Momsmeals5d ago

Kitchen Lead - Weekends

United States·Oklahoma CityFull-Time, 1st Shiftlead

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Overview

The kitchen is responsible to supply thermally processed and ready to eat materials for the plate and pack operation. Areas of responsibility are decant, dish room, CIP systems,

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The kitchen is responsible to supply thermally processed and ready to eat materials for the plate and pack operation. Areas of responsibility are decant, dish room, CIP systems, WIP storage and spice batching. The kitchen lead works with their leadership to monitor and maintain production in the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner. The kitchen lead will assign team members duties within the department, provide hands on training to employees, complete production logs, quality records, and troubleshoot upsets as needed. The kitchen lead will be a team player to work collaboratively with plate and pack, quality, warehouse and maintenance to achieve the day’s production targets. The kitchen lead will solve technical problems, resolve conflicts, and achieve results through growing and developing team members in the department. The kitchen lead may need to interface with in plant USDA inspectors. This position may require team members to work in variable temperature environments during the shift 34˚F - 70˚F

Communicate effectively and regularly with team members and leaders

Adhere to strict safety, quality, and production standards including food safety and sanitation guidelines

Teach, coach, motivate, and lead team members to perform at the highest level

Collaborate with leadership and the production team to achieve business results

Ensure team member adherence to all safety, quality, and production standards

Assign team members’ tasks to ensure all job duties are completed

Inspect equipment cleanliness, configuration, and setpoints prior to production

Verify processed product counts and complete the required paperwork

Complete inventory of materials to determine efficient planning of schedule demands

Organize the team breaks to optimize efficiency and coverage

Collaborate with leadership to accomplish the day’s objectives

Assist supervisor in preparation for the shift hand-off meeting for the oncoming shift

Utilize safety equipment and consistently demonstrate all food safety and personal safety guidelines

Take the initiative to solve imperfections before they become problems

Collaborate with maintenance to ensure priority and window of opportunity for repair

Interface with USDA or regulatory representatives as necessary

Complete powered industrial truck certification

Provide break or vacancy coverage for Kitchen III, Kitchen II, OP I as required

Must be at least 18 years old

Pass a post offer drug screen and background check

Must be able to work weekends, holidays, overnights, or OT as required

Must be able to work 12-hour shifts

Be able to work in varying temperatures between 34˚F - 70˚F

Ability to work quickly and safely

Time management, organization, and prioritization skills

Previous experience working in a manufacturing and/or food distribution industry

Must have good food safety and workplace safety record

Initiative and team leadership skills

Mechanical aptitude & experience critical

Machinery troubleshooting skills

Able to train and coach new employees on tasks

Must be able to speak/read/write in English fluently

Associate degree or trade school

Prior machine operation using production processing or packaging experience

Scanning and AX/inventory experience

Experience using forklifts and pallet jacks

Bilingual in (English/Spanish)

Demonstrated commitment to safety and following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)/food safety rules

Demonstrated behaviors consistent with our Core Values of Teamwork, Relentlessly Dependable, Appreciation & Respect, Innovation & Constant Improvement, and Nourishing Our Customers

Problem solving & reasoning skills

Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms

Required to stand, communicate, and listen for a 12-hour shift

Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb stairs for a 12-hour shift

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Able to perform repetitive movements

Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

Must be able to interact with common food allergens

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Oklahoma City, United States

On-site at the office

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Listing Details

Posted: April 29, 2026
First seen: April 29, 2026
Last seen: May 4, 2026

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Days active: 4
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Trust Level: 45%
Scored at: May 4, 2026

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Mom's Meals is a leading national provider of home-delivered, medically tailored meals designed to support the nutritional needs of individuals managing chronic health conditions or seeking convenient, healthy meal solutions.

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3k+

Founded

1999

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