Area Manager I, Sous Chef

Area Manager I, Sous Chef

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an experienced Sous-Chef responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchens. You will ensure that all food served meets the highest quality standards and follows all SOP's and company specs. You will 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

Provide coaching and development to shift hourly kitchen staff.

Maintaining security of kitchen including equipment food and supply inventories

Food procurement, delivery, storage and issuing of food items

Planning energy conservation procedures in the kitchen

Provide all employees with necessary tools, proper training and corrective direction.

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

Work to continuously improve processes.

Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to the Chef de Cuisine during the shift.

Perform accident investigations.

Manage department priorities as situations arise.

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)

At a minimum, you have...

Required: High School Diploma or 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 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.

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Illinois Pay Range

$58,800 — $63,000 USD