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Assistant Food Safety & Kitchen Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $28.00 - $30.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Competitive hourly pay
benefits
equity options
growth opportunities
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Nourish Markets is a pioneering company dedicated to transforming the way people access fresh, organic, and local food. Established in 2022, Nourish Markets operates as a modern food startup that integrates food, technology, and sustainability to make healthier eating more convenient for busy individuals. The company's innovative approach includes smart markets located in airports and train stations, as well as wholesale partnerships with beloved local cafes and retailers. This forward-thinking strategy reflects their commitment to building a modern food system that prioritizes health, quality, and community. Nourish Markets stands out by focusing on sustainability and accessibility, ensuring that everyone can... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years experience in USDA and/or FDA-regulated food manufacturing, commissary, or production kitchen
  • strong working knowledge of HACCP, preventive controls, GMPs, and sanitation programs
  • experience conducting food safety verification activities such as swabs, logs, and audits
  • comfortable managing food safety and traceability software
  • prior experience supervising or leading kitchen or production teams
  • solid culinary skills and willingness to work hands-on in kitchen
  • highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
  • strong communicator who can hold teams accountable while remaining supportive
  • excited to grow with a mission-driven, fast-moving startup
  • ServSafe Manager or equivalent certification or willingness to obtain
  • HACCP certification preferred or willingness to obtain
  • PCQI certification preferred or willingness to obtain
  • ability to stand for long periods
  • ability to lift up to 40-50 lbs
  • comfortable working early mornings or weekends as needed

Job Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience in USDA and/or FDA-regulated food manufacturing, commissary, or production kitchen
  • Strong working knowledge of HACCP, preventive controls, GMPs, and sanitation programs
  • Experience conducting food safety verification activities such as swabs, logs, and audits
  • Comfortable managing food safety and traceability software
  • Prior experience supervising or leading kitchen or production teams
  • Solid culinary skills with willingness to work hands-on in kitchen
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
  • Strong communicator able to hold teams accountable while being supportive
  • Excited to grow with a mission-driven, fast-moving startup
  • ServSafe Manager or equivalent certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • HACCP certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
  • PCQI certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Job Duties

  • Own day-to-day USDA and FDA food safety compliance for commissary kitchen
  • Manage and maintain HACCP and Preventive Controls Food Safety Plans
  • Ensure accurate execution of CCP monitoring, preventive controls, corrective actions, and verification activities
  • Conduct and document environmental monitoring, sanitation verification, and cleaning and chemical concentration checks
  • Lead internal food safety audits and prepare for USDA, FDA, and third-party inspections
  • Manage food safety software systems to trace ingredients, track lot codes, and enable product traceability
  • Maintain training records and ensure team compliance with food safety requirements
  • Oversee daily QA/QC checks on production runs
  • Verify product labeling accuracy, allergens, weights, and packaging integrity
  • Monitor shelf life, cold chain integrity, and storage conditions
  • Investigate and resolve quality or food safety deviations
  • Partner with Executive Chef to improve product quality
  • Supervise and support kitchen production team
  • Ensure SOPs adherence across shifts
  • Be hands-on in cooking, prep, and packaging
  • Coach and train team members on food safety, sanitation, and production standards
  • Onboard new hires and reinforce food safety culture
  • Assist with ingredient and supply ordering, inventory counts, and scheduling
  • Maintain accurate digital records using food safety software, kitchen management tools, and internal systems
  • Support development of SOPs, training materials, checklists, and logs
  • Act as communication bridge between kitchen staff and leadership

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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