Location: Matchaful Culinary Lab – Clinton Hill, BrooklynAbout 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.- Track and monitor production targets closely with Commissary Manager.Kitchen & Facility Management- Maintain cleanliness of the facility; keep storage and production areas organized.- Sanitize work surfaces and equipment to meet food safety standards.- Assist with end-of-month inventory, invoicing, and tracking production metrics.- Support receiving and organizing inventory; ensure accurate order fulfillment.- Wash dishes, sweep & mop floors, and handle recycling/trash removal.Operations & Team Collaboration- 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.- Provide process improvements to improve hourly labor and production targets.- 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.Qualifications- 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 Details- Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time- Pay: $64,000 plus potential annual bonus- Expected Hours: 40 per week (Monday – Friday)- Schedule: 8-hour shiftsHow to ApplyIf 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 to retail@matchaful.com 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!