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Ascend Hospitality

Kettle corn Popcorn/Popper

Nashville, TN, USDepartment not specifiedPosted Mar 30, 2026Updated Jul 28, 2026

The opportunity

About this role

Ascend Hospitality is hiring a Kettle Corn Popper in Nashville, TN at $18 per hour. You will run a 180-quart kettle outdoors, popping fresh kettle corn by the case. Training is provided, so you can step in with confidence even if you have never worked a kettle before.

Who You Are:

  • You take pride in steady, physical work and a strong day's output.

  • You love working with your hands and watching a finished product come together batch after batch.

  • You are the kind of person who thrives outdoors and does not flinch when the weather turns cold.

  • You take pride in being the reliable one your crew can count on every shift.

  • You bring the strength and stamina to handle 40 to 50 pound loads on a regular basis.

Who We Are:

  • We are Ascend Hospitality, operating in the Nashville area.

  • We are committed to excellence in the work we produce.

  • We create opportunities for talented people to grow their careers with us.

What You Will Do Each Day:

  • Operate a 180-quart kettle to cook fresh kettle corn outdoors.

  • Produce 25 to 30 cases of kettle corn over the course of your shift.

  • Lift and move 40 to 50 pound loads regularly throughout the day.

  • Work outdoors in cold-weather conditions and stay focused on output.

  • Follow your training to dial in consistent quality with every batch.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

  • Earn $18 per hour as a Kettle Corn Popper working outdoors.

  • Work as a 1099 independent contractor based onsite in Nashville.

  • Get full training on the kettle so you can hit your stride quickly.

  • Build hands-on skills with a Nashville-area hospitality company.

Meet the team

About Ascend Hospitality

We are committed to excellent work and creating opportunities for talented people to grow their careers.

Equal opportunity employment

We value a diverse team and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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