Production Lead

MOLLY MOON’S PRODUCTION LEAD

A Production Lead at Molly Moon’s is responsible for all ice cream maker responsibilities as well as managing daily production to ensure appropriate inventory including fulfillment of all internal and wholesale orders, working in collaboration with their chef to execute accurate ingredient ordering and related processes, and ensuring proper cleaning and food safety protocols. On an average day, our Production Leads are independently creating a production plan, communicating the plan to ice cream makers, ensuring cleaning tasks are fulfilled, executing ordering with vendors in collaboration with their manager, and churning out large batches of ice cream. The Production Lead offers support to other ice cream makers with daily production responsibilities and communicates with the delivery team to ensure fulfillment of orders. This position works collaboratively with their shop’s chef. Problem-solving, strong time management, and effective communication are critical components of this role.
The Production Lead reports to their location Chef and is an important on the ground leader in their kitchen in the execution of Molly Moon’s mission to make the world better, one scoop at a time, as a multigenerational community gathering place where ice cream, sustainability, and happiness are at the core of all we do. Candidates should have a flexible and optimistic attitude, be excited about new challenges, and embody our core values of being homemade, smart, generous, joyful, and brave, and thrive in an inclusive and diverse environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous professional kitchen or production experience is required, culinary school is a plus
• Previous lead or manager experience in a kitchen or similar environment, internal applicants will be considered if they have demonstrated high performance in the ice cream maker role by receiving a minimum score or 85% in their most recent evaluation
• Passion for food, cooking, teamwork, and quality
• Ability to measure ingredients accurately and perform basic kitchen math
• Ability to work independently while also being a dedicated and collaborative team player, including independent problem solving in the moment
• Ability to lead others with great communication skills, assumption of positive intent and a professional, friendly attitude
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions with precision as well as give great attention to detail
• Be 18 years old or older
• Be available at least 32 hours a week, including weekends, with no planned absences longer than 10 days in a row from June to August
• Willingness to pick up shifts in other kitchens on occasion strongly preferred
• Ability to stand eight hours, lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly, and take required breaks on time
• Washington State food handler’s permit is required
• Have access to a phone that can text and make calls
• Have access to the internet
• Molly Moon’s is a tobacco free company—we do not hire smokers

ICE CREAM MAKER RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Leads model consistency, quality and efficiency in the day to day operations of their kitchen. They demonstrate best production practices and support the ice cream makers on their team by offering in the moment direction and feedback.