Founding Team Member
Operations and Growth
About the Role
HomeFoods is building the #1 marketplace for homemade food — connecting local chefs with customers who want authentic, fresh, home-cooked meals.
We are looking for a young, energetic, highly social, and driven founding team member to join us as our third core person. This role is perfect for someone who is extroverted, fast-moving, creative, and excited to help grow an early-stage startup from the ground up.
Position Details
Location
In-person (Sunland, CA)
Schedule
Part-time to start (flexible, can grow to full-time)
Compensation
Equity-based (founding startup role)
Start Date
ASAP
Team
3rd core member alongside two founders
What You'll Do
Chef Recruitment & Community Building
- Find, approach, and recruit talented home chefs to join HomeFoods
- Conduct chef interviews and onboarding conversations
- Build strong relationships with chefs and local food creators
- Represent HomeFoods confidently in person and online
Operations & Execution Support
- Handle day-to-day startup tasks and help founders execute quickly
- Make calls, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings
- Assist with office-related errands (printing, ordering supplies, organizing materials)
- Help ensure tasks get done efficiently and on time
Creative & Social Media Awareness
- Stay up to date on social media trends (TikTok, Instagram, Reels, etc.)
- Bring creative ideas for product presentation, chef branding, and promotions
- Help brainstorm and plan seasonal campaigns (Valentine's Day, Holidays, etc.)
- Support marketing initiatives and customer growth strategies
Customer Service & Business Growth
- Assist with customer communication and support when needed
- Think proactively about new promotions, partnerships, and growth ideas
- Help build the HomeFoods community and brand presence in LA
Who You Are
We're looking for someone who is:
What You'll Gain
This is not a typical role. It's a rare opportunity to join an early-stage startup at the ground level and grow alongside the founding team.
Recruiting & Partnerships
Startup Operations
Marketing & Growth
Business Development
Community Building
Zero to One Experience
Direct Founder Mentorship
You will receive direct mentorship from two experienced founders:
- Founders with backgrounds from UC Berkeley and Georgia Tech
- 20+ years of combined software development experience
- 10+ years of combined marketing and business development experience
This role is designed for someone who wants high ownership, hands-on learning, and the experience of helping build a real company from the earliest stage — an opportunity that will stand out on any resume.
Let's Build Something Amazing
Send your resume and a short intro about yourself. We'd love to hear from you.
Send ApplicationQuestions? Contact us at [email protected]