Production Cook

HelloFresh•Calgary, AB

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for cooks who will be responsible for maintaining and setting up the kitchen, batch-cooking recipes, and controlling the quality of all food products prepared at different kitchen stations, for our newest brand: Factor (factormeals.ca), a healthy, ready-to-heat meal delivery service. Reporting to the Sous Chef, you will ensure that all food prepared meets the highest quality standards, the first batch is identical to the last, and our production stays on schedule. As a part of our Kitchen Operations team, you will play a key role in delivering a consistently outstanding product to our customers while rapidly scaling a new business.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience in a commissary kitchen with high-volume food preparation
Thorough knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards
Strong communication skills: you listen actively, relay information in a clear and structured manner, and speak to team members with tact and diplomacy
No/low ego: you take direction and feedback well, and are focused on getting to the best possible outcome
High attention to detail and a customer-centric mindset
Comfortable with being exposed to hot, cool and/or cold environments (0-30ºC)
Ability to stand and to work continuously in indoor spaces
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 50lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

Maintain and set up equipment, execute recipes in large batches, and ensure the highest quality of all food products prepared at different kitchen stations.
Prepare raw ingredients, including brining and marinating of various proteins.
Prepare recipe components using grills, braisers, ovens, mixers, blenders, and other industrial kitchen equipment.
Work across all areas of the production facility, including refrigerated areas, and perform tasks ranging from receiving, cooking, assembly of recipes, and packing customer orders
Ensure the kitchen operates with the highest health and safety standards, and is in alignment with federal and provincial health and safety requirements.
Other duties as assigned