-Starting in Fullerton, Orange County, moving to Los Angeles Spring 2026 | Small Food Business
-Support postpartum women through nourishing food made with care
-Scroll to the bottom for how to apply
We’re a small but growing food company focused on Japanese-style postpartum soups — handcrafted, healing, and made with intention. We’re looking for a teammate to assist our chef in soup production in our licensed commercial kitchen! We may also need ad-hoc assistance with all different matters for events, photoshoots and other startup activities, so we would like someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, frequently wearing multiple hats and thriving in a hands-on, dynamic setting.
If you’re experienced in the kitchen and passionate about supporting new mothers and families, we’d love to hear from you.
Location: Commercial Kitchen in Fullerton, Orange County, CA (relocating to Los Angeles, CA in April 2026)
Schedule: Part-time, approximately 80–110 hours per month, with potential for increased hours based on business needs. The anticipated schedule is as follows (subject to change upon production start):
August/September 2025 through Spring 2026: 2–3 full six to eight (6–8) hour days per week
Spring 2026 and beyond: 5–6 consecutive full eight (8) hour days per month, with additional ad-hoc support for events every 2–3 months that may be 1–3 full eight (8) hour days.
Additional: 1–3 hours per week for online meetings or ad-hoc support.
Employees will receive meal and rest breaks in accordance with California Labor Code Sections 226.7 and 512, and overtime pay for hours worked over 8 in a day or 40 in a week, per California Labor Code Section 510.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Lead Production Cook with soup preparation and cooking activities as needed.
Package and store finished products in compliance with HACCP, SSOP, and California Retail Food Code requirements.
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen workspace in compliance with Cal/OSHA and California Retail Food Code standards.
Manage inventory of finished products, including quality checks and tracking expiration dates.
Assist the Project Manager (located in Japan) with operational tasks related to sourcing and manufacturing.
Complete documentation and assist the Lead Operation Cook in maintaining logs as required for food safety compliance.
Collaborate with internal team and external partners to ensure compliance with food safety and business regulations.
Provide ad-hoc support for events, photo shoots, PR activities, etc., approximately every 2–3 months (1–3 full eight (8) hour days).
As with any start-up venture, other duties may be assigned as each employee may need to help in other areas that are not explicitly mentioned above.
Requirements:
Valid Food Handler License (must be obtained within 30 days of hire, if not already held, per California Retail Food Code).
Ability to communicate effectively in English with food safety consultants, clients, and team members. Ability to communicate with the training chef in Japanese in addition to English is preferred.
Reliable transportation to commute to the FH Wellness Inc. commercial kitchen.
Ability to safely lift and transport moderately heavy items (e.g., bulk ingredients, large soup stockpots, soup containers, cooler boxes, up to 50 pounds) with reasonable accommodations available as needed.
Availability to work independently according to the above schedule.
Commitment to equal opportunity employment and compliance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
Note: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities, per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and FEHA. The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
To apply:
Email Seika with:
1. Word or PDF resume including a brief intro and any relevant experience
2. Video Submission – Kitchen Skills (If email is too heavy to send, please email me and I will send a folder link to upload the video)
We’d love to see a short, unedited video that gives us a sense of your very basic kitchen skills.
Video instructions:
-Dice 1 carrot into approx. ¼ inch pieces
-Dice 1 raw chicken thigh into approx. ½ inch pieces
-Sauté both items together
Please make sure the camera captures your hands and movements in the kitchen — including prep, cutting, and cooking areas
No need to include your face or voice, but it’s okay if they’re visible or audible — no need to edit them out.
Please do not edit the video or splice clips together.
Looking forward to learning more about you!
See our Instagram for more on our company
https://www.instagram.com/forher.byarisa