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+ Helps with the production, development, preparation, and maintenance of Commissary items in accordance with recipes and consistent quality standards.

+ Accurately measure, mix, cook, and package products according to established recipes and batch sizes to ensure consistent quality and taste

+ Assists with the production of items according to demand forecasts, adjusting production runs as necessary to meet customer and retail needs

+ Assists with maintaining proper inventory levels and ordering supplies as needed to prevent shortages.

+ Assists with the training of the commissary staff, fostering a positive team environment.

+ Work closely with other commissary staff to meet production schedules and quality standards, while maintaining clear communication with supervisors about progress, issues, or suggestions.

+ Helps maintain training and certification by actively attending in-person trainings and consistently utilizing digital training platforms.

+ Maintains, processes, and completes orders through digital and in person order processing.

+ Monitors batch consistency, baking times, temperatures, and product output to ensure optimal quality

+ Other responsibilities as needed.

Guest Service:

+ Greet and assist guests and team members in a friendly and courteous manner.

+ Provide knowledgeable answers to guest inquiries.

+ Promote and exemplify a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication with guests and team members.

+ Provides excellent guest service by acknowledging guests promptly and taking their orders accurately.

+ Displays excellent problems solving skills and prides themselves on finding the best resolution that exemplifies the “Lee’s Way- doing what’s best for our guests, our team, and our company”.

+ Be familiar with, and assist customers with use of, Lee’s Marketplace website.

Product Handling:

+ Ensure product freshness by watching for quality in production, rotating stock and checking expiration dates.

+ Unloading deliveries and organizing stock rooms as needed. Checking all incoming items for quality and expiration dates.

+ Ensure that all perishable items are stored at the correct temperature and dry ingredients are stored in a cool, dry place to prevent spoilage.

+ Maintain an accurate inventory of production supplies and ingredients. Use a first-in, first-out (FIFO) system to reduce waste and ensure older ingredients are used first.

+ Ensure that all recipes are followed accurately to maintain product consistency and quality.

+ Ensure that commissary goods are packaged appropriately to maintain freshness and comply with food safety regulations. This includes using proper containers or wrapping materials to prevent contamination.

+ Ensure that items are correctly labeled with pricing, ingredients, allergen information, and expiration dates.

+ Minimize product waste by tracking production quantities.

+ Ensure that any waste is disposed of properly or recycled according to store policies.

Cleanliness and Safety:

+ Maintain a clean and organized work area.

+ Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.

+ Ensure that all products, particularly those containing dairy or cream, are stored at the proper temperatures to prevent spoilage.

+ Contribute towards the proper hygiene practices for all commissary staff, including regular hand washing, use of gloves, and proper sanitation of equipment.

+ Ensure that products containing common allergens (e.g., nuts, dairy, gluten) are handled and labeled appropriately to avoid cross-contamination.

+ Report any safety hazards or equipment issues to Store Director.

+ Reporting injuries or safety concerns for team members as well as guest accidents in a timely manner to .

+ Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations.

+ Contributes towards the cleaning responsibilities in the department.

Cash Handling (if applicable):

+ Operate cash registers and handle transactions accurately.

+ Follow store policies on returns, exchanges, and refunds.

+ Ensure the security of cash and other financial transactions.

Team Collaboration:

+ Work cooperatively with team members to achieve store goals.

+ Encourage all team members to reach the highest level of teamwork and guest service at all times. Communicate and support the Lee’s MarketPlace Mission statement and Core Values

+ Participate in team meetings and training sessions.

+ Assist other departments as needed.

+ Work in a fast-paced, sometimes crowded, production environment with tact and patience.

+ Work with team to ensure products are sold well before their expiration date.

+ Attends departmental, store, and company meetings as required; contributes to profits and revenues and meets productivity standards.

+ Has knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, programs, and directives. Refers to Team Member Handbook continually to ensure policies and procedures are followed. Promotes a harassment-free environment, and immediately reports any potential harmful situation to management.

+ Maintain good order and productivity through appropriate coaching and proper documentation of these procedures. Maintain consistency with coaching procedures among team members.

+ Ensure that Team Member evaluations are done in a timely manner, and follow company policies and procedures for raises and promotions. Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to encourage professional growth.

+ Be a professional example for all team members to follow

+ High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).

+ Previous experience in retail or guest service (preferred).

+ Previous food service experience (Preferred).

+ 2+ years of food production experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Skills and Abilities:

+ Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members, and guests.

+ Strong self-motivation skills

+ Proven ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve goals.

+ Strong analytical and decision-making skills to address operational challenges.

+ Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage various store operations simultaneously.

+ Ability to learn new technology quickly.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

+ Good Math skills.

+ Ability to read and follow instructions.

+ Good verbal communication skills.

+ Age Requirements: 18 years+ Availability:Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.

+ Food handlers permit required

Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to stand, walk, twist, sit, and bend for extended periods.

+ Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

+ Manual dexterity for handling small objects and operating equipment.

+ Repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip, and balance.

+ Occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel, or crawl.

+ Prolonged periods standing and walking.

+ Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the production area.

+ Lifting may include floor to shoulder and overhead lifting repeatedly.

+ Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders are required.

Tools and Machinery:

+ Commercial Mixers

+ Pallet jack

+ Wheeler

+ Trash compactor

+ Ovens/Production machines

+ Fryers/Popcorn machines

+ Slicers/knives

+ Wrapping machine

+ Scales

+ Sheeters

+ Trays, pans, racks,

+ Tempering tools

+ Temperature-controlled rooms

+ Computers

+ Phones

+ Any other items seen fit for role

Position Summary:

Are you looking for a great career opportunity with a fast-growing company? Join our Lees Marketplace team as a Food Production Associate with our Bakery Commissary team! Our Food Production commissary team is responsible for the production, receiving, storing, and shipping of our different Bakery items. These items can range from our signature popcorn, tortillas, and sweets treats to our fresh scratch-baked goods that you find in our stores. Lees Marketplace not only produces for their 7 stores but also has the opportunity to produce items for other retailers in our area. If you are ready for an opportunity that will keep you moving and flexes your kitchen and production skills, apply to join our commissary team today!

Primary Position Duties:

• Safely set up, adjust, and operate bakery production equipment, such as popcorn kettles, tumblers, packaging equipment, mixers, ovens, and other equipment as needed.

• Contribute to a safe, clean, and positive environment; and consistently builds and supports a culture that is based on relationships and continuous improvement. Comply with food safety rules.

• Complete daily paperwork

• Work with Bakery Production Manager on production schedule per purchase orders and production forecast needs. Know and can follow master production plan.

• Manage orders on a timely manner and handle raw ingredient inventory.

• Responsible for receiving, storing, shipping bakery commissary products.

• Has knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, programs, and directives. Refers to Team Member Handbook continually to ensure policies and procedures are followed. Promotes a harassment-free environment, and immediately reports any potentially harmful situation to management.

• Attends departmental, and company meetings as required; contributes to profits and revenues and meets productivity standards

Position Requirements:

Requirements:

Experience: 2+ years of food production experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Career-minded individual with management experience.

Minimum Age: 18 Years of age.

Lifting Requirements: Ability to lift 80+ pounds

Equipment: Popper kettle, caramel kettle, tumbler, warmers, packaging equipment, scales, ovens, racks, mixers etc.

Physical Abilities: Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, twist, and bend; repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip, and balance; occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel, or crawl. Lifting may include floor-to-shoulder and overhead lifting. Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders are required.

Communication: Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, and operating and maintenance manuals.

Education or Skills:

Education: High School diploma or GED; or related job experience and/or training are required

Benefits:

-Excellent medical, dental, vision, 401K and life insurance available to full time team members

-10% discount, restrictions apply

-Ace Hardware Discount at Lees Ace Hardware locations

-Paid Time Off to those who qualify

-Paid time and a quarter on Sundays