Position available: Kitchen Supervisor
Reports to and works with the Production Manager; approximately 40 hours per week.
Real Pickles is a worker-owned co-operative in Greenfield, MA, producing organic fermented vegetables from Northeast-grown produce. Our mission is to promote human and ecological health by providing people with delicious, nourishing food and by working toward a regional, organic food system in the Northeast. As a co-operative, each worker has the opportunity to become an owner of the business and participate in shaping its future. We are committed to the work of racial justice and to creating good jobs that support the dignity of all workers.
Qualifications:
Experience supervising and training a team of more than 5 people
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Commercial food production experience
Able to do physically demanding and repetitive work for a full 8-hour shift
Ability to manage several tasks at once and to effectively problem solve
Solution seeking and adaptable to change
Strong attention to detail
Good computer skills
Responsibilities include:
Oversee day-to-day operations in the kitchen
Create and implement production goals with the Production Manager
Supervise and train Production Assistants and Assistant Kitchen Supervisors, creating an environment of safety and respect
Ensure that production staff remain safe, injury-free, and are properly trained in any tasks they perform
Ensure food safety standards and good manufacturing processes are followed
Ensure that all product sold is safe and of the highest quality
Ensure that production data is tracked and recorded accurately
Work with Production Manager on systems improvement and mechanization projects
Participate in all aspects of production, including preparing fresh vegetables for fermentation and packaging finished product
Compensation and Benefits:
$23/hour
Paid time off benefit, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 3% company match, employer-sponsored health insurance plan available (for 36+ hour/week schedule)
Eligibility after one year to become a worker-owner in our co-op
To apply:
Please email a resume, letter of interest, and 2-3 references by January 5, 2026.
Real Pickles is committed to an equitable, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is treated as a respected member of the team. We value having a diversity of life experiences and perspectives on our staff. Applicants who identify as people of color and/or LGBTQ+ are especially encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer.
