Culinary Center Production Line

The Pepi Family/Team....

For almost 40 years, the Pepi Companies is and has been a family-owned corporation dedicated to its employees and valued customers.  Operating in 5 Southeast US states -  Georgia, Florida, Alabama and now Mississippi and Louisiana, we are committed to providing a great place to work - part of our family - while offering custom solutions to the convenience market through great people, excellent service, and great tasting products.

While our core values remain unchanged, our company is continuously expanding to meet our employees ever changing challenges for growth and flexibility.    Core values of SERVE OTHERS, DO IT RGHT, and BE THE BEST are more than just a banner on the wall - it is how we live.

Come join the Pepi family.  Find your place and your future here.

Job Description

The Production Team Member is a vital contributor within the Pepi Foods Culinary Center, responsible for assembling and packaging great tasting, homestyle, fresh food options for vending and micro-markets. Production Team Members work on the production line, ensuring accurate portioning, assembly, and packaging of fresh food menu items while supporting Pepi Foods’ commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership

• Work collaboratively under the direction of the Floor Lead and Culinary Center Manager, embodying Pepi’s core values—Serve Others, Do It Right, and Be The Best—in all tasks.
• Assemble individual-serving, fresh, homestyle food items according to established recipes, batching instructions, and quality standards.
• Ensure product consistency, taste, and presentation meet Pepi’s high standards for customer satisfaction.

Stewardship

• Work efficiently on the production line to meet daily output goals while maintaining attention to detail.
• Report production metrics and waste data to the Culinary Center Manager as required.
• Report any equipment or supply issues to the Floor Lead to support efficient production flow.

Compliance

•  Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen environment.
• Complete post-production cleanup of kitchen areas, ensuring all workstations, tools, and equipment are sanitized and properly stored.
• Adhere to personnel safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for self and team members.

Your opportunity/benefits...

• Great Working Environment with emphasis on teamwork and great communication.
• Great hours - Day to Evening work schedule - occasional weekend work
• Pay Range of $12-16/hour - Incentive Package to include ASAP (Attendance, safety, attitude, and performance) bonus potential
• Benefits -  Health, Dental, Life, Vacation, PTO, Holidays,
• Great company to learn and grow with.

Job Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training is a bonus but not required.

Food Handler’s Certification (e.g., ServSafe Food Handler) required within 30 days of hire.

Experience:

6+ months experience of cooking in a busy kitchen or in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

Stand and work in a kitchen for 8–10 hours. Lift up to 50 lbs (e.g., food supplies). Handle heat and kitchen tools comfort