Executive Sous Chef
Job in
Calgary, Alberta, T3S, Canada
Listing for:
HelloFresh
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
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Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Hotel Kitchen, Cook & Chef
Job Description & How to Apply Below
JOB DESCRIPTION Location: 4951 - 110 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Executive Sous Chef who will oversee daily kitchen operations of our newest brand:
Factor (), a healthy, ready-to-heat meal delivery service. Reporting to the Site Director you will manage a team of Sous Chefs and Cooks to ensure that all food prepared meets the highest quality standards, the first batch is identical to the last, and our production stays on track. As a part of our Kitchen Operations team, you will play a key role in delivering a consistently outstanding product to our weekly customers while rapidly scaling this new business.
You will:
Oversee product quality, food safety, and people safety in a mass production kitchen during our newly launched second shiftEnsure that every meal leaving our kitchen is of the highest quality and perfect consistency in taste, appearance, texture, and aromaContinuously improve product quality and internal processes with support of the Executive Chef and Recipe DevelopersTrain, coach, and develop a team of Sous Chefs and hourly kitchen employees across a range of activities, including prep, cooking, assembly, and coolingDevelop, implement, and monitor efficacy of process controls throughout the kitchenManage performance metrics on safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and moraleProvide regular progress reports to the Executive Chef, conduct root cause analyses if off-target, and drive continuous improvement in all areas of the kitchenMaintain upkeep of the kitchen, including equipment and inventoryEnsure the kitchen operates with the highest health and safety standards, and is in alignment with federal and provincial health and safety requirementsTrack and manage food storage, rotation, and qualityWork closely with other departments to execute plant-wide process improvement initiativesMake in-flight adjustments to ensure production stays on track and goal are metWork in all areas of the production facility, including refrigerated areas, and perform tasks ranging from receiving of ingredients and packaging, preparation of ingredients, cooking activities, plating, and order packingWork in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations.Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and report workplace hazards and dangers to the supervisor or employer.Other duties as assignedAt a minimum, you have:
Degree in Culinary Arts or similar qualifications preferred5+ years’ experience as a sous chef, running a commissary or large restaurant/banquet/cateringFamiliarity with CFIA guidelinesStrong understanding of different diets, including Ketogenic and Low Carb dietsSkilled at planning, organizing, prioritizing, and executing projects and activitiesLean six sigma experience a plusComputer literate; you are comfortable with Microsoft Office / Google Suite applications (spreadsheets, slides, etc)Passionate about helping people achieve their goals and improve themselvesAbility to lead, train and develop a large group of employees and manage an active kitchenA problem solver’s mentality; you see problems as opportunities and see the benefit of doing things differentlyStrong communication skills; you adjust your communication style to different audiences, relay information effectively, and speak to employees with tact and diplomacyAbility to multitask, tracking/monitoring recipe development, maintaining efficiency, and delivering on timeNo/low ego; you take direction/feedback well, and are focused on getting to the best possible outcomeComfortable with being exposed to hot, cool and/or cold environments (0-30ºC)What you’ll get in return:
Competitive salary and health benefits75% discount on Hello Fresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscriptionHigh impact work to help feed thousands of families in CanadaOpportunity to learn and growWork with a hard-working and supportive teamWorking Conditions:
It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is…
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