Executive Sous Chef - $63500 to $81100 per YEAR

Factor, a distinguished brand of HelloFresh, is actively seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead the kitchen operations at its Goodyear, Arizona facility. HelloFresh is a global leader in the meal kit and food delivery services sector, known for its innovative approach to providing convenient and nutritious meal options to customers. Factor stands out as a key player within this umbrella, focusing on delivering chef-prepared, ready-to-eat meals that prioritize both taste and optimal nutrition. The company operates within the food industry, specifically targeting meal production on a large scale while maintaining the highest quality standards. The Executive Sous Chef role is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing the entire kitchen operation, ensuring that every meal prepared not only delights loyal customers' taste buds but also supports their nutritional needs to enhance performance. This position requires a unique blend of creativity and meticulous attention to detail, as all dishes must maintain integrity and presentation before, during, and after transit. The Executive Sous Chef must lead a team capable of executing recipes consistently and efficiently in a high-volume production environment. In this role, you will manage food safety and product quality, ensure the successful introduction and continuous improvement of recipes, implement and maintain strict process controls, and train kitchen staff across various stages of meal preparation. Expertise in regulatory compliance—including HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and USDA guidelines—is essential to uphold gold standards of food quality and safety. The Executive Sous Chef will also play a critical role in addressing product quality issues and customer concerns, optimizing operational costs, coordinating staffing, and facilitating professional development for kitchen personnel. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including health and wellness options available from day one, and opportunities for career advancement within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain. The Executive Sous Chef is expected to embody qualities such as curiosity, passion, optimism, honesty, strong communication skills, and a data-driven mindset capable of balancing big picture thinking with tactical execution. This role demands a proactive self-starter who excels in dynamic environments and is committed to excellence in culinary production and team leadership.

• Degree in culinary arts or similar qualifications preferred
• 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