Factor-Executive Sous Chef

As you may have read in the news …..

“HelloFresh Acquires Ready-to-Eat Meal Company Factor75, Inc.”

• The acquisition marks the next step in HelloFresh’s growth plan in the US to strengthen its leading position and to expand its total addressable market
• Both companies will benefit from their combined resources, operational excellence and data-driven approach

We are extremely excited by this news as we add to the range of products available to our customers.

So what is Factor?

We believe that health and wellness starts with food and what you put into your body. Our goal is to help our customers achieve their health and wellness goals. We focus on being physically fit and healthy with nutritious, purposeful eating. We want to help real people achieve real results without sacrificing time and energy trying to sort through the overwhelming amount of information.

We use the freshest, highest quality ingredients available, and our in-house culinary team is constantly working to optimize the nutritional value of every single meal. Meals arrive fresh and are fully prepared- simply heat in the microwave or oven and enjoy!

We’re seeking a culinary production expert to lead kitchen operations across multiple sites in the Chicago area that will delight our loyal customers’ taste buds and provide optimal nutrition to elevate their performance. This cuisine is produced in large volumes while maintaining integrity and presentation before, during and after transit. Someone who has a creative eye and is detail oriented. Someone who can lead a team to execute with repeatability. 

You will...

• 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 as well as part improve existing recipes.
• Develop and implement process controls in a kitchen environment
• Validate consistent, premium  taste, appearance and performance of every meal leaving our high volume kitchen
• Train and lead other members of the team throughout the various parts of production including pre-op, cooking, assembly, cooling, etc.
• Implement and adhere to gold standards of food quality and food safety
• Leverage hands on knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and USDA regulations
• Continuously improve product quality and process steps with support of Corporate Executive chef and R&D chefs
• Address and eliminate product quality issues/customer complaints arising from problems originating with production of meals.
• Supervise food production personnel, assist with food production tasks as needed and assure that quality and
• Cost standards are consistently attained
• Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll
• Costs to achieve maximum profitability
• Prepares weekly cook schedules and reviews/approves payroll in assistance with HR
• Supervision, evaluation and training of employees, sanitation and safety, menu planning and related production activities
• Development of training and the provision of professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff
• Maintaining security of kitchen including equipment food and supply inventories
• Assumes complete charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Oversees all aspects of food preparation
• Able to work in any station as assigned by the Executive Chef
• Consistently maintains standards of quality, cost, eye appeal and flavor of foods
• Submits Requests for maintenance, repairs and upkeep of the kitchen and its equipment
• Review, coordinate, and communicate timing; making proper adjustments to accommodate.
• Checks in place before production time and inspects presentation of food items to ensure that quality standards are me

You are…

• Curious: Always seeking to understand “why”. Always looking to make things better.
• Passionate: You are driven by a love for what you do.
• Optimistic: The ability to bounce back quickly when something doesn’t work.
• Action Orient: Knowing when to shift from planning to doing. Willingness to get your hands dirty.
• Honest: Transparency with customers, partners and teammates
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate for staying up to speed on the most current research on the science of nutrition Ability to flex between big picture ideation and tactical execution
• Data-driven and analytical
• Able to add structure to ambiguous situations
• A Self-starter, take initiative and get stuff done with a high degree of excellence

At a minimum, you have...

• BS degree in Culinary Arts or similar qualifications 
• 10+ years’ experience running a commissary or large restaurant/banquet/catering 
• Familiarity with USDA/FDA guidelines 
• Strong understanding of the Paleo Diet, Ketogenic Diet, low/slow carb and Mind Diet
• Skilled at planning, organizing, prioritizing, and executing projects and activities 
• Lean six sigma experience a plus 
• Passionate about helping people achieve their goals and improve themselves

 

 

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