About this role
Area Manager, 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 and follows all SOP's and company practices.
You will...
• Be responsible for training, coaching, and developing hourly kitchen staff
• Maintain security and upkeep of kitchen, including equipment, food, and supply inventories
• Planning energy conservation procedures in the kitchen
• Ensure the kitchen operates alongside state and federal health and safety codes
• Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and 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, and provide regular progress reports to the Chef de Cuisine during the shift
• Manage department priorities as situations arise
• Perform accident investigations and notify management as appropriate
You are…
• Able to train and develop a large group of employees and 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...
• Required: High School Diploma or GED or related work experience
• American Culinary Federation chef certification preferred
• 1-3+ years’ experience in commissary kitchen and high-volume food preparation
• Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
• Must be able to read, write and speak English. Bilingual in Spanish a plus
You’ll get…
• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to 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 reas