About this role
Daily Production Support & Execution
- Assist the Kitchen Manager in overseeing daily production of plant-based meals and grab-and-go items
- Help coordinate batching, prep execution, packaging, and production timelines
- Ensure recipes, portioning, labeling, and presentation standards are consistently followed
- Monitor production flow and assist in troubleshooting operational bottlenecks
- Step into leadership during manager absences and help maintain smooth daily operations
- Support on-time production and delivery goals for retail and wholesale operations
Team Supervision & Leadership
- Serve as a working leader on the production floor by coaching and supporting kitchen team members throughout each shift
- Help train employees on production procedures, equipment use, cleanliness standards, and food safety protocols
- Reinforce accountability for speed, accuracy, urgency, and teamwork
- Assist with shift assignments, workflow delegation, and daily team communication
- Help maintain a positive, motivated, and solutions-oriented work environment
Food Safety & Quality Assurance
- Ensure all sanitation and food safety procedures are consistently followed
- Monitor prep areas, equipment cleanliness, refrigeration, storage organization, and production stations
- Assist with temperature logs, labeling accuracy, shelf-life monitoring, and FIFO inventory practices
- Help maintain inspection-ready standards at all times
- Quickly identify and address quality concerns or safety risks with team members
Inventory & Operational Support
- Assist with inventory counts, ingredient rotation, and supply organization
- Help minimize waste and maintain efficient product usage
- Communicate inventory shortages or operational concerns to the Kitchen Manager
- Support receiving and organization of deliveries as needed
Equipment & Facility Oversight
- Ensure proper daily operation of cold-press machines, blenders, mixers, sealers, refrigeration systems, and production equipment
- Help identify maintenance concerns and communicate repair needs promptly
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
Core Competencies
- Strong leadership presence and team support skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Process-driven with a sense of urgency
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment
- Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and consistency
- Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift 50+ lbs
What Success Looks Like
- Production shifts run efficiently and on schedule
- Team members feel supported, accountable, and productive
- Products consistently meet Ardens Garden quality standards
- Workstations remain clean, organized, and inspection-ready
- Communication between leadership and staff is clear and effective
- The Kitchen Manager can confidently rely on the Supervisor to help lead daily operations
At Ardens Garden, we dont just make juice — we make wellness accessible. The Kitchen Supervisor plays a vital role in helping our production kitchen operate with excellence, consistency, and care every single day.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- 2+ years of kitchen, food production, commissary, or manufacturing experience
- Prior supervisory or team lead experience required
- Experience in high-volume food preparation environments required
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Experience with plant-based preparation, food production, or batching is a plus
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced production environments with changing priorities
- Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred