Food Production Associate (Per Diem)
Job Summary
The Enterprise Food Production Associate will support all aspects of culinary enterprises, including: Madd Love Meals, internal meals for 2Gen (childcare center), and YA lunches, catering, and the food truck as needed. The candidate will be reliable, arriving at work as scheduled and working a full shift. The role may require food handling, including sandwich and prepared food prep and setup, fresh produce handling, hot meal prep (if supporting YA or 2gen lunches), and support on deliveries. Teamwork, ability to take feedback and coaching, and ability to stay on task for a full shift are essential to success in this role. This is a per diem role, meaning hours will be allocated on an as-needed basis.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Enterprise Team to meet all deadlines and fulfill Madd Love Meal orders
- Follow safe food-handling practices, including product rotation, temperature control, and allergen awareness
- Able to remain productive and engaged for a full shift
- Able to arrive earlier (8-8:30 am) before regular program hours is strongly preferred
- Willingness to support deliveries to external customers
Skills/Abilities
- Experience in the restaurant and/or catering events field
- A quick and adaptable learner
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Positive attitude
- Collaborative communication skills and teamwork
- ServSafe & Allergen Awareness Certificates required
- Ability to self-manage, follow through on responsibilities and commitments, and be self-motivated
- Ability to demonstrate independence, including problem-solving independently before asking for help, setting goals, and plans to achieve them
Physical Requirements
- Work standing for extended periods
- Intermittent bending, stooping, and/or squatting
- Exposure to different temperatures and humidity levels
- Exposure to food allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, soy, fish, shellfish, wheat, eggs, milk)
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull weights of up to 50 pounds
Compensation
Per diem position with pay of $20-$23/hour.