Assistant Commissary Chef

Drift Coffee & Kitchen

Location:Wilmington, NC
Type:Full-time
Date Posted:August 18, 2026
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Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance


Lead Production Chef

Location: Drift Cafe Hanover Center

Reports To: Food & Beverage Director

Department: Culinary / Bakery Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Overview The Assistant Commissary assists in all commissary operations for Drift’s local market, ensuring consistent quality, efficient production, and timely fulfillment of all commissary orders across our cafés. This role blends professionalism and precision — heading in daily production, managing ingredient inventory, and fulfilling orders.

Key Responsibilities Production & Operations

  • Assist in day-to-day commissary production to fulfill commissary orders for all coffee kitchen locations in the local market.
  • Assist in delivering orders to all local stores.
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and safety in all baking operations.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace that meets all health and sanitation standards.


Weekly Responsibilities

  • Assist in weekly production of commissary orders
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace that meets all health and sanitation standards.
  • Use a company vehicle to transport goods between local stores.


Qualifications

  • Valid drivers license and ability to drive a small transit van.
  • 2+ years of professional kitchen experience in a fast paced environment.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated creativity and technical skill in recipe development.


What We Offer

  • Competitive pay and benefits package
  • Opportunities for creative input and seasonal product development.
  • A collaborative environment focused on quality, innovation, and growth from within the company.


Benefits:

  • Health, Dental and Vision benefits eligible after averaging 30 hours per week for 12 month lookback period
  • PTO- Eligible after working 1500 hours and averaging 30 hours per week
  • 401k- Eligible after 1 year of service, up to a 3% match from Drift

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