Food Hub Operations Lead: Rescue & Meals Program

Food Connection; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Certified

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Food Connection in Asheville, NC is seeking a Hub Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Hub and Mobile Meals Program. You will lead on-site staff, coordinate food rescue, inventory, and distribution, and ensure a safe, efficient facility that supports program growth.

As a hub leader, you will manage staffing, training, and data collection, collaborate with the Program Director and volunteers, and champion food safety, sustainability, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations management, logistics, or related fields.
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple workflows in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations is strongly preferred.
• Experience with inventory or facility management systems is a plus.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and reliably transport as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Food Connection Hub and Mobile Meals Program.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and support Mobile Meals and Food Waste Warrior staff.
• Coordinate food rescue intake, storage, meal packing, and distribution staging.
• Maintain an organized, clean, safe, and efficient facility.
• Identify workflow challenges and implement systems that improve efficiency and support program growth.
• Oversee intake, storage, rotation, and movement of rescued food.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and internal procedures.
• Manage operational supplies, packaging materials, equipment, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Collaborate with the Program Director, Logistics Coordinator, Mobile Meals Lead, and Volunteer Coordinator.
• Provide on-site leadership and guidance to staff and volunteers.
• Support accurate food rescue, inventory, and operational data collection.
• Oversee composting, recycling, and food diversion efforts.

Skills

Operations management

Logistics

Warehouse coordination

Food service

Staff supervision

Volunteer coordination

Food safety

Inventory systems

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Tools

Inventory management systems

Facility management systems

Job description

Food Connection is seeking aHub Managerto oversee the daily operations of our Food Connection Hub and Mobile Meals Program. Reporting to the Program Director, this role leads on-site staff and ensures our facility operates safely, efficiently, and effectively as a central location for food rescue, storage, meal packing, and distribution.




Benefits
Living Wage Certified
Paid Time Off

Culture

Food Connection is a nonprofit organization based in Asheville, North Carolina, dedicated to easing food insecurity and reducing food waste by rescuing surplus chef-prepared food and redistributing it directly to individuals and communities in need. Founded in 2015, our mission is to ensure that high-quality, nutritious meals do not go to waste while thousands of people in Western North Carolina struggle to access food that supports their health, dignity, and stability. At the heart of our work is a deep commitment to both people and planet: we believe that nourishing our communities and protecting our environment are inseparable goals that guide every aspect of our mission.

Responsibilities
Hub Operations & Team Leadership

• Lead daily operations of the Food Connection Hub and Mobile Meals Program.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and support Mobile Meals and Food Waste Warrior staff.
• Coordinate food rescue intake, storage, meal packing, and distribution staging.
• Maintain an organized, clean, safe, and efficient facility.
• Identify workflow challenges and implement systems that improve efficiency and support program growth.

Food Safety & Inventory

• Oversee the intake, storage, rotation, and movement of rescued food.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, health codes, sanitation standards, and internal procedures.
• Manage operational supplies, packaging materials, equipment, refrigerators, freezers, and other facility infrastructure.
• Maintain systems for tracking food, inventory, equipment maintenance, and facility needs.

Program & Volunteer Coordination

• Collaborate with the Program Director, Logistics Coordinator, Mobile Meals Lead, and Volunteer Coordinator to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Ensure adequate staff and volunteer coverage for Hub activities.
• Provide on-site leadership and guidance to staff and volunteers.
• Support accurate food rescue, inventory, and operational data collection.

Sustainability

• Oversee Food Connection's composting, aluminum recycling, and food diversion efforts.
• Coordinate with farm and compost partners to keep food that is no longer safe for human consumption out of the landfill.
• Support Food Connection's commitment to reducing food waste and improving environmental sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations management, logistics, warehouse coordination, food service, or a related field.
• Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple workflows and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices is strongly preferred.
• Experience with inventory or facility management systems is a plus.
• Ability to work in a physically active environment and regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable transportation.
• Passion for reducing food waste and addressing hunger in our community.

Food Connection is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We honor the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of our team members and strive to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming workplace.

Requirements
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Valid Driver's License
Reliable transportation across Buncombe County
Physical ability to lift/carry up to 30lbs.
Previous experience managing a diverse team
Knowledge in: Comfortable navigating a computer and mobile devices
Knowledge in: Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft, Google Suite, or similar systems
Equal Opportunity Employer
Food Connection provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


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