Job Description

At Weckerly's, we take pride in crafting exceptional products made with all-natural ingredients, prepared from scratch in our production kitchen in Philadelphia. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented individual with a background in baking and production leadership to manage our production kitchen.

As the leader of our ice cream and bakery production team (around 7 staff members), you'll be responsible for overseeing the entire process — from planning to delivering high-quality products ready for sale. This role offers daytime weekday hours, competitive compensation with bonus opportunities, significant flexibility, a fun and collaborative work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package. We are also looking for someone with a creative flair who can help us innovate and develop new flavors that will delight our customers

Responsibilities Include:

• Production Planning:
  • Produce production plan based on wholesale, catering, retail, and promotion needs. Ideal plan should be two weeks of production and updated as necessary to stay on schedule.
  • Weekly short-term and long-term menu planning and brainstorming.
  • Provide detailed list of “to-dos” for manufacturing staff. Lists should be based on overall production plan.
  • Ability to adjust plan based on wholesale and retail needs.
• Inventory & Costing: Perform regular inventory of ingredients, WIP, and finished product. Report weekly throughput, R&D cost, and waste. Ensure we are managing inventory based on FIFO.
• Ordering : Vendor management and weekly ordering of ingredients and supplies
• Equipment Maintenance :
  • The oversight and execution of equipment maintenance.
  • Systems to perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleanings.
  • Manage maintenance and temperature logs.
  • Contacting and external vendors for preventative maintenance and repairs.
• People Management :
  • Oversee and manage the production team, ensuring effective staff performance and development.
  • Conduct training sessions for new employees to ensure they are well-equipped with necessary skills and knowledge.
  • Coordinate kitchen operations, including task assignments and workflow management, to maintain efficiency.
  • Provide ongoing support, guidance, and on-the-job training to enhance the performance of kitchen staff.
  • Lead the recruitment process, including interviewing and hiring new team members to meet staffing needs.
  • Scheduling staff two weeks in advance based on production needs. Manage request for time-off and availability changes.
• Production Tasks
  • Pasteurization: Responsible for pasteurizing ice cream bases to ensure product quality and safety.
  • Regulatory & Compliance: Record batch information into log, keep track of pasteurization charts, and records required for the Department of Agriculture.
  • Testing & Regulatory: Ensure we are testing ice cream products according to the requirements of the Department of Agriculture. Schedule quarterly Department of Agriculture inspections and reviews.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure we our finished product reflects our commitment to providing an exceptional product that taste wonderful, is safe to consume, and that follows the Department of Agriculture regulatory requirements.
  • Catering / Wholesale Order Fulfillment: Handle the fulfillment of catering and wholesale orders, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products.
• Production Oversight: Management will not be expected to regularly perform these duties; however, management should be fully competent in the following areas to ensure appropriate knowledge transfer and ability to train and provide oversight.
  • Batch Freezer Operation: Operate the batch freezer to produce ice cream for various products, including ice cream sandwiches, pints, and tubs.
  • Baking Assistance: Support the baking process as needed to prepare ingredients for ice cream sandwiches and other products.
  • Novelties: De-framing, cutting, wrapping, and packing of ice cream sandwiches.
  • Ice Cream Sandwich Production & Packaging: Assist with the production and packaging of ice cream sandwiches, ensuring high-quality standards are met.
  • Product Development & Recipe Testing: Participate in product development, including testing and refining recipes to improve or create new offerings.
  • Making sure all weights and outputs are documented for new recipes.
  • Maintaining organized and accessible information for all departments.
  • The continual development, training, and implementation of quality control procedures.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses

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