Produce Assistant Supervisor

Who we are

Join the team at Cookbook Market , where passion for great food and genuine hospitality come together in a fast-paced, energetic environment! We’re looking for dedicated, team-oriented individuals who thrive in a dynamic setting and take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned hospitality professional or eager to grow in the industry, we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career advancement. If you love working with great people, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and want to be part of a team that values quality, teamwork, and community, we’d love to hear from you!

Core Values

Hospitality

Hospitality is who we are; it's the kindness we extend to each other; it's the friendly and genuine reception of our guests. Hospitality is the excitement & enthusiasm with which we approach our guests, our spaces, each other, and our positions. We expect our team members to execute our concept every day and hold hospitality paramount.

Intention

The best things in life are built and created with intention. Our concept is beautifully designed. When we approach our work with intention and thoughtfulness, it encourages everyone to create an exceptional experience for our guests and for each other.

Respect

Respect is fundamental to who we are. We respect our guests, ourselves, our team, our products, our resources, our peers, our leaders, and our space. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and moral principles.

Teamwork

We value our commitment to working with and listening to each other as a team; kindness and generosity are an integral part of our professional relationships. Teamwork is essential to provide a great experience to our guests.

Determination & Readiness

We are determined to make our guests happy and we are ready to pivot and adapt at any time. We are determined to keep our restaurants clean, organized and on a path of improvement. As a team, we are able to improvise, adapt and overcome any situation for our team and our guests. We have a readiness to satisfy the guests and meet and exceed their expectations.

What you’ll do:

The Produce Assistant Supervisor supports the management of all things produce and provides support for team knowledge across locations and shifts. This role acts as a liaison between farmers, chefs, store teams, and market staff, while ensuring top-quality product sourcing, customer satisfaction, and effective team coordination. This position combines procurement duties with on-the-ground supervision and training, and is vital to maintaining Cookbook’s high standards in both product quality and service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Buying & Procurement Support, negotiate pricing and volume discounts where applicable
• Assist in placing and managing weekly orders based on chefs’ input and seasonal availability, maintain awareness of menu usage and make strategic substitutions based on availability and chef needs
• Communicate with farmers post-harvest to confirm orders, handle substitutions, and ensure timely delivery
• Attend weekly farmers’ markets (Wed, Sat, Sun, and additionally as needed) to inspect product quality and build supplier relationships; act as the “eyes and ears” of Cookbook at the Weekly Markets
• Check invoices for accuracy and assist with payments
• Support in sourcing projects: vetting new growers and producers, and helping coordinate logistics and payments.

Team Supervision & Training

• Supervise market staff during market days
• Help onboard and train new team members across produce and market operations, as needed
• Maintain team accountability during shifts: manage roles, coverage, and breaks in line with labor policies
• Ensure market team adherence to FIFO, labeling, inventory rotation, and merchandising standards

Customer Service & Store Operations

• Deliver exceptional guest experience; act as point person for customer inquiries and concerns.
• Oversee stocking, culling, and presentation of produce and flower displays.
• Support and model product knowledge and hospitality among FOH staff.
• Daily tastings and pre-shift support with CB team at whichever location you’re working out of.
• Creation of and updates to produce information sheets and training materials, as needed.

Administrative & Shift Oversight

• Prepare and submit daily shift recaps.
• Communicate technical or operational issues with transit, refrigeration, store facilities and systems to Manager and/or Director as needed.
• Vehicle use & maintenance
• Labelling and packing truck neatly and safely
• Making sure vehicle is clean, gassed up and ready for next shift
• Schedule would be inclusive of market drops, administrative check ins, and inventory schedules
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Maintain an up to date California food handlers card certification and anti-harassment certification.
• Team-oriented, punctual, and proactive.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of seasonal produce, food systems, and local sourcing.
• Prior experience in a supervisory or shift lead role preferred.
• Must maintain a valid California Food Handler and Anti-Harassment Certification.
• Valid Driver’s License required and ability to operate CB vehicles safely at all times

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why Join Cookbook Market?

By joining our team, you’ll be part of a passionate, supportive group that’s constantly looking to grow, innovate, and provide the best possible experience for our guests. This role is not just about managing the floor—it’s about being a part of something bigger, contributing to a brand that’s all about warmth, inclusiveness, and the joy of sharing great food and wine.

If you’re excited about becoming a part of the Cookbook Market team and are ready to take on the challenge of a high-volume, hospitality-focused environment, we’d love to meet you!

Apply today and let’s create unforgettable experiences together.