Job Description
Salary: $21-25/hr
Company Overview
My Healthy Penguin is a Southern California-based meal prep company specializing in fresh, healthy meals delivered directly to customers and stocked in Grab & Go fridges in local private gyms, businesses and more. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Production Manager to lead our plating and packaging team and help maintain the high standards our customers expect.
Position Summary
The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations related to meal plating and packaging. This includes managing production flow, ensuring food safety and quality control, supporting employee training, and maintaining a positive and efficient team environment. Youll be on the floorsolving problems in real time, managing chaos, and keeping the shift focused and productive.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the plating and packaging of meals during scheduled shifts
Ensure meals meet portioning, labeling, and presentation standards
Manage and verify the Pick & Pack (bagging) process for customer order accuracy
Uphold all SOPs related to food safety, cleanliness, and operational flow
Lead daily production huddles and keep team momentum strong throughout the day
Train and support new hires and hold existing staff accountable to standards
Communicate with the Head Chef and Operations Manager to resolve any shortages or production issues
Monitor and respond to bottlenecks or slowdowns in real time
Have direct reports 6-15 people at a time
Requirements
23 years of experience in a food production, catering, commercial kitchen, or meal prep environment
Proven leadership experience (managing teams in a fast-paced setting)
Strong attention to detail and time management
Comfortable giving direction and handling real-time decision making
Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage multiple moving parts
Food Handler's Card (San Bernardino County) required upon hire
ServSafe certification preferred
Work Schedule
Wednesdays: 9AM 4PM (May potentially be longer in the coming months)
Fridays: 10:30 AM 4:30 PM
Saturdays: 8:30 AM 5:30 PM
Part-time