Sous Chef

Factor a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an experienced Sous-Chef responsible for overseeing the daily kitchen operations.  This role will ensure that all food prepared meets the highest quality standards & follows all SOP's & company practices. 

You will...

• Be responsible for training, coaching, & developing hourly kitchen staff
• Maintain security & upkeep of kitchen, including equipment, food, & supply inventories
• Planning energy conservation procedures in the kitchen
• Ensure the kitchen operates alongside state & federal health & safety codes
• Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, & appearance.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety & morale to achieve positive results in all areas
• Work to continuously improve processes, working closely with other departments to execute plant-wide initiatives
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls, & provide regular progress reports to the Chef de Cuisine during the shift
• Manage department priorities as situations arise
• Perform accident investigations & notify management as appropriate

You are

• Able to train & develop a large group of employees and manage an active kitchen
• A problem solver      
• Results Driven 
• Able speak to employees with tact & diplomacy     
• Able to multitask - tracking/monitoring recipe development & maintaining productivity
• Computer literate to input information into the computer
• Able to take direction & relay information to employees
• Comfortability in being exposed to hot, cool and/or cold environment (30 - 70)

At a minimum, you have...

• High School Diploma, GED or related work experience
• American Culinary Federation chef certification preferred
• 1-3+ years experience in commissary kitchen & high-volume food preparation
• Fluent in Microsoft Office & Google Suite applications

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.
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