Assistant Production Manager

About the Company Café Anatolia is an expanding café chain with twelve branches located throughout the North Island. We pride ourselves on our excellent reputation for serving fresh, healthy, and delicious Turkish cuisine crafted to order for our customers. Each week, we serve over 15,000 customers with a dedicated team of more than 110 employees. Our commitment to integrity and compliance ensures a high standard of service for both our customers and our staff. About the Role We are currently seeking an Assistant Production Manager for our food preparation facility in Hastings, Hawke's Bay. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of our manufacturing plant, overseeing production schedules, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. You will also supervise staff training and performance, manage record-keeping requirements, and assist the Distribution Manager as needed to optimize production and reduce waste. Key responsibilities include: - Maintaining a clean and hazard-free manufacturing environment at all times - Implementing cooking and production schedules - Adhering to batch production procedures - Ensuring compliance with company policies and HR procedures - Supervising staff training and performance - Meeting company and legal record-keeping requirements - Maximizing company revenues by achieving production targets and minimizing waste - Assisting the Distribution Manager within the scope of food production as required Requirements To be successful in this position, you should bring: - A minimum of one year of experience in food manufacturing - At least one year of experience supervising a team - Exceptional food preparation skills Hours of Work This position is full-time, with contracted hours ranging from 30 to 40 hours per week. We operate seven days a week and require flexibility for lunch and dinner shifts, including public holidays. Weekend availability is preferred but can be negotiated. Benefits We offer a competitive remuneration package that reflects your qualifications, skills, and experience, with a base hourly rate ranging from $24.00 to $26.00 (gross). You can expect consistent hours throughout the year with guaranteed minimum hours, as well as employee discounts on Café Anatolia meals. To apply, candidates must be located in New Zealand and possess appropriate work entitlements (NZ Citizen, NZ Resident, or Work Visa Holder). As an accredited employer with Immigration New Zealand, we give preference to NZ Citizens and Residents. Please submit your application directly by completing the online application form at career.cafeanatolia.co.nz and attaching your CV. We will contact only those shortlisted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.