diff --git a/kubernetes/templates/deployment.yaml b/kubernetes/templates/deployment.yaml
index 34156127..eec407b0 100644
--- a/kubernetes/templates/deployment.yaml
+++ b/kubernetes/templates/deployment.yaml
@@ -50,4 +50,5 @@ spec:
           httpGet:
             port: 3000
             path: /
+          initialDelaySeconds: 15
       restartPolicy: Always