MOW Lead Production Supervisor

Feed More collects, prepares and distributes food to neighbors in need. With a service area that stretches across 34 cities and counties, our comprehensive programs and Agency Network are dedicated to providing our communities with access to quality food and healthy meals year-round.

With the help of over 100 employees, close to 300 members of Feed More’s Agency Network and around 200 volunteers a day, Feed More is able to carry out its mission of fighting hunger throughout Central Virginia. Feed More is a proud member of Feeding America and Meals on Wheels America.

At Feed More, we want everyone to have a seat at the table. We envision our table as a lively gathering of wonderfully, unique individuals where differences are encouraged and appreciated. And, of course, our table is full of good, nutritious food.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy is both the right thing to do, and a compelling business rationale. Feed More recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage and our business success reflects the quality and skill of our people. That’s why Feed More is committed to seeking out and retaining the finest talent.

We’re looking for: The MOW Lead Production Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Food Production Manager, or Assistant Kitchen Manager in their absence, with the supervision of Meal on Wheels production, production staff, and volunteers. Responsible for covering multiple positions in Meals on Wheels food preparation as needed to ensure consistent production completion due to staff PTO and volunteer supervision in multiple locations.Assists FPM and AKM with maintaining timely production and exemplary sanitation standards. Must possess exceptional people skills because of the unique nature of the work and the high volume of volunteers.

Department: Community Kitchen

Reports To: Food Production Manager

Category: Full-time, salaried, exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: Meals on Wheels Production Cooks and Volunteers

Budgetary Responsibility: None.

Major Job Accountabilities:

• Ensures follow through of daily Meals on Wheels cooking priorities and schedules.
• Works closely with FPM and AKM to maintain proper sanitation schedule, enforces safety procedures and proper sanitation throughout the Meals on Wheels Production area.
• Covers multiple positions as needed to ensure consistent coverage due to staff PTO and volunteer supervision.
• Work closely with FPM to ensure that all recipes and appropriate adjustments are finalized for entry into computerized file.
• Assist Meals on Wheels Production staff and volunteers in all phases of production, quality assurance, safety and sanitation techniques to meet scheduled production needs and industry regulations
• Assists with training of Meals on Wheels production staff and volunteers
• Assists with coordinating assignments of volunteers to specific work areas
• Liaison between Meal Packaging Supervisor and Meals on Wheels Production
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Attends regular staff meetings and in-service training

Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma and at least five years of proven work experience in a commercial kitchen environment or a combination of education and experience that will provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• ServSafe Certification required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal skills, good time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good math skills
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and personalities
• Ability to meet crises calmly, show attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision, show initiative, flexibility, work in a team environment, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under deadlines
• Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less
• Proficient in MS Office: i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior
• Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation
• Performs all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Must have flexible schedule to accommodate corporate needs, occasional night and/ or weekend work may be required

Preferred:

• Five to seven years previous work in food preparation, food service or restaurants
• Prior experience with non-profit organizations
• Strong customer service expertise
• Knowledge of food bank programs, an awareness of how specific functions relate to programs and the mission of food banks
• Familiar with community feeding programs

Company Benefits: In addition to competitive wages, we’re proud to offer full time employees with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K, generous paid time off, 11 paid holidays and more.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to hr@FeedMore.org by September 1, 2025. We kindly request no phone inquiries.

Feed More, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person