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RI Community Food Bank

Production Chef

Providence, RI · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

The Production Chefs are responsible for meal production and maintaining a food safe kitchen. Duties and Responsibilities: * Inventory tracking * Assists the manager with tracking all in-house ...

Zilli Hospitality Group

Production Chef

Waukesha, WI · On-site

$17/hr

Zilli Hospitality Group is seeking a dedicated and hands-on Production Chef to join our catering team. This role is responsible for producing high-quality hot and cold menu items while maintaining ...

EatFlavorly LLC

Production Chef/Line Cook

Houston, TX · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

As a Production Chef at EatFlavorly, you will play a crucial role in meal preparation and production in a high-volume, commercial kitchen setting. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest ...

EatFlavorly LLC

Production Chef/Line Cook

Houston, TX · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

As a Production Chef at EatFlavorly, you will play a crucial role in meal preparation and production in a high-volume, commercial kitchen setting. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest ...

The JDK Group

Lead Production Chef

Camp Hill, PA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Lead Production Chef - Join Our Award-Winning Culinary Team! The JDK Group is Central PA's premier custom catering and event-planning company, and we are excited to welcome a Lead Production Chef to ...

The JDK Group

Lead Production Chef

Camp Hill, PA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Lead Production Chef - Join Our Award-Winning Culinary Team! The JDK Group is Central PA's premier custom catering and event-planning company, and we are excited to welcome a Lead Production Chef to ...

fit-flavors

Production Chef

Chesterfield, MO · On-site

$15.50 - $18/hr

... Chef immediately. * Communicate proactively up and across the brigade -- ingredient shortages, quality deviations, timing concerns, and any factor that could affect the day's production should be ...

Compass Group

PRODUCTION CHEF

Washington, DC · On-site

$35/hr

We are hiring immediately for a PRODUCTION CHEF (FULL TIME) position. * Address : Pelham Commons at GWU 2100 Foxhall Road, NW, Washington, D.C. 20007 Note: online applications accepted only.

The JDK Group

Lead Production Chef

Camp Hill, PA

$18 - $22/hr

Lead Production Chef - Join Our Award-Winning Culinary Team! The JDK Group is Central PA's premier custom catering and event-planning company, and we are excited to welcome a Lead Production Chef to ...

Newk's Eatery

Bakery Production Chef

Oxford, MS · On-site

$11.25 - $14/hr

We are seeking a skilled and efficient Production Chef to lead cake production at our Oxford, MS bakery, which supplies high-quality cakes exclusively for Newk's Eatery locations. This position is ...

Peppers Artful Events

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Production Chef

Northborough, MA · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Bulk Food Production: Responsible for preparing large quantities of food for multiple events ... Ability to adhere to the instructions provided by chefs, with an openness to ask questions and ...

Newk's Eatery

Bakery Production Chef

Oxford, MS · On-site

$11.25 - $14/hr

DESCRIPTION We are seeking a skilled and efficient Production Chef to lead cake production at our Oxford, MS bakery, which supplies high-quality cakes exclusively for Newk's Eatery locations. This ...

Newk's Eatery

Bakery Production Chef

Oxford, MS · On-site

$11.25 - $14/hr

DESCRIPTION We are seeking a skilled and efficient Production Chef to lead cake production at our Oxford, MS bakery, which supplies high-quality cakes exclusively for Newk's Eatery locations. This ...

Newk's Eatery

Bakery Production Chef

Oxford, MS · On-site

$11.25 - $14/hr

We are seeking a skilled and efficient Production Chef to lead cake production at our Oxford, MS bakery, which supplies high-quality cakes exclusively for Newk's Eatery locations. This position is ...

Newk's Eatery

Bakery Production Chef

Oxford, MS · On-site

$11.25 - $14/hr

DESCRIPTION We are seeking a skilled and efficient Production Chef to lead cake production at our Oxford, MS bakery, which supplies high-quality cakes exclusively for Newk's Eatery locations. This ...

New Morning Market

Production Chef

Woodbury, CT · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Participate in food production for the department's multiple food programs. * Practice the highest standards of knife skills. * Must follow standardized recipes as written to produce consistent ...

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How much do production chef jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for production chef in the United States is $70,872.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $80,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a production chef?

A Production Chef is a culinary professional responsible for preparing large quantities of food, often for institutions like schools, hospitals, or catering companies. Their role involves planning menus, supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food safety standards, and efficiently producing meals in bulk. Production Chefs focus on consistency, quality control, and meeting production deadlines while managing kitchen operations and resources. They may also be involved in ordering supplies and maintaining equipment to ensure smooth kitchen workflow.

How does a production chef typically collaborate with other kitchen staff to manage high-volume meal preparation?

A Production Chef plays a key leadership role in coordinating with line cooks, prep staff, and kitchen assistants to ensure smooth, efficient meal production, especially in high-volume settings like catering or institutional kitchens. They often delegate specific tasks, oversee quality control, and maintain clear communication to meet tight deadlines and consistency standards. Collaboration is essential, as the Production Chef must integrate input from front-of-house managers and adapt to last-minute changes or dietary requests while maintaining a positive team environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a production chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Production Chef, you need strong culinary expertise, time management, and a solid understanding of food safety standards, often supported by a culinary degree or relevant certifications. Familiarity with large-scale kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and HACCP protocols is typically required. Leadership, teamwork, and clear communication are vital soft skills for efficiently coordinating kitchen staff and maintaining high production standards. These skills ensure consistent food quality, operational efficiency, and adherence to safety regulations in high-volume food service environments.

What is the difference between Production Chef vs Line Cook?

AspectProduction ChefLine Cook
CredentialsCulinary degree or equivalent experienceHigh school diploma or culinary training
Work EnvironmentKitchen, overseeing multiple stations and staffKitchen station, preparing specific dishes
Industry UsageRestaurants, catering, food production facilitiesRestaurants, hotels, catering services
ResponsibilitiesMenu planning, staff management, quality controlFood preparation, cooking, station setup

The main difference between a Production Chef and a Line Cook lies in their responsibilities and scope of work. A Production Chef typically oversees multiple stations, manages staff, and handles menu planning, while a Line Cook focuses on preparing specific dishes at their station. Both roles require culinary skills, but the Production Chef has a broader managerial and planning role within the kitchen environment.

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Infographic showing various Production Chef job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,872 per year, or $34.1 per hour.

Production Chef

Providence, RI • On-site

RI Community Food Bank
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$23 - $25/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description


Position Summary: The Production Chefs are responsible for meal production and maintaining a food safe kitchen.


Duties and Responsibilities:


  1. Inventory tracking
    1. Assists the manager with tracking all in-house inventory and works with the operations team to secure as much donated product as possible.
    2. Helps track active inventory.


  1. Meal Production:
    1. Ensures that all meals are properly prepared, labeled, and temped.
    2. Ensures that all production paperwork is properly completed each day. 
    3. Provides reports and data as requested.
  1. Food Safety & Nutrition:
    1. Ensures that all safety standards are met and maintained throughout the meal production process for compliance of RI Department of Health license regulations, including proper cleaning and sanitation procedures of the kitchen facilities.
    2. Accepts food deliveries and ensures that they are efficient, expeditious and meet required temperature check and record-keeping procedures.
    3. Produces meals following Food Bank nutrition guidelines. 


  1. Customer Service:
    1. Delivers meal orders to partner sites as needed.
    2. Works closely with staff to ensure issues/concerns about the meal program are resolved in a timely manner.


  1. Other Duties as Assigned


Skills and Qualifications:

  • Professionally trained, with experience and demonstrated ability to manage a full food service operation.
  • Three plus years’ experience in meal production.
  • Certified food safety manager.
  • Food purchasing for meal production experience of large quantity meal preparation.
  • Knowledge and experience with effective inventory management.
  • Knowledge and experience of menu planning.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, deal with interruptions, and maintain focus on tasks while producing accurate work.
  • Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly assess issues and develop new strategies.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office environment (Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard office equipment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to work with people from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check.


Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an office using computers and phones approximately 25% of the time. At least 75% of the time is spent standing in a heated commercial kitchen preparing meals and regularly lifting pans of food up to 50 pounds. On any given day or during any given period of time, the percent of time in the kitchen may vary. May walk through or work in the warehouse and is subject to varying temperatures (exposed dock, coolers, and freezers) in all seasons. On occasion, works outside of normal working hours and drives to sites and events out in the community. There may be additional, occasional, travel to attend meetings and workshops.