety and Food Safety Procedures

As part of their daily responsibilities listed above, Production Kitchen Supervisors are expected to continually promote and uphold employee and food safety. Specifically, the PKS :

Training, Coaching, and Culture

Production Kitchen Supervisors are expected to take people leadership seriously, spending almost a third of their time building and maintaining a high-performing, engaged team. Specifically, the PKS :

Post Production

This position requires 10% travel.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

More About Us

Perks and Benefits

How We Work Together

We are humble team players.

We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.

We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.

We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home Chef

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you'll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged / sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.

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