Sous Chef

Full Time
Aurora, IL, USA
2 months ago

Sous Chef

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an experienced Sous-Chef who will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchens and directly oversee all cooks, deboxing and cooling practices. You will monitor equipment maintenance and conditions and will ensure that the kitchen operates alongside state and federal health and safety codes. You will also ensure that all food meets the highest quality standards and is produced on time.

You will...

  • Be responsible for training kitchen staff and provide coaching and development to shift hourly kitchen staff. 
  • Food procurement, delivery, storage and issuing of food items
  • Planning energy conservation procedures in the kitchen
  • Report information and update managers throughout every shift with knowledge of kitchen’s operations.
  • Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. 
  • Submit requests for maintenance, repairs and upkeep of the kitchen and its equipment
  • Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to the Chef de Cuisine during the shift.
  • Perform accident investigations and notify management as appropriate

You are…

  • Leadership: 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)

You have...

  • High School Diploma, GED or related work experience
  • American Culinary Federation chef certification preferred
  • 5+ years’ experience in commissary kitchen and high-volume food preparation
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications

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.