Production Head – Libertad Unit (San José)

About the role

Goddard Catering Group is looking for a production head to lead the kitchen of the Libertad unit in San José. The role plans and directs daily menu production, ensuring quality, quantities and client specifications, with a focus on continuous improvement and productivity.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily production with the kitchen, bakery and vegetable processing supervisors
• Prepare and adjust menus and diets (winter and summer) in coordination with Nutrition
• Control budget compliance, raw material costs, yields and waste
• Record production quantities in the system and coordinate with Supplies
• Carry out weekly inventory control for the sector
• Ensure food safety standards (HACCP) are met
• Lead, motivate and train the team, take part in hiring and performance evaluations

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading kitchen teams
• Technical training in gastronomy (valued)
• Knowledge of costing, yields, waste and large-scale food production
• Leadership, planning, organization, results orientation and tolerance of pressure

Required skills

• Computer tools; knowledge of Posmanager is valued
• Food safety (HACCP)

Schedule: 6 to 14 or 8 to 16 hours, full availability, 6x1 shift. Location: Libertad unit, San José.