Description

Location: Wilmington, DE

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $28–$30/hour (based on experience)

Reports to: Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager

About Nourish Markets

At Nourish Markets, we believe access to fresh, organic, and local food should be simple and affordable—no matter how busy life gets. Founded in 2022, our mission is to combine food, technology, and sustainability to make better eating radically more convenient.

From smart markets in airports and train stations to wholesale partnerships with beloved local cafés and retailers, we’re building a modern food system that puts health, quality, and community first.

The Role

We’re hiring an Assistant Food Safety & Kitchen Manager to serve as the right hand to our Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager and the day-to-day owner of food safety and quality systems in our USDA/FDA-regulated commissary kitchen.

This is a high-impact, multi-hat role for someone who thrives at the intersection of:

food safety & compliance
kitchen operations & production
people leadership & process building

Food safety is the primary responsibility, but this role is also deeply embedded in kitchen production, team supervision, quality control, and administrative operations. You’ll be hands-on in the kitchen while also owning documentation, verification, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance (Primary Focus)

Own day-to-day USDA and FDA food safety compliance for our commissary kitchen
Manage and maintain HACCP and Preventive Controls Food Safety Plans
Ensure accurate execution of:
CCP monitoring
Preventive controls
Corrective actions
Verification and validation activities
Conduct and document:
Environmental monitoring (e.g., Listeria swabs)
Sanitation verification
Cleaning and chemical concentration checks
Lead internal food safety audits and prepare for:
USDA inspections
FDA inspections
Third-party audits (as applicable)
Manage food safety software systems to:
Trace incoming ingredients
Track lot codes and batch production
Enable full product traceability and recall readiness
Maintain training records and ensure all team members are compliant with food safety requirements
Stay current on regulatory updates and proactively adjust procedures as needed

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

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 the Executive Chef to continuously improve consistency and product quality

Kitchen Operations & Team Supervision

Supervise and support the kitchen production team during daily operations
Ensure SOPs are followed consistently across shifts
Be hands-on in cooking, prep, and packaging as needed
Coach and train team members on:
Food safety
Sanitation
Production standards
Help onboard new hires and reinforce a strong food safety culture

Administrative & Operational Support

Assist with:
Ingredient and supply ordering
Inventory counts and reconciliation
Scheduling and labor coordination
Maintain accurate digital records using:
Food safety software
Kitchen management tools
Google Sheets and internal systems
Support documentation development:
SOPs
Training materials
Checklists and logs
Act as a communication bridge between kitchen staff and leadership

Compensation & Growth

Competitive hourly pay: $28–$30/hour
Benefits, equity options, and growth opportunities
High visibility role with opportunity to grow into:
Food Safety Manager
Operations Manager
Kitchen Manager
Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team shaping the future of food

Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

3+ years experience in a USDA and/or FDA-regulated food manufacturing, commissary, or production kitchen
Strong working knowledge of:
HACCP
Preventive Controls
GMPs
Sanitation programs
Experience conducting food safety verification activities (e.g., swabs, logs, 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 the 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

Certifications (Required or Willing to Obtain)

ServSafe Manager or equivalent (or willingness to obtain)
HACCP certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
PCQI certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for long periods
Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs
Comfortable working early mornings or weekends as needed

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