Senior Sous Chef

Job Description Senior Sous Chef Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations that will delight our loyal customers’ taste buds and provide optimal nutrition to elevate their performance. This cuisine is produced in large volumes while maintaining integrity and presentation before, during and after transit. Someone who has a creative eye and is detail oriented. Someone who can lead a team to execute with repeatability. You will.. Oversee product quality and food safety in a mass production kitchen Ensure the execution of new recipes, training and oversight of kitchen staff to implement new recipes as well as working with R&D team to help improve existing recipes. Own the weekly yields that are needed in all areas for accurate COG targets Be responsible for training, coaching, and developing sous chef staff. Weekly 1:1’s for growth & development of sous chefs Develop and implement process controls Validate consistent, premium taste, appearance and performance of every meal leaving our high volume kitchen Train and lead other members of the team throughout the various parts of production including pre-op, cooking, assembly, cooling, etc. Implement and adhere to gold standards of food quality and food safety Cover station in absence of sous chef Culinary academy leaders- teaching techniques and best practices to sous chefs and lead hourlies Culinary academy will be a comprehensive hands on development forum for our sous chefs covering: food safety and sanitation; culinary math; scientific principles in cooking; recognizing quality; meeting customer needs & professional ethics Leverage hands on knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and USDA regulations Continuously improve product quality and process steps with support of Corporate Executive chef and R&D chefs Address and eliminate product quality issues/customer complaints arising from problems originating with production of meals. Cost standards are consistently attained 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 doesn’t work. Action Orient: Knowing when to shift from planning to doing. Willingness to get your hands dirty. Honest: Transparency with customers, partners and teammates Strong communication and interpersonal skills Data-driven and analytical Able to add structure to ambiguous situations A Self-starter, take initiative and get stuff done with a high degree of excellence You are… Able to train and develop a large group of employeesand manage an active kitchen A problem solver Results Driven Able speak to employees with tact and diplomacy Able to multitask - tracking/monitoring recipe development and maintaining productivity Computer literate to input information into the computer Able to take direction and relay information to employees Comfortability in being exposed to hot, cool and/or cold environment (30º - 70º) At a minimum, you have.. High School Diploma or GED or related work experience American Culinary Federation chef certification preferred 6+ years’ experience in commissary kitchen and high-volume food preparation Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications Familiarity with USDA/FDA guidelines Skilled at planning, organizing, prioritizing, and executing projects and activities Passionate about helping people achieve their goals and improve themselves You’ll get… Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks Comprehensive health and 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, and Factor_) Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+ Inclusive, collaborative, and 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 and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors. About HelloFresh We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action – from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers’ homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work! At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities. We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form. 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