Prepared Foods Manager

Mother's Market & Kitchen, Inc.
Irvine, CA

As a Prepared Foods Manager , you’ll lead teams across our kitchen, deli, and juice bar, ensuring exceptional food quality, service, and operational excellence.

Hourly Pay: $24/hour – $75,000/year

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & in-store discounts

What You’ll Do

Team Leadership & Development

  • Supervise and coach staff in the Kitchen, Juice Bar, and Deli covering both front & back of house

  • Hire, train, evaluate, and discipline team members to maintain high performance and morale

  • Create a positive culture: recognize achievements, give constructive feedback, and “lead from the front”

Operational Excellence

  • Ensure food prep meets portioning, plating, and presentation standards

  • Manage inventory, place orders, minimize waste, and control food cost

  • Maintain sanitation, safety, and health regulations ensuring compliance and preparing for health inspections

Financial & Administrative Management

  • Oversee departmental budgets, control labor expenses, and analyze financial variances

  • Maintain payroll records and POS transaction reviews

  • Build strong vendor relationships and manage service or maintenance requests efficiently

Customer Focus

  • Serve as the primary point of contact during customer issues resolving complaints personally and promptly

  • Foster customer rapport: learn regulars by name and create a welcoming atmosphere


What You Bring

  • Experienced: 2+ years managing food service operations (preferred 3–5 in similar settings)

  • Trained: High school diploma/GED required; culinary or hospitality diploma is a bonus

  • Food-Savvy: Strong understanding of food safety, cooking techniques, and portion control

  • Leader: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills

  • Physically Fit: Able to lift up to 50 lbs. (~100 times/day), stand/walk extensively

  • Adaptable: Available for varied shifts, including weekends, holidays, and across store locations

  • Hands-on Leadership: Train your team, coach them to excel, and set performance metrics

  • Impactful Role: Shape food quality, customer experiences, and operational efficiency


Why Join Mother’s Market?

You’ll be part of a mission-driven company that values wellness, sustainability, and outstanding customer service. We foster an inclusive workplace where team members are respected and encouraged to grow.



Equal Opportunity Employer

Mother’s Market is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.


Make Health Your Mission—Apply Today!

If you're ready to lead with passion, support your team, and make a real impact at Mother’s Market, we'd love to meet you.

Posted 2026-04-09

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