Prepare for permitted production
Kitchen Membership Requirements
Membership begins with a signed agreement, required documentation, and steady progress toward the permits appropriate for your operation.
Business and permitting
- Applicable food permit for the type of food business and sales activity.
- Registered business and applicable local business license.
- Tax identification needed for relevant permit applications.
- Certified Food Manager credential, such as ServSafe, when required.
Important: Permitting requirements vary by operation. Confirm the correct Alabama permitting authority and documentation with Nomad and the appropriate agency before beginning.
Insurance and membership
- Business insurance naming Nomad Natural Market LLC as an additional insured.
- Active monthly membership plan; minimum two kitchen hours per month.
- One-year membership agreement; short-term kitchen rentals are not offered.
- Card on file for monthly billing.
- Cancellation requires documentation showing the food permit was canceled or moved to another commissary.
Payments and good standing
- Membership fees begin when the agreement is signed and commissary documentation is issued.
- Fees remain due while permitting is in process and are non-refundable.
- A $25 late fee applies to late payment and increases to $50 after fifteen days.
- Membership may be suspended or terminated if payment is not received within seven days.
- The kitchen address may only be used while membership is active.
Cleaning and security
- Members clean all space and equipment used during their scheduled time.
- Cleaning must be completed within the reserved shift.
- Nomad performs weekly deep cleaning and regular pest control.
- The kitchen, entry, and parking areas use security cameras.
- The kitchen is not open to the public; tours must be scheduled.