Assistant Kitchen Manager

Carolyn's Krisps makes vegan, gluten-free cookie-crackers, and we're growing. We're looking for a hands-on Assistant Kitchen Manager to help lead our production kitchen.

You'll work side by side with our Kitchen Manager to keep production running smoothly, keep our gluten-free and allergen standards high, and help our small but mighty team do its best work.

This is a full-time, hourly role with overtime eligibility, paid time off, and paid holidays.

What you'll do

• Lead and run production shifts alongside the Kitchen Manager, and step in as lead when they're out
• Train and support kitchen assistants on recipes, packaging, and food safety
• Plan ingredient prep and production schedules to meet order volume
• Manage inventory: tracking, ordering, receiving, and rotating ingredients and packaging
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and gluten-free / allergen cross-contact controls
• Oversee packaging, labeling, shipping, and order fulfillment
• Check quality and consistency on every batch
• Keep the kitchen and equipment clean, organized, and running efficiently

Who you are

• A natural leader who still loves being hands-on in the kitchen
• Calm and organized in a fast-paced production environment
• Detail-oriented, especially about food safety and quality
• A clear communicator who makes the people around them better
• Excited about plant-based, gluten-free food (a big plus)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a bakery, commercial kitchen, or food manufacturing setting
• 1+ year in a lead, supervisor, or shift-lead role
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification, or willingness to obtain it within 30 days
• Experience with inventory management and production scheduling
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for a full shift

Schedule

Full-time, Mon-Fri

Pay & benefits

• $20–$25/hour, depending on experience
• Overtime pay eligible for hours over 40
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day)
• Annual bonus program eligible after a year
• A small, supportive team where your ideas matter