Executive Sous Chef

Factor a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations that will delight our loyal customers taste buds & provide optimal nutrition to elevate their performance. This cuisine is produced in large volumes while maintaining integrity & presentation before, during & after transit. Someone who has a creative eye & is detail oriented. Someone who can lead a team to execute with repeatability. 

You will...

• Oversee product quality & food safety in a mass production kitchen
• Ensure the execution of new recipes, training & oversight of kitchen staff to implement new recipes as well as part improve existing recipes
• Develop & implement process controls in a kitchen environment & validate consistent, premium taste, appearance & performance of every meal leaving our high-volume kitchen
• Train & lead other members of the team throughout the various parts of production including pre-op, cooking, assembly, cooling, etc.
• Leverage hands on knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, SQF, & USDA regulations
• Continuously improve product quality & process steps with support of Corporate Executive chef & R&D chefs
• Address & eliminate product quality issues/customer complaints arising from problems originating with production of meals.
• Supervise food production personnel, assist with food production tasks as needed & assure that quality & cost standards are consistently attained
• Prepares weekly cook schedules & reviews/approves payroll in assistance with HR
• Assumes complete charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef

You are

• Curious: Always seeking to understand why. Always looking to make things better.
• Optimistic: The ability to bounce back quickly when something doesnt work.
• Action Orient: Knowing when to shift from planning to doing. Willingness to get your hands dirty.
• Honest: Transparency with customers, partners & teammates
• Passionate for staying up to speed on the most current research on the science of nutrition Ability to flex between big picture ideation & tactical execution
• A Self-starter, take initiative & get stuff done with a high degree of excellence

At a minimum, you have...

• BS degree in Culinary Arts or similar qualifications preferred
• Ability to lift/pull at least 50 lbs
• 5+ years experience running a commissary or large restaurant/banquet/catering preferred
• Familiarity with USDA/FDA guidelines 
• Strong understanding of the Paleo Diet, Ketogenic Diet, low/slow carb & Mind Diet
• Skilled at planning, organizing, prioritizing, & executing projects & activities 
• Lean six sigma experience a plus 

Youll get 

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vest immediately upon participation, & company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, & parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, & Factor_)   
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, & LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, & dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks & responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.
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