Lead Production Associate
Company: Just Food For Dogs
Location: Del Mar
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Lead Production Associate Reports to: Kitchen
Production Manager Location: Del Mar, CA Company: JustFoodForDogs,
LLC Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt Job Summary At JustFoodForDogs,
we’re dedicated to helping pets live longer, healthier lives
through the power of fresh, whole food. We’re looking for
passionate and driven Lead Production Associates to help bring that
mission to life in our open-to-the-public kitchens. Our ideal Lead
Production Associate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a
fast-paced environment and sets the standard for food safety,
quality, and efficiency. You’ll guide and support our kitchen team
including cooks, mixers, packagers, and rovers, while ensuring
every batch is prepared with care and precision. Strong
organization, time-management, and leadership skills are a must,
along with a genuine love for pets and real food. If you’re ready
to lead with heart and help us feed more dogs and cats the food
they deserve, apply today and join the pack! Key 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 Competencies and
Qualifications 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 ServSafe certification preferred Tenets
of the Pack (Company Values) Live Our Mission – We believe this is
more than a job. It’s a cause. Be a Team Player – We put company
goals and success first. Maintain a Positive Attitude – We bring
energy, enthusiasm, and drive to everything we do. Deliver Results
– We play to win. JUSTFOOD FORDOGS is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. JUSTFOOD FORDOGS does not discriminate due to race,
color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or
gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national
origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status,
age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected
basis, and to the extent permitted by law.
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