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JustFoodForDogs · 5 days ago

Lead Production Associate

positionDel Mar, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$21/hr - $22/hr

JustFoodForDogs is dedicated to helping pets live longer, healthier lives through fresh, whole food. They are seeking a passionate Lead Production Associate to manage kitchen workflow, ensure food safety and quality, and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

Animal FeedFood and BeverageFood ProcessingHealth CarePetVeterinary

Responsibilities

Effectively manage workflow to achieve goals in a timely manner
Work with General Manager and Assistant General Manager to develop staff schedules
Leads by exemplifying team management, setting and meeting goals, and problem solving
Ensure proper food preparation and maintain critical control points, including monitoring and correcting food temperatures as needed
Works shifts in the cooking and packaging departments to execute daily production
Cooks: Responsible for preparing and cooking human grade pet food in small batches to ensure the highest safety and quality
Mixers: Complete recipes by adding oils, nutrients, and operating mixer to ensure evenly distributed ingredients; weigh and transfer finished product for packaging
Packagers: Ensure packages are accurately labeled, weighed and sealed; operate and maintain sealers to highest standards; fulfill requested quantities and transfer to freezer
Rovers: Prepare production and transfer documents, labels, move finished products to process supply deliveries
Assists with clean-up during and at end of shift
Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Qualification

Kitchen experienceTeam leadershipServSafe certificationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsMultitaskingPositive attitude

Required

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

Preferred

ServSafe certification

Company

JustFoodForDogs

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JustFoodForDogs manufactures scientifically proven, whole food diets for dogs formulated by veterinarians.
dateFounded in 2010
location
Irvine, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://justfoodfordogs.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$11.1M
Key Investors
L Catterton
2018-10-25Series Unknown· $8.5M
2017-04-25Private Equity
2014-01-01Series A· $2.6M

Leadership Team

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Sarah Meis
SVP Marketing
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Shawn Buckley
Founder
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Recent News

Business Insider
Our dogs taste-tested JustFoodForDogs frozen and shelf-stable meals: Here's what they loved and which might be the best for your pup
2025-10-06
Business Insider
Just Food For Dogs deal: Save 50% on your first autoship order of our top-tested fresh dog food
2025-09-09
PR Newswire
JustFoodForDogs and Pizzana Introduce Special Edition Pup Pizza: The Original Fresh Pizza for Dogs
2025-08-25
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