Kitchen Kettle Village · 1 day ago
Receiving & Production Lead - Aged & Cured
Kitchen Kettle Village is a family-owned business focused on creating exceptional guest experiences, and they are seeking a Receiving & Production Lead for their Aged & Cured Shop. This role involves overseeing the receiving of food deliveries, managing production tasks, and ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.
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Responsibilities
Receive all cheese, meat, and specialty food deliveries with care, checking counts, quality, temperatures, and overall condition
Maintain organized, clean, and clearly labeled storage areas, rotating stock using FIFO to protect quality and reduce waste
Support inventory management by communicating shortages, discrepancies, concerns, and low or high-use items to shop leaders
Lead daily production tasks including cutting, wrapping, labeling, portioning, and assembling grab-and-go cheese and meat items
Maintain consistent product presentation that reflects Kitchen Kettle Village standards and supports an inviting guest experience
Assist in training and guiding production team members on techniques, quality expectations, and proper equipment use
Help monitor production schedules so the shop is well-stocked and ready for peak guest times
Follow and model all food safety protocols, including temperature logs, sanitation routines, and removal of product that does not meet quality standards
Maintain a clean, orderly workspace that reflects pride in craft and supports safe, efficient work
Support the team and our guests by communicating clearly and assisting on the sales floor (displays, register, hospitality, and product knowledge) during busy periods
Qualification
Required
Love of retail food, especially cheese, meats, and gourmet items
Basic understanding of receiving practices (quantity checks, temperature checks, and food safety)
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and sanitation
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Clear, respectful communication and a team-focused mindset
Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally, make multiple trips up and down steps, stand for most of the shift, and perform repetitive motions used in cutting and packaging cheese and meat
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Penn Medicine HealthWorks
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Wellness programs
Scheduling flexibility for work/life balance
20% discount at all Kitchen Kettle Foods and Burnley Enterprise shops
Learning and development opportunities