Production Team Member

• Job Summary

  The Production Team Member is responsible for producing high quality dough within PJ Food Service specifications, maintaining all equipment in a highly sanitized environment and ensuring all dough is handled properly.

  Duties and Responsibilities

  • Place dough balls into clean trays according to PJ Food Service standards.

  • Monitor productivity standards by analyzing metrics surrounding key performance indicators. Recommend/implement ways to improve performance.

  • Insure all dough trays are properly dated, stack and down-stack proper number of trays and maintain rotation practices at proper cooling temperature(s).

  • Maintain and document Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards on cleanliness and sanitation to insure product is free of contamination or foreign material.

  • Presoak dough trays and process through tray washer.

  • Perform advanced lock out/tag out of all dough production equipment prior to cleaning/sanitizing. Wash, rinse and sanitize all dough processing equipment and production room upon completion of production.

  • Document and sign off on various processes in dough production (sanitation, rejection procedure, dough weight, etc.)

  • Adhere to all prescribed safety practices, including wearing the proper safety equipment/uniform.

  • Perform general housekeeping for the Quality Control Center as requested.

  • Operate floor maintenance equipment to clean carpets and other flooring.

  • Use cleaning chemicals and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in a safe and proper manner.

  • Ensure compliance with PJFS Safety standards, Sanitation and HACCP policies & procedures, federal, state and local regulations (OSHA, FDA, DOL) and all Papa John’s International, Inc., policies & procedures.

  • Other duties may be assigned.

• Additional Job Description
  Additional Job Description

  Education, Experience & Certifications

  • High school or equivalent preferred.

  • Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.

  • Food handling certification preferred.

  Functional Skills

  • Ability to read and/or understand written and/or verbal policy, instruction and direction in English required.

  • Good eye/hand coordination needed.

  • Experience at repetitive activity for a prolonged period of time.

  • Basic mathematical skills preferred.

  • Basic mechanical skills preferred.

  Our Values

  • EVERYONE BELONGS – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Teamwork
  • DO THE RIGHT THING – Integrity, Character and Community
  • PEOPLE FIRST – Customer and Team member Focus
  • INNOVATE TO WIN – Think Differently and Lead Change
  • HAVE FUN – It’s Pizza, It Has To Be Fun!

  Our Core Competencies

  • CUSTOMER FOCUSED - Put the customer’s needs first
  • RESULTS DRIVEN – Commit to achieving objectives
  • INNOVATIVE MINDSET – Open to new ideas and ways of doing business
  • STRATEGIC THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – Engage in logical and systematic thinking
  • COLLABORATION – Work together in the most effective way

  Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

FAQ's:

Q) Does Papa John’s hire for production-focused kitchens?

A) Yes, roles focus on pizza assembly and oven operations.

Q) Are delivery and in-store roles separated?

A) Yes, responsibilities differ by position.

Q) Are online orders a major part of daily volume?

A) Yes, most orders are received digitally.

Q) Do employees manage rush-based production flow?

A) Yes, kitchens operate in timed production cycles.

Q) Is night-shift availability common?

A) Yes, late-evening shifts are frequently staffed.