Production Chef

Hello Nori Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hello Nori Inc. in Vancouver is seeking a Catering Production Manager to lead centralized prep and To-Go operations across the Club Kitchen facility and support multiple Hello Nori locations and third-party delivery channels.

Responsibilities include daily prep and To-Go kitchen operations, forecast-based production planning, inventory control, labour efficiency, and ensuring food safety and quality in line with Hello Nori recipes and portioning standards; FOODSAFE Level 1 is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen production, commissary, or high-volume prep environments.
• Experience managing multi-channel or off-premise food production (catering, delivery, or supply to multiple locations).
• FOODSAFE Level 1 certification required, Level 2 an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily prep and To-Go kitchen operations from open to close.
• Plan and organize daily and weekly production schedules based on forecasts and catering demand.
• Ensure prep is completed accurately and on time to Hello Nori recipes and portioning standards.
• Manage third-party delivery platform operations (Uber Eats, DoorDash).
• Manage kitchen staff scheduling, training, and daily task delegation.
• Control kitchen labour and productivity against targets.
• Coordinate production and product movement between Club Kitchen and restaurant locations.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, labeling, temperature, and cleaning standards.

Skills

Kitchen production

Multichannel food production

FOODSAFE Level 1

Organizational skills

Delivery platform operations

Job description

Compensation: $50,000 to $60,000 CAD annually, based on qualifications and experience

We are looking for a strong, organized Catering Production Manager to lead our centralized prep and To-Go operations. This role owns consistent production, food quality, inventory control, labour efficiency, and on-time fulfillment across the Club Kitchen facility, supporting multiple Hello Nori locations and our third-party delivery channels.

Key Responsibilities

Production and Daily Operations

• Lead daily prep and To-Go kitchen operations from open to close


• Plan and organize daily and weekly production schedules based on forecasts, catering demand, and location needs


• Ensure prep is completed accurately, consistently, and on time to Hello Nori recipe and portioning standards


• Manage third-party delivery platform operations (Uber Eats, DoorDash), including order accuracy, menu availability, and packaging standards suited to delivery and to-go


• Manage kitchen staff scheduling, training, and daily task delegation


• Control kitchen labour and productivity against targets


• Build a team capable of covering early morning starts and weekend or holiday production as required

Inventory and Cost Control

• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and product rotation


• Monitor food waste and maintain strong food cost controls


• Maintain Hello Nori recipes, portioning, quality, and presentation standards

Cross-Location Coordination

• Coordinate production and product movement between Club Kitchen and restaurant locations


• Communicate shortages, operational issues, and production risks proactively to location leadership and above


• Partner with the Catering Chef on shared Club Kitchen scheduling, equipment, and space needs

Food Safety and Facility Standards

• Maintain food safety, sanitation, labelling, temperature, and cleaning standards across the facility


• Hold and maintain required food safety certification (FOODSAFE Level 1, minimum)


• Maintain accountability for equipment, organization, and overall kitchen readiness


• Identify production bottlenecks and continuously improve kitchen systems and workflow

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen production, commissary, or high-volume prep environments


• Experience managing multi-channel or off-premise food production (catering, delivery, or supply to multiple locations) considered a strong asset


• FOODSAFE Level 1 certification required, Level 2 an asset


• Strong organizational, scheduling, and inventory management skills


• Comfortable managing third-party delivery platform operations