Hybrid Kitchen Manager bei JustFoodForDogs

Kitchen Manager

Job Summary

JustFoodForDogs is on a mission to help dogs live longer, healthier lives through the power of fresh food. We’re looking for a dedicated and passionate Kitchen Manager to lead operations in one of our open-to-the-public kitchens.

As Kitchen Manager, you’ll oversee daily production while upholding our highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. You’ll lead and support a team of cooks, mixers, packagers, and rovers—ensuring every meal is prepared with care and consistency. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and shares our deep love for pets and real food.

If you’re passionate about people, pets, and purpose-driven work, we’d love to have you on our team.

Apply today and cook with a cause!

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall operations for the back of house
• Responsible for proper training and developing of staff on food preparation and kitchen safety
• Work with managers to hire and on-board, manage staff schedules to the needs of the business
• Ensure company standards are upheld with quality of food, amount of food, and time it is produced
• Manage inventory: ensure kitchen is fully stocked and in compliance with safety and cleanliness standards 
• Maintain and ensure corrective temperature and preparing of foods
• Effectively and directly manage and actively participate in the following departments:

1. Cooks: Responsible for preparing and cooking human grade pet food in small batches to ensure the highest safety and quality
2. Mixers: Complete recipes by adding oils, nutrients, and operating mixer to ensure evenly distributed ingredients; weigh and transfer finished product for packaging
3. Packagers: Ensure packages are accurately labeled, weighed and sealed; operate and maintain sealers to highest standards; fulfill requested quantities and transfer to freezer
4. Rovers: Prepare production and transfer documents, labels, move finished products to process supply deliveries

• Serve as a role model for company values and protocols, setting the tone for culture within the store
• Assists with clean-up during and at end of shift

Qualifications

• Team leadership experience and skills
• Kitchen management experience
• Ability to multitask
• Attention to detail; ability to conduct repetitive tasks with quality
• Strong understanding of basic functions, various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Organizational skills
• ServSafe certification preferred

Who we are
Join us in the movement to ensure longer and healthier lives for dogs and cats. JustFoodForDogs is breaking new ground in the world of pet food! Vet-developed and recommended, we started cooking our whole food, human-grade, nutritionally balanced meals in Newport Beach in 2010 and we now have a national footprint with continuing growth plans. Learn more about what we do at www.justfoodfordogs.com.

Live Our Mission – At JustFoodForDogs, we act with integrity and build trust, treating everyone with dignity and respect. We bring passion to our mission, contribute positively to our environment, and strive to eliminate drama and negativity. Our commitment extends to exceeding expectations and supporting both our communities and the planet.

Be a Team Player – JustFoodForDogs values positive teamwork and strong relationships. We prioritize trust, support, and team success over individual recognition. Our approach is to serve others and focus on collective goals, ensuring that collaboration and mutual support are at the heart of our work.

Maintain a Positive Attitude – At JustFoodForDogs, we bring energy and enthusiasm to inspire our team. We stay optimistic, lead with empathy, and manage change with a positive outlook. Our focus is on constructive feedback and willingly assisting others to foster a supportive and confident workplace.

Deliver Results – We are driven to win with determination and commitment at JustFoodForDogs. We honor our promises, take initiative, and pay attention to the details. Our goal is to consistently deliver on our objectives while holding ourselves and others accountable for results.

JUSTFOODFORDOGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
 JUSTFOODFORDOGS does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law.