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Title: Kitchen Production Lead
Location: Tucker, GA
Hours: Full-Time — Up to 60 hours/week (weekday availability required)
Pay: $18/hour — approximately $56,160 per year
About Us
[PICKLES] by Evergreen & Market is a woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned gourmet pickle brand based in Atlanta. We make 40 small-batch flavors from scratch using real ingredients, and we’re growing fast. We’re looking for a Kitchen Lead who can take charge of daily production, maintain high quality, and keep the kitchen running smoothly.
Your Role
This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll manage a small team, prep and cook batches, and make sure everything in the kitchen stays clean, on time, and consistent.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily prep and batch production using standardized recipes
- Supervise 1–2 kitchen assistants, keeping shifts on track
- Follow all sanitation, sealing, and labeling procedures
- Ensure jars are properly filled, sealed, and cooled
- Track usage of ingredients and alert operations to low inventory
- Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen space
- Report production errors or spoilage promptly
Requirements
- Experience in a kitchen or food production setting
- Leadership qualities — ability to delegate and keep the team moving
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
- Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for full shifts
- Must be reliable, punctual, and focused under pressure
Bonus if you have:
- Food Handler’s Certification or ServSafe
- Experience with jarred, pickled, or vinegar-based products
- Commercial kitchen background
Pay & Schedule
- $18/hour
- Up to 60 hours/week
- Approx. $56,160/year based on a full 60-hour week
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Internship
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $56,160