Employment Opportunities

The Nashville Food Project is a Nashville Living Wage employer. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ people, or those who are members of other marginalized communities. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply for a job because they don’t feel they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe you have the skills to contribute to the growth of our organization, we want to hear from you!

Meals Coordinator

The Nashville Food Project is looking for a Meals Coordinator. The Meals Coordinator (MC) is a core member of the TNFP Culinary Operations Team, supporting the preparation and production of meals across TNFP kitchens. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, the MC works with staff and volunteers to meet deadlines for meal preparation and service, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and implement best practices across culinary operations. You can find a full job description and application instructions here.

Kitchen Manager

The Kitchen Manager oversees the daily operations of one of TNFP's kitchen sites, ensuring the consistent production of high-quality, made-from-scratch meals. Reporting to the Director of Culinary Operations (DCO), the Kitchen Manager supervises site-specific culinary staff and volunteers, upholds food safety and sanitation standards, manages inventory and ingredients, and collaborates with culinary and program staff to ensure meal quality and program alignment. You can find a full job description and application instructions here.