Company description Our mission is to help local entrepreneurs jump-start early-stage food companies and food related businesses by providing low cost, low risk access to shared-use commercial kitchens and other industry-specific technical resources.
 

Our goal is to help grow the local food economy by creating a community of support for food entrepreneurs and cultivating an environment where emerging culinary startups can test, create, scale and thrive.

This is a place where food producers, farmers, fishermen and other industry members can connect directly with consumers, engage the community and collaborate with peers.

Hope & Main’s nonprofit incubator program supports dozens of food-related companies, including specialty food product makers, artisanal bakers, caterers, food trucks, farmers, personal chefs and nutritionists.

Job description

Hope & Main
Warren, RI
Production Supervisor 

OVERVIEW:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for the oversight and implementation of all culinary activities related to contract manufacturing on behalf of Hope & Main, reporting directly to our Executive Director of Operations. Responsibilities will include preparation of specific, contracted food products, both independently and as a part of a team. This individual must be able to follow strict recipes, operational plans, and fulfill all HACCP requirements. We expect an extremely high level of cleanliness and vigilance over food safety regulations and industry best practices. Non-Disclosure Agreement required. Part time position. 10-15 hours per week, mostly evening/overnight hours. Opportunity for more hours as production demand increases.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
A strong communicator who is organized, dependable and clearly demonstrates culinary competency with a positive attitude. This individual should have general knowledge of commercial kitchens, the equipment therein and related, and be able to troubleshoot common issues.

SCOPE OF WORK
– Lead production and quality controller of contract manufacturing products
– Supervise accuracy of recipes, measurements/scaling, pH specifications. (Includes calibration/maintenance of related equipment.)
– Monitoring and recording of processes, HACCP, time and temperature
– Occasional ordering of ingredients and supplies
– Staff training/supervision
– Thorough, regular cleaning and sanitation of kitchen and equipment

PREFERRED PREREQUISITES:
-ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification
-Culinary degree/certification
-Ability to lift at least 50lbs
-Ability to stand for long periods of time
-No food allergies
-Availability on nights/weekends/holidays
-Reliable access to transportation

Compensation this position is : hourly, $15/hr + Application instructions Deadlineno deadline