What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Cook position at Matchaful Culinary Lab?
Matchaful Culinary Lab – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
About MatchafulMatchaful offers sustainable Japanese matcha and active botanical nutrition. With eight café locations across NYC, we are leading the plant-based matcha and food movement in a sustainable, elevated, and innovative way.
Our Matchaful Culinary Lab in Clinton Hill serves as our dedicated culinary production facility and a signature Matchaful Café. It is the heart of our in-house food production, where we craft our signature latte concentrates—including Ginger Zing, Secret Garden, and Cacao Dream—alongside a growing selection of plant-based and gluten-free pastries, soft serve, and breakfast parfaits.
This space is designed for innovation, experimentation, and nourishment, and we are looking for a Culinary Production Leader to join our team and help bring our products to life.
Position OverviewAs a Culinary Production Leader, you will report to the Culinary Creator & Commissary and Production Manager and play a vital role in our kitchen operations. You will be responsible for the manufacturing, packing, and quality control of our grab-and-go pastries and food items, ensuring efficient and high-quality production.
You should have large-scale food production experience, a strong food safety background, and be comfortable in a fast-paced, startup environment where adaptability is key.
There are exciting growth opportunities as we continue to expand our culinary offerings and café footprint.
ResponsibilitiesFood Production & Quality Control- Prepare large-batch food and baked goods according to Matchaful’s high standards.
- Ensure quality control for all baked goods and in-house food items.
- Assist in recipe execution, testing, and process improvements.
- Maintain detailed recordkeeping for production events, food safety, and quality control.
- Assist with product development, testing, and optimization of culinary processes.
- Maintain cleanliness of the facility, ensuring all storage and production areas are organized.
- Sanitize work surfaces and equipment to meet food safety standards.
- Assist with end-of-month inventory, invoicing, and tracking production metrics.
- Support with receiving and organizing inventory, ensuring accurate order fulfillment.
- Wash dishes, sweep & mop floors, and handle recycling/trash removal.
- Create daily production task lists and delegate tasks to the prep team.
- Provide ongoing feedback to culinary prep team members and help with their development and growth
- Run production events in Marketman to ensure accuracy and track orders.
- Pack orders and manage labeling for all products.
- Assist with moving supplies, receiving shipments, and using pallet jacks.
- Communicate professionally with vendors, employees, and visitors.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing facility or similar environment.
- NYC Food Handler’s License (Required).
- Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, and attention to detail.
- Ability to stand for 8 hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable operating a fully loaded pallet jack and handling heavy loads.
- Extreme cleanliness and strong understanding of food safety protocols.
- Food safety certifications such as HACCP or SQF (preferred but not required).
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Passion for learning and a desire to grow with Matchaful!
- Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
- Expected Days: (Monday – Friday, occasional/rare weekend day if needed)
If you’re passionate about food production, sustainability, and being part of a growing culinary team, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your resume and a brief description explaining why you’d be a great fit for our team.
Join us in shaping the future of plant-based matcha and food innovation at Matchaful! 🌿
Salary : $64,350