A rapidly growing meal delivery service is looking for an experienced sous chef to oversee daily kitchen operations at their Calgary facility. Factor, known for healthy ready to heat meals, needs a leader who can train and develop a team of hourly kitchen employees while keeping production on track from the first batch to the last. This is a fully on site role with a predictable Monday to Friday schedule from 9 AM to 5 PM, though hours may vary based on business needs. If you have at least two years of experience as a sous chef in a high volume commissary kitchen and enjoy solving problems in a fast paced environment, this full time position offers excellent benefits including health and dental coverage from day one. You will report to the Senior Manager of Production and play a key role in delivering a consistently outstanding product to weekly customers.
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About the Company
Factor is part of the HelloFresh group, a leader in meal kit and prepared meal delivery across Canada and beyond. They focus on providing healthy, convenient meals that fit busy lifestyles. The kitchen operations team values safety, quality, efficiency, cost control, and team morale. They support growth and development through learning funds, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and a collaborative culture that includes fun team socials and pun filled meeting rooms.
Key Responsibilities
- Train, coach, and develop a team of hourly kitchen employees to maintain high performance standards
- Manage performance metrics on safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and morale, providing regular progress reports to the Senior Manager of Production
- Conduct root cause analyses when targets are missed and drive continuous improvement in all kitchen areas
- Maintain upkeep of the kitchen including equipment and inventory, ensuring everything is in working order
- Ensure the kitchen operates with the highest health and safety standards, aligned with federal and provincial requirements
- Track and manage food storage, rotation, and quality to prevent waste and maintain freshness
- Work closely with other departments to execute plant wide process improvement initiatives
- Make in flight adjustments to keep production on track and meet daily goals
- Work in all areas of the production facility including refrigerated areas, performing tasks from receiving ingredients to packing final orders
- Use personal protective equipment as directed and report any workplace hazards or dangers to your supervisor
Qualifications
Two or more years of experience as a sous chef in a commissary kitchen with high volume food preparation. Computer literacy with Microsoft Office or Google Suite applications including spreadsheets and slides. Proven ability to lead, train, and develop a large group of employees in an active kitchen setting. A problem solver’s mentality that sees challenges as opportunities. Strong communication skills with the ability to adjust your style to different audiences and speak with tact and diplomacy. Ability to multitask while tracking recipe development, maintaining efficiency, and delivering on time. Comfortable working in temperatures ranging from 0 to 30 degrees Celsius.
Benefits and Perks
This full time position offers an annual salary of sixty thousand to seventy thousand Canadian dollars. You will receive an amazing 75 percent discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits and 50 percent off weekly Factor meal boxes. Health and dental benefits start on day one, plus a health spending account and unlimited access to the Headspace app. A competitive RRSP matching program is offered. Generous vacation and paid time off help create work life balance. Parental leave top up, growth and development opportunities, and a learning fund are also included. Diversity and inclusion initiatives support a welcoming workplace.
How to Apply
If this sous chef role in Calgary sounds like the right fit for your experience and leadership style on the job posting platform where you found this listing. Make sure your resume highlights your high volume commissary kitchen experience and your ability to train large teams. The team is actively seeking to fill this position. If this role matches where you want to take your career, do not wait. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
