Production Cook

Culinary Production Leader Matchaful Culinary Lab - Clinton Hill, Brooklyn About Matchaful Matchaful offers sustainable Japanese matcha and active botanical nutrition. With eight café locations across NYC, we are leading the plant-based matcha and food movement in a sustainable, elevated, and innovative way. Our Matchaful Culinary Lab in Clinton Hill serves as our dedicated culinary production facility and a signature Matchaful Café. It is the heart of our in-house food production, where we craft our signature latte concentrates"”including Ginger Zing, Secret Garden, and Cacao Dream"”alongside a growing selection of plant-based and gluten-free pastries, soft serve, and breakfast parfaits. This space is designed for innovation, experimentation, and nourishment, and we are looking for a Culinary Production Leader to join our team and help bring our products to life. Position Overview As a Culinary Production Leader, you will report to the Culinary Creator and Commissary and Production Manager and play a vital role in our kitchen operations. You will be responsible for the manufacturing, packing, and quality control of our grab-and-go pastries and food items, ensuring efficient and high-quality production. You should have large-scale food production experience, a strong food safety background, and be comfortable in a fast-paced, startup environment where adaptability is key. There are exciting growth opportunities as we continue to expand our culinary offerings and café footprint. ResponsibilitiesFood Production and Quality Control Prepare large-batch food and baked goods according to Matchaful's high standards. Ensure quality control for all baked goods and in-house food items. Assist in recipe execution, testing, and process improvements. Maintain detailed recordkeeping for production events, food safety, and quality control. Assist with product development, testing, and optimization of culinary processes. Kitchen and Facility Management Maintain cleanliness of the facility, ensuring all storage and production areas are organized. Sanitize work surfaces and equipment to meet food safety standards. Assist with end-of-month inventory, invoicing, and tracking production metrics. Support with receiving and organizing inventory, ensuring accurate order fulfillment. Wash dishes, sweep and mop floors, and handle recycling/trash removal. Operations and Team Collaboration Create daily production task lists and delegate tasks to the prep team. Provide ongoing feedback to culinary prep team members and help with their development and growth Run production events in Marketman to ensure accuracy and track orders. Pack orders and manage labeling for all products. Assist with moving supplies, receiving shipments, and using pallet jacks. Communicate professionally with vendors, employees, and visitors. Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing facility or similar environment. NYC Food Handler's License (Required). Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, and attention to detail. Ability to stand for 8+ hours and lift up to 50 lbs. Comfortable operating a fully loaded pallet jack and handling heavy loads. Extreme cleanliness and strong understanding of food safety protocols. Food safety certifications such as HACCP or SQF (preferred but not required). Authorized to work in the U.S. Passion for learning and a desire to grow with Matchaful! Job Details Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Expected Days: (Monday - Friday, occasional/rare weekend day if needed) How to Apply If you're passionate about food production, sustainability, and being part of a growing culinary team, we'd love to hear from you! Submit your resume and a brief description explaining why you'd be a great fit for our team. Join us in shaping the future of plant-based matcha and food innovation at Matchaful! ?

Created: 2025-02-18