Kitchen Lead

Who you are

You have experience in kitchen operations and a strong ability to foster team cooperation among a large group of employees. Your leadership skills enable you to coach kitchen staff effectively, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. You are familiar with Microsoft Office and Google Sheets, which aids in maintaining kitchen inventories and reporting. Your strong written and communication skills allow you to collaborate with other departments, such as Quality or Production, to solve problems efficiently. You possess strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, enabling you to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting deadlines. Adaptability is key in this role, as you will need to adjust to Factor_ programs and procedures.

What you'll do

As a Kitchen Lead, you will support the Sous Chef in running daily kitchen operations, ensuring that all food prepared meets the highest quality standards. You will coach all kitchen employees to follow established policies and procedures, fostering a collaborative environment. Your responsibilities will include assisting the Sous Chef in maintaining the security and upkeep of the kitchen, including equipment, food, and supply inventories. You will also be required to communicate with other departments to collaborate and solve problems effectively. Ensuring that the kitchen operates in compliance with state and federal health and safety codes will be a critical part of your role. You will report all kitchen issues to your immediate supervisor, ensuring that any concerns are addressed promptly. Your leadership will be essential in creating a positive work environment and maintaining high standards in food preparation.

What we offer

HelloFresh offers a competitive pay rate of $21.25 per hour. You will work in a manufacturing and assembly environment, where you will be regularly exposed to cool and/or cold temperatures. The role requires you to be adaptable to various working conditions, including exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. You will be part of a mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain, contributing to a meaningful cause while developing your skills in a dynamic kitchen environment.