Production Clerk

Job Title: Production ClerkDepartment: Central KitchenReports To: Central Kitchen Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position SummaryThe Production Clerk is a versatile, hands-on role that supports food production operations across multiple departments, including Commissary, Bakery, Deli, and Prepared Foods. This position serves as a catch-all production role, assisting with tasks such as food preparation, cooking, baking, packaging, sanitation, and general production support. The role can be taught to individuals with no prior experience and is ideal for candidates interested in learning food production in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:Food Preparation & Production

Prepare, cook, and bake hot and cold food items according to recipes, production schedules, and safety standards.Assist with baking operations, including mixing, weighing, portioning, and monitoring product quality.Wash, peel, cut, chop, slice, grind, and prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, and seafood.Measure and weigh ingredients accurately using scales and measuring toolsAssemble ingredients to produce finished or semi-finished productsCarry pans, kettles, luggers, trays, and other food containers to and from workstations, ovens, stoves, coolers, and refrigerators

Packaging & Distribution

Package, wrap, label, price, and prepare finished goods for storage or distributionStore food products in designated areas, following the First In, First Out (FIFO) principle.Separate, organize, and arrange pallets or products for distribution to stores or departments

Sanitation & Safety

Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work area at all timesClean and sanitize workstations, equipment, utensils, and production areasWash dishes, pots, pans, trays, and production tools as neededRemove trash and recyclables and maintain waste areasFollow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standardsReport safety hazards, equipment issues, or quality concerns to supervisors promptly

General Responsibilities

Follow all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres policies, procedures, and standards as outlined in the employee handbook.Meet and exceed company standards for food quality, safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.Perform additional production-related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

No prior experience required; training will be providedPrior food production, kitchen, bakery, or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required

Language Skills

Ability to understand, speak, read, and follow instructions in English or SpanishAbility to read basic recipes, labels, and safety instructions

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbersAbility to measure ingredients accurately using standard units of measure

Reasoning Ability

Ability to follow written, verbal, and demonstrated instructionsAbility to apply common sense to carry out routine production tasks

Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Stand and walk for extended periods of timeUse hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate tools, equipment, and controlsReach with hands and arms; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as neededLift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift heavier itemsPerform repetitive motions and physically demanding tasksHave close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

Production environments may include kitchens, bakeries, commissaries, and refrigerated areas.Employees may regularly work in cold environments (approximately 41°F or below)Noise levels may be moderate to lou.dExposure to heat, cold, moving mechanical parts, and kitchen equipment is common