Pasta-Mozz Production Manager

Uncle Giuseppe's is currently looking for a Pasta/Mozzarella Production Manager for our newest gourmet location in Sayville, NY. The Production Manager for our Pasta /Mozzarella division will be responsible for making fresh Pasta and Mozzarella according to Uncle Giuseppes authentic Italian recipes. The Production Manager utilizes fresh mozzarella curd to heat, stretch by hand, and make house-made mozzarella. Additionally for pasta production, the Production Manager manages all aspects of the process: stretch by hand, create various molds and doughs to be turned into authentic house-made pasta.

Responsibilities

• Records daily the weight of ingredients used, batch sizes, and amounts transferred to other outlets
• Manages and supervises staff, with responsibilities in interviewing, training and scheduling
• Makes variations in time cycles and ingredients used as necessary for succeeding batches
• Cares for and handles products with careful attention to quality control and waste management
• Weighs, packages and labels pasta and mozzarella lab offerings.
• Stocks display refrigerators neatly, accurately and with care
• Provides guest service and information on pasta making and mozzarella making process to customers as requested
• Cleans workstation thoroughly following food safety best practices
• Ensures collateral supplies are in stock and being utilized properly in the lab
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in cheese/dairy department coupled with strong customer service experience.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Highly organized and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail for accuracy in all facets of the position
• Must speak, read and communicate in the English language

Working Conditions

• Most of the time is spent moving about continuously on hard surfaces. There may be a need to frequently position oneself to examine and/or scan merchandise, including bending, climbing, crawling, handling, pulling, reaching, and stooping.
• May require lifting objects up to 30 pounds. May require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects more than 30 pounds with assistance.
• Usually in a comfortable indoor environment surrounded by moving machinery and/or loud equipment that may require shouting in order to be heard. There could be exposure to temperature extremes from freezers, ovens, and/or coolers.
• There may be occasional exposure to cleaning agents, sharp objects/industrial equipment necessary to perform job duties and functions.