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.
• Implement & adhere to gold standards of food quality & food safety
• 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 and
• Cost standards are consistently attained
• Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity & high standards of quality; controls food & payroll
• Costs to achieve maximum profitability
• Prepares weekly cook schedules & reviews/approves payroll in assistance with HR
• Supervision, evaluation & training of employees, sanitation & safety, menu planning & related production activities
• Development of training & the provision of professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff
• Maintaining security of kitchen including equipment food & supply inventories
• Assumes complete charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Oversees all aspects of food preparation
• Able to work in any station as assigned by the Executive Chef
• Consistently maintains standards of quality, cost, eye appeal & flavor of foods
• Submits Requests for maintenance, repairs & upkeep of the kitchen & its equipment
• Review, coordinate, & communicate timing; making proper adjustments to accommodate.
• Checks in place before production time & inspects presentation of food items to ensure that quality standards are met

You are

• Curious: Always seeking to understand why. Always looking to make things better.
• Passionate: You are driven by a love for what you do.
• 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
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• 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
• Data-driven & analytical
• Able to add structure to ambiguous situations
• 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 
• 5+ years experience running a commissary or large restaurant/banquet/catering 
• 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 
• Passionate about helping people achieve their goals & improve themselves

Youll get 

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests 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.