Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $54,900.00 - $74,100.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Gym membership
Job Description
Methodology is a mission-first clinical nutrition company dedicated to producing personalized meal programs from its production facility in the East Bay. The company has built its reputation over nearly 11 years by offering meals that are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined-sugar-free, crafted to support optimal health through carefully selected ingredients. Their protein program includes premium quality grass-fed beef, heritage pork, antibiotic-free poultry, high-grade wild seafood, and wild game such as elk, venison, and bison. Methodology partners closely with local farms to ensure fresh produce is delivered within two days of harvest, maintaining a commitment to quality and freshness. Meals are shipped nationwide in environmentally friendly reusable glass jars and proprietary bowls, backed by a live packaging recovery program in California that collects and reuses packaging from prior deliveries.
Methodology is more than just a meal service; it is a pioneer in clinical nutrition with the registered trademark "Food is Medicine" and robust clinical research that sets it apart from every other prepared food company in the nation. Their research, including a clinical study published with Christopher Gardner at Stanford in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, demonstrates measurable improvements in health biomarkers among its clientele. This scientific foundation is integrated deeply into the company’s culinary program and permeates every decision and process. As the company evolves, it is rolling out a precision nutrition engine that customizes every meal plan to an individual client’s macro- and micronutrient biomarkers, elevating the menu, team, production facility, and customer experience to an entirely new level.
Methodology prides itself on its thoughtful and intimate approach to meal delivery, far from mass manufactured solutions. The company provides 52 unique hospitality moments annually to each client, offering an unprecedented level of access to customers’ lives akin to no restaurant experience. Operating from a hardworking, no-pretense kitchen environment, the team is passionate and mission-driven, collaborating closely with founders who bring high-caliber experience from finance, fine dining, and consumer technology sectors. Methodology values collaboration, precision, and innovation, making it an exceptional place for a Sous Chef who thrives in quality-oriented, fast-paced kitchen operations that emphasize nutrition, sustainability, and client satisfaction.
The Role
The Sous Chef at Methodology is a pivotal position that involves managing daily culinary production with precision and leadership. This role ensures that production processes meet rigorous standards in quality, throughput, productivity, and food cost, while maintaining hands-on involvement in cooking, team leadership, and system development. The Sous Chef acts as the operational cornerstone of the kitchen, overseeing the use of advanced high-volume kitchen equipment such as Rational combi-ovens and tilt skillets to deliver consistent, high-quality meals. The role requires working primarily Monday through Friday with occasional weekend production as needed.
The ideal candidate will partner closely with Executive Chef Michael Phan, a visionary chef with a two-decade career including leadership at The Slanted Door, co-Founder and CEO Julie Nguyen, who directs product innovation and precision nutrition, and COO Stephen Liu, who brings expertise from fine dining and operational leadership. Together, they drive the mission to deliver meals that transform health and performance, building a kitchen and a culinary program that consistently exceeds expectations. The Sous Chef is entrusted with leading and developing the cooking team, managing scheduling and food safety with clinical rigor, executing R&D initiatives, and maintaining precise cost and operational control. This role is an extraordinary opportunity for a food professional passionate about nutrition, quality, and building a nationwide health-focused meal delivery service at scale.
Methodology is more than just a meal service; it is a pioneer in clinical nutrition with the registered trademark "Food is Medicine" and robust clinical research that sets it apart from every other prepared food company in the nation. Their research, including a clinical study published with Christopher Gardner at Stanford in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, demonstrates measurable improvements in health biomarkers among its clientele. This scientific foundation is integrated deeply into the company’s culinary program and permeates every decision and process. As the company evolves, it is rolling out a precision nutrition engine that customizes every meal plan to an individual client’s macro- and micronutrient biomarkers, elevating the menu, team, production facility, and customer experience to an entirely new level.
Methodology prides itself on its thoughtful and intimate approach to meal delivery, far from mass manufactured solutions. The company provides 52 unique hospitality moments annually to each client, offering an unprecedented level of access to customers’ lives akin to no restaurant experience. Operating from a hardworking, no-pretense kitchen environment, the team is passionate and mission-driven, collaborating closely with founders who bring high-caliber experience from finance, fine dining, and consumer technology sectors. Methodology values collaboration, precision, and innovation, making it an exceptional place for a Sous Chef who thrives in quality-oriented, fast-paced kitchen operations that emphasize nutrition, sustainability, and client satisfaction.
The Role
The Sous Chef at Methodology is a pivotal position that involves managing daily culinary production with precision and leadership. This role ensures that production processes meet rigorous standards in quality, throughput, productivity, and food cost, while maintaining hands-on involvement in cooking, team leadership, and system development. The Sous Chef acts as the operational cornerstone of the kitchen, overseeing the use of advanced high-volume kitchen equipment such as Rational combi-ovens and tilt skillets to deliver consistent, high-quality meals. The role requires working primarily Monday through Friday with occasional weekend production as needed.
The ideal candidate will partner closely with Executive Chef Michael Phan, a visionary chef with a two-decade career including leadership at The Slanted Door, co-Founder and CEO Julie Nguyen, who directs product innovation and precision nutrition, and COO Stephen Liu, who brings expertise from fine dining and operational leadership. Together, they drive the mission to deliver meals that transform health and performance, building a kitchen and a culinary program that consistently exceeds expectations. The Sous Chef is entrusted with leading and developing the cooking team, managing scheduling and food safety with clinical rigor, executing R&D initiatives, and maintaining precise cost and operational control. This role is an extraordinary opportunity for a food professional passionate about nutrition, quality, and building a nationwide health-focused meal delivery service at scale.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
- Minimum 3 years experience in high-volume culinary production or equivalent
- Experience managing a culinary team in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with clinical nutrition standards and sanitation protocols
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with kitchen staff and leadership
- Capacity to work flexible hours including some weekends
- On-site presence required in Concord, CA
Job Qualifications
- 3+ years as CDC, Sous Chef, or higher in a high-volume batch cooking environment
- Strong proficiency with large-batch production equipment such as combi-ovens and tilt-skillets
- Proven experience with gluten-free, paleo, vegan/vegetarian, and specialty diet recipe development at volume
- Experience with food purchasing, inventory management, and production scheduling
- Proficient in Google Suite (Docs and Sheets) and familiar with payroll and timekeeping systems
- Strong floor leadership with clear communication and accountability
- Working understanding of food cost including yields, waste, and impact on P&L
- On-site availability in Concord, CA
Job Duties
- Run daily production from prep through portioning, packaging, and handoff to fulfillment
- Manage the cook team with clear expectations, real-time coaching, and direct accountability
- Enforce portioning protocols to the gram, ensuring nutritional data matches container contents
- Manage scheduling, timekeeping, and support recruiting for the culinary team
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness to the highest clinical standard
- Attend the weekly R&D call, contributing to dish development and reformulation
- Own production buildout for approved dishes including yield testing, batch sizing, portioning documentation, plating standards, and team training
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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