Executive Sous Chef

Goodyear, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Salary

Range $119,000.00 - $138,800.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

competitive hourly rate

401k Company Match

Team bonus opportunities

generous PTO

Flexible attendance policy

Comprehensive health benefits

Meal plan discounts

Job Description

Factor, a distinguished brand of HelloFresh, is a pioneer in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals designed to elevate the performance and lifestyle of its loyal customers. As part of HelloFresh, a globally recognized leader in meal kit delivery and food innovation, Factor specializes in crafting cuisine that caters to specific dietary needs, such as Paleo, Ketogenic, low/slow carb, and Mind Diets. The company operates a large-scale kitchen environment where meals are produced in significant volumes while maintaining the utmost standards of taste, presentation, and nutritional integrity throughout the entire production and delivery process.

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Job Requirements

BS degree in Culinary Arts or similar qualifications
minimum 5 years experience managing commissary kitchens or large scale food production
knowledge of USDA and FDA guidelines
understanding of specialized diets including Paleo, Ketogenic, low/slow carb and Mind Diets
strong leadership and communication skills
ability to work in a fast-paced environment
hands-on knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, SQF, USDA regulations
experience with food safety and quality standards
ability to manage teams and operations effectively
proficiency in staffing and payroll control
capability to develop and implement training programs

Job Qualifications

BS degree in Culinary Arts or similar qualifications
5+ years experience running a commissary or large restaurant/banquet/catering
familiarity with USDA/FDA guidelines
strong understanding of Paleo, Ketogenic, low/slow carb and Mind Diets
skilled at planning, organizing, prioritizing and executing projects and activities
lean six sigma experience a plus
passionate about helping people achieve their goals

Job Duties

Oversee product quality and food safety in a mass production kitchen
ensure the execution of new recipes, training and oversight of kitchen staff to implement new recipes and improve existing recipes
develop and implement process controls in a kitchen environment
validate consistent, premium taste, appearance and performance of every meal
train and lead team members during production phases including pre-op, cooking, assembly, cooling
implement and adhere to gold standards of food quality and food safety
leverage knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and USDA regulations
continuously improve product quality and process steps in collaboration with Corporate Executive Chef and R&D chefs
address and eliminate product quality issues and customer complaints
supervise food production personnel and assist with food production tasks
ensure quality and cost standards are consistently attained
manage staffing, control food and payroll costs to maximize profitability
prepare weekly cook schedules and review payroll with HR
supervise, evaluate and train employees
maintain sanitation, safety, menu planning and related production activities
develop training and professional development opportunities for kitchen staff
maintain security of kitchen including equipment and supplies
assume complete charge of kitchen in absence of Executive Chef
oversee all aspects of food preparation and work in any assigned station
submit maintenance requests and ensure food presentation meets quality standards
review and coordinate production timing and adjustments

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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