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 SOPs and company practices.
You will be responsible for:
• Training, coaching, and developing hourly kitchen staff • Maintaining security and upkeep of kitchen, including equipment, food, and supply inventories • Planning energy conservation procedures in the kitchen • Ensuring the kitchen operates alongside state and federal health and safety codes • Maintaining standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance • Balancing quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas • Working to continuously improve processes, working closely with other departments to execute plant-wide initiatives • Managing departmental performance measures, including visual controls, and providing regular progress reports to the Chef de Cuisine during the shift • Managing department priorities as situations arise • Performing accident investigations and notifying 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 to 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 • Comfortable in being exposed to hot, cool, and/or cold environments (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 of 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 is a plus
You will 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 reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.
Illinois Pay Range: $54,600 - $61450 USD