Food Assembly Lead

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Food Assembly Lead in Miami, FL (10min drive from MIA Airport).

About DO & CO: 

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 32 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and motivate the kitchen production team  
• Review daily the day’s production plan  
• Support in streamlining current process, e.g., accessibility, quality, and production assurance to guarantee best productivity  
• Adhere to food safety compliance, HACCP regulations, and FDA regulations 
• Responsible for adherence to Personnel Practices (GMP’s) and Processing Practices within the scope of the position 
• Support the day-to-day needs of the pastry kitchen production, assembly station and pastry kitchen staff  
• Support food cost goals and on-time delivery of finished product  
• Identify problematic areas and suggest solutions 
• Maintain production controls systems including daily production processes 
• Follow Hygiene process checks recordings and correct any Hygiene issues per the policy 
• Daily, inform the Production Supervisor and Jr. Production Supervisor of any production issues that may have occurred 
• Ensure all necessary tools are always on hand (e.g., Scale, temperature logs, etc.) 

Qualifications:

• Experience in a high-volume food service or food manufacturing establishment  
• Culinary knowledge in terms of procedures and practices  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timeline goals and deadlines 
• Proficient in using Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook  
• Strong leadership skills  
• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and general food safety standards knowledge is required 
• Knowledge of catering set-up procedures and presentation skills  
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills  
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment  
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently 
• Passion for working within an international team  
• Hands-on approach, self-driven and dedicated personality 
• Be flexible to be on different shifts, weekends and holidays

Diversity & Inclusion:

We want everyone to feel welcome, respected and we are committed to providing the best space, experience, and workplace for our teams - no matter what race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different and makes you. That’s what makes our team so special.