Senior Sous Chef

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a Senior Sous Chef.  In this role, you will be responsible for planning, prepping, cooking, and plating meals on a weekly schedule for our Shelf-Life Regulatory Program. You will collaborate closely with at least one other chef on the team to ensure tasks are completed on time, and you will need to communicate effectively with other functions at the Distribution Center (DC) to ensure smooth and efficient operations. You will need to have the following core competencies to be successful in this role: time management, effective communication, attention to detail, food safety knowledge, flexibility, leadership, food preparation skills, focus under pressure and physical stamina.

You will …

• Lead Shelf-Life Regulatory Program: Develop a weekly plan for meal preparation, cooking and plating to meet the shelf-life program requirements. Execute the weekly plan, ensuring all meals are prepared to high standards. Lead, guide and coordinate the work of at least 1 supporting chef, delegating tasks effectively. 
• Time Management: Efficiently organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely and high-quality food preparation, maintaining smooth workflow and meeting deadlines.
• Effective Communication: Foster clear and open communication channels with all the different areas of the DC, such as inventory, debox, kitchen and production, to ensure seamless execution of the weekly tasks.
• Food Safety Expertise: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of food safety protocols and ensure strict adherence to GMP’s to guarantee the safety of both staff and customers, contributing to high meal ratings.
• Culinary Excellence: Showcase a refined palate and exceptional food preparation skills.

You are…

• Adaptable Leader: You are an adaptable leader who thrives in a dynamic kitchen environment, capable of navigating challenges and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding results.
• Detail-Oriented Professional: As a detail-oriented professional, you meticulously oversee food preparation, ensuring that every dish meets the highest quality standards and adheres to the specified recipes.
• Effective Communicator: You are an effective communicator, able to convey clear instructions to your team, maintain open lines of communication, and collaborate seamlessly with other departments to achieve overall organizational goals.
• Innovative Problem Solver: Adept at creative problem-solving, you find innovative solutions to challenges that may arise in the shelf-life execution program.
• Team Player: As a team player, you foster a collaborative and positive work culture, valuing the input of each team member and working together to achieve common objectives.

• Precision in Execution: Execute culinary tasks with precision, adhering strictly to recipes and quality standards.
• Timely Decision-Making: Demonstrate the ability to make timely decisions under pressure, ensuring efficient operations.
• Clear and Timely Communication: Communicate effectively and promptly with staff, ensuring seamless coordination and adherence to daily schedules.
• Strict Adherence to Food Safety: Prioritize and enforce strict adherence to food safety protocols, guaranteeing a safe and hygienic kitchen environment in every aspect of food preparation.
• Proactive Problem Resolution: Identify and address challenges swiftly, proactively resolving issues to maintain smooth operations.

You’ll get… (do not edit this list)

• 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.

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