Factor, a brand of HelloFresh, is seeking an Executive 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. We are looking for someone who has a creative eye and is detail-oriented, and 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.
- Develop and implement process controls in a kitchen environment.
- Validate consistent, premium taste, appearance, and performance of every meal.
- Train and lead other members of the team throughout various parts of production.
- Leverage hands-on knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and USDA regulations.
- Continuously improve product quality and process steps with support from Corporate Executive Chef and R&D chefs.
- Address and eliminate product quality issues/customer complaints.
- Supervise food production personnel and assist with food production tasks as needed.
- Prepare weekly cook schedules and review/approve payroll in assistance with HR.
- Assume complete charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.
You are…
- Curious: Always seeking to understand “why” and looking to make things better.
- Optimistic: The ability to bounce back quickly when something doesn’t work.
- Action Orient: Knowing when to shift from planning to doing.
- Honest: Transparency with customers, partners, and teammates.
- Passionate: Staying up to speed on the most current research on the science of nutrition.
- Ability to flex between big picture ideation and tactical execution.
- A self-starter, taking initiative and getting 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, and Mind Diet.
- Skilled at planning, organizing, prioritizing, and executing projects and activities.
- Lean six sigma experience a plus.
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.