Production Assistant III
- Hospitality
- Full-time
Work Mode: Onsite
This is a full-time position. Shifts will vary on weekdays and weekends varying between 5:00 am and 9:00 pm CST.
Opportunity
The Production Assistant III is responsible for preparing, packaging, serving, and merchandising premium, freshly made products while delivering exceptional customer service. You’ll work in a fast-paced, upscale environment where quality, cleanliness, and product expertise are essential. This role requires attention to detail, food safety awareness, product knowledge, and a passion for helping customers make informed choices.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greet guests warmly and assist with product selection, portion recommendations, cooking or reheating tips, and slicing preferences
- Provide knowledgeable recommendations on products, pairings, and preparation methods
- Slice, weigh, cut, trim, and package products to store standards and customer requests while using proper techniques and equipment.
- Prepare fresh foods according to store recipes and standards
- Ensure all items are properly labeled
- Maintain attractive and well-stocked cases that reflect the store’s premium image
- Rotate products to ensure freshness, quality and minimize waste
- Maintain department organization standards in back stock areas and front of house
- Follow all food safety and sanitation protocols, including proper handling, storage, and cleaning procedures
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and equipment
- Monitor product freshness and rotate stock to ensure quality
- Opening or closing the department for operation
- Create daily food preparation lists
- Process and track shrink/waste
- Follow dress code and grooming standards that reflect the upscale environment
- Work closely with other departments to support cross-functional needs and smooth operations
- Work in multiple food prep areas as needed
- Training of new team members as needed
Skills/Requirements
- Highschool diploma or equivalency required
- Must be 18 years old or older and have ability to obtain ServSafe certification
- 1+ years previous food production or service experience required
- Ability to read and follow a recipe
- Ability to operate slicers, scales, and other equipment safely
- Ability to use POS systems and comfortable with cash handling
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand for extended periods of time
- Flexible availability, including early morning, nights, weekends, and holidays
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The hourly range for this position is $18.30 - $22.90. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including candidate's education and work location.