Kitchen Lead

Overview

Factor_ a brand of Hello Fresh is seeking a Kitchen Lead. The kitchen lead is responsible for supporting the Sous Chef in running daily kitchen operations. This role will ensure that all food prepared meets the highest quality standards and follows all SOPs and company practices.

• Coach all kitchen employees to follow policies and procedures
• Assist the Sous Chef in maintaining security and upkeep of kitchen, including equipment, food, and supply inventories
• Occasionally required to communicate with other departments, such as Quality or Production, to collaborate and solve problems
• Assist the Sous Chef with ensuring the kitchen operates alongside state and federal health and safety codes
• Reports all kitchen issues to an immediate supervisor

• Leadership and fostering team cooperation for a large group of employees
• Knowledge of kitchen operations preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Sheets preferred
• Strong written and communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting deadlines
• Ability to adapt to Factor_ programs and procedure

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a manufacturing and assembly environment and is regularly exposed to cool and/or cold temperatures (10º - 40º). The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, reach and lift for a minimum of 10 to 12 hours with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee is required to use hands to handle objects and/or tools. The employee is required to talk or hear with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are varied according to shift. There are occasions where overtime is required based upon operational needs. The Sanitation Lead is expected to work the hours it takes to finish assignments each day.

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to Hello Fresh meal plans (Hello Fresh, Green Chef, Every plate, and Factor_)
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

#factor Illinois Pay Range

$21.25—$21.25 USD