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Area Manager, Sous Chef

HelloFresh
Aurora, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.Sous ChefFactor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an experienced Sous-Chef responsible for overseeing the daily kitchen operations.  This role will ensure that all food prepared meets the highest quality standards and follows all SOP's and company practices. You will...Be responsible for training, coaching, and developing hourly kitchen staffMaintain security and upkeep of kitchen, including equipment, food, and supply inventoriesPlanning energy conservation procedures in the kitchenEnsure the kitchen operates alongside state and federal health and safety codesMaintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areasWork to continuously improve processes, working closely with other departments to execute plant-wide initiativesManage departmental performance measures, including visual controls, and provide regular progress reports to the Chef de Cuisine during the shiftManage department priorities as situations arisePerform accident investigations and notify management as appropriateYou are…Able to train and develop a large group of employees and manage an active kitchenA problem solver      Results Driven Able speak to employees with tact and diplomacy     Able to multitask - tracking/monitoring recipe development and maintaining productivityComputer literate to input information into the computerAble to take direction and relay information to employeesComfortability in being exposed to hot, cool and/or cold environment (30º - 70º)At a minimum, you have...Required: High School Diploma or GED or related work experienceAmerican Culinary Federation chef certification preferred1-3 years’ experience in commissary kitchen and high-volume food preparationFluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applicationsMust be able to read, write and speak English. Bilingual in Spanish a plusYou’ll get…Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunitiesGenerous PTO and flexible attendance policy Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employmentUp to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to 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 chainThis 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 #JD1008Illinois Pay Range$54,600—$61,450 USDAbout HelloFreshWe believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers’ homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.To learn more about what it's like working inside HelloFresh, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at:Europe: EUaccommodations@hellofresh.comAPAC: APACaccommodations@hellofresh.comUnited States: USCandidateAccommodations@hellofresh.comCanada: CAaccommodations@hellofresh.com

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