Area Manager I, Sous Chef

HelloFresh • Aurora, IL

22h

About The Position

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an experienced Sous-Chef responsible for overseeing the daily kitchen operations. This role will ensure that all food prepared meets the highest quality standards and follows all SOP's and company practices. You will... Be responsible for training, coaching, and developing hourly kitchen staff Maintain security and upkeep of kitchen, including equipment, food, and supply inventories Planning energy conservation procedures in the kitchen Ensure the kitchen operates alongside state and federal health and safety codes Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance. Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas Work to continuously improve processes, working closely with other departments to execute plant-wide initiatives Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls, and provide regular progress reports to the Chef de Cuisine during the shift Manage department priorities as situations arise Perform accident investigations and notify management as appropriate

Requirements

• 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)
• Required: High School Diploma or GED or related work experience
• 1-3+ years’ experience in commissary kitchen and high-volume food preparation
• Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• American Culinary Federation chef certification preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for training, coaching, and developing hourly kitchen staff
• Maintain security and upkeep of kitchen, including equipment, food, and supply inventories
• Planning energy conservation procedures in the kitchen
• Ensure the kitchen operates alongside state and federal health and safety codes
• Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas
• Work to continuously improve processes, working closely with other departments to execute plant-wide initiatives
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls, and provide regular progress reports to the Chef de Cuisine during the shift
• Manage department priorities as situations arise
• Perform accident investigations and notify management as appropriate

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED