Production Team Member

Papa John's

5301 Waterfield Dr, Garner, NC, 27529

Full Time

19 October 2026

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.

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.