Food Production Associate
Treasure Coast Food Bank, Florida, NY, United States
Why This Role Matters
At Treasure Coast Food Bank, our work goes beyond food—it’s about nourishing hope, dignity, and community. As a Production Team Associate, you’ll play a hands‑on role in preparing and packaging meals that directly support our neighbors in need, while also contributing to our catering and production kitchen operations.
Description
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment, enjoys working as part of a team, and wants their daily work to make a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do
You’ll support kitchen operations from prep to production while helping maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace.
Production Line & Catering Support
Assist with plating hot and cold food items
Work collaboratively with the culinary team to meet daily production and catering needs
Support quality control to ensure consistency, presentation, and food safety standards
Prep Cook Responsibilities
Assist with food preparation, including washing, chopping, and portioning ingredients
Follow standardized recipes and food safety guidelines
Support cooking, packaging, and preparation of meals for distribution
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient prep station
Utility & Kitchen Support
Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, equipment, and floors
Remove trash and recycling in accordance with safety standards
Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food deliveries
Support inventory organization and proper storage practices
Work in both production kitchen areas and cold storage rooms as needed
Other Responsibilities
Perform other duties as needed to fulfill our mission, drive our vision, and abide by our values.
Essential business/first responder: In instances of a federal, state, or locally declared emergency, Treasure Coast Food Bank is an essential business and emergency responder. All employees may be required to perform regular or emergent duties onsite. Employee safety is balanced with the needs of business and the community. Some positions are more likely to require onsite work than others.
Qualifications
Previous kitchen or food production experience preferred, but not required
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, including early mornings
Willingness to work in cold storage areas when needed
Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and detail
Team-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude
Food Handler’s Certification (or willingness to obtain)
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At Treasure Coast Food Bank, our work goes beyond food—it’s about nourishing hope, dignity, and community. As a Production Team Associate, you’ll play a hands‑on role in preparing and packaging meals that directly support our neighbors in need, while also contributing to our catering and production kitchen operations.
Description
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment, enjoys working as part of a team, and wants their daily work to make a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do
You’ll support kitchen operations from prep to production while helping maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace.
Production Line & Catering Support
Assist with plating hot and cold food items
Work collaboratively with the culinary team to meet daily production and catering needs
Support quality control to ensure consistency, presentation, and food safety standards
Prep Cook Responsibilities
Assist with food preparation, including washing, chopping, and portioning ingredients
Follow standardized recipes and food safety guidelines
Support cooking, packaging, and preparation of meals for distribution
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient prep station
Utility & Kitchen Support
Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, equipment, and floors
Remove trash and recycling in accordance with safety standards
Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food deliveries
Support inventory organization and proper storage practices
Work in both production kitchen areas and cold storage rooms as needed
Other Responsibilities
Perform other duties as needed to fulfill our mission, drive our vision, and abide by our values.
Essential business/first responder: In instances of a federal, state, or locally declared emergency, Treasure Coast Food Bank is an essential business and emergency responder. All employees may be required to perform regular or emergent duties onsite. Employee safety is balanced with the needs of business and the community. Some positions are more likely to require onsite work than others.
Qualifications
Previous kitchen or food production experience preferred, but not required
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, including early mornings
Willingness to work in cold storage areas when needed
Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and detail
Team-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude
Food Handler’s Certification (or willingness to obtain)
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