Commissary Cook

About Bright Eyed
Bright Eyed, an extension of Happier Grocery, aims to connect culinary visions to finished products. In a landscape where culinary innovation meets reliable production expertise, our commissary supports food and beverage-related projects to embrace their distinct identity & help create a compelling product to be presented in the marketplace.

The Opportunity
We are looking for a Kitchen Production Associate to support daily food preparation and production within our commissary kitchen. This hands-on role is responsible for preparing ingredients, executing recipes and sub-recipes, completing daily production needs, and ensuring all products meet our standards for quality, consistency, and food safety.

The ideal candidate has professional kitchen experience, works efficiently in a fast-paced production environment, and is organized, dependable, and detail-oriented. This person should be comfortable following established recipes and production standards while taking direction from the Executive Chef and Production Manager.

We operate as a collaborative, hands-on team, so flexibility and a willingness to jump in where needed are essential.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, sub-recipes, and finished products according to established recipes, production schedules, and quality standards.
• Set up and maintain organized workstations to support efficient daily production.
• Ensure kitchen equipment, tools, and ingredients are properly prepared and ready for use.
• Maintain a strong understanding of recipes, ingredients, preparation methods, and finished product standards.
• Complete daily production accurately and within required timelines.
• Track daily inventory and record products produced, used, and depleted.
• Support the Chef with inventory and ordering to ensure ingredients and supplies are available for production.
• Properly label, date, rotate, store, and organize all food products.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen and workstation throughout each shift.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements.
• Communicate production needs, shortages, quality concerns, or operational issues to kitchen leadership.
• Support additional kitchen and commissary needs as required.

Principal Skills and Attributes Required

• 2–3 years of professional cooking, prep, or kitchen production experience.
• Experience in a commissary, high-volume production kitchen, catering operation, hotel, or similar environment preferred.
• Pastry production experience is a plus.
• Food Handler’s Certificate required or ability to obtain one as required.
• Working knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety practices.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple production priorities.
• Ability to follow recipes and production specifications accurately and consistently.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive food preparation and production tasks throughout the shift.