Production Manager

Position Description: Production (BOH) Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Foodservice Director EEO Category: First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers Estimated Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 6am to 3/4pm, depending on needs. Other hours needed would be occasional emergencies, delivery hour changes, calls from staff for information. Looking to make a hire for May 31 start.Overview As the Production Manager, works within the Dining Services Department to ensure that high quality, properly seasoned, nutritious food and menus are being provided throughout the operation, in a fiscally responsible and sustainable manner. Works professionally and cooperatively as a valued member of the dining services management team, assisting with any aspect of the dining services program necessary. Essential Functions/ResponsibilitiesParticipates in hiring, scheduling, timekeeping, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions of kitchen staff. Assists the Executive Chef with supervision and coordination of culinary activities in all operations. Selects appropriate vendors. Makes food purchases and controls inventory in a fiscally responsible manner. Assists the Executive Chef with developing and selecting the recipes to be used within the operation. Assists the Executive Chef with standardizing the production of menus and recipes so as to ensure that quality is offered at all times; communicates with the CDS Home Office regarding changes to the CDS production recipes and menus as necessary. Estimates and forecasts food consumption, monitoring production volumes, and adjusting future production as needed; maintains budgetary controls. Maintains an organized system of comprehensive production record keeping. Assists the Executive Chef with planning, costing and pricing of menus. Ensures that all kitchen equipment works and is maintained properly, kitchen and office is organized. Ensures the kitchen is always safe and sanitary; C.L.E.A.N.Works! program is followed. Maintain good public relations with all customers, clients, staff, vendors, and the community; achieves high levels of customer and client satisfaction. Conducts continuing analysis of production, recommending any operational changes necessary to the Executive Chef. Physical Demands/Work Environment The Production Manager position involves working in an office environment operating standard office equipment and technology along with physical work in a commercial kitchen environment. Responsibilities include moving inventory, product, carts, tables, etc. as well as using kitchen utensils and commercial kitchen equipment. Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs. Environment may include hot, humid, or cold temperatures. May require extended working hours at times. Education - Skills - ExpectationsMinimum of 3 years food service experience. ServSafe Certification Bachelor's degree preferred. Management experience preferred. Must possess a positive, can-do attitude, be detail-oriented, and possess a well-rounded knowledge of the food service industry. Must maintain professionalism at all times, and work with others in a cooperative manner, even while working under pressure. Willing to engage actively in the physical work of a high-quality hospitality service operation. As a representative of Creative Dining Services, must function in accordance with our corporate Mission, Vision, and Core Values statements. We Offer: • Competitive pay and bonus opportunities • Medical, dental and vision insurance • 401(k) with a company match • Paid time off • And much, much more! About Creative Dining Services Creative Dining Services partners with college, universities, Fortune 100 companies, full-service senior living communities, conference centers and K-12 schools and camps to provide a different kind of hospitality and facility management services experience - one that's fun, innovative, and focused on your community. Why? Because that's how it should be. Creative Dining Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran-Friendly!

Created: 2026-03-04