Sous Chef - Production

Fresh Prep; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meal kit provider in Calgary is seeking a Sous Chef to lead their Kitchen Production Team. The role involves ensuring high-quality Ready-to-Eat meal production while adhering to strict food safety regulations. Candidates should have a Culinary Diploma, supervisory experience in food production, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Exclusive food perks

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in food production or banquet operations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with regulatory teams.
• Proven ability to multitask and meet production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kitchen Production Team for batch cooking Ready-to-Eat products.
• Uphold food safety regulations and maintain product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in production processes.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Culinary Diploma

Red Seal certification

Tools

Food safety regulations knowledge

Job description

Overview

Who We Are

Join Fresh Prep — a dynamic leader revolutionizing how Canadians experience food through sustainable meal kit delivery. As one of Canada's fastest-growing companies and a certified B Corporation, we're committed to making it easier for people to eat well and live better.

We're proud to be recognized as a workplace where innovation meets impact. Our accolades include BC's Top Employers 2025, placement on The Globe and Mail's Canada's Top Growing Companies list, and recognition as one of Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies. Our collaborative culture brings together passionate food lovers, sustainability champions, and tech innovators who are reshaping the future of food delivery.

Who You Are

You are a Sous Chef with a passion for food and experience leading a team you can be proud of. You see yourself as a mentor first and are seeking an opportunity to leverage your skills in training and building a dedicated, long-term kitchen team that consistently delivers high-quality products while adhering to all regulatory standards.

This position reports to the Executive Sous Chef and oversees production in our dedicated Hot and Cold Kitchen operations, producing Ready-to-Eat meals, sauces, soups, and add-on options for our direct-to-consumer product line.

Self Starter: You are comfortable owning a task from start to finish and take the initiative to drive continuous process improvements. You observe strict deadlines and hold yourself accountable for your deliverables.

Collaborative Team Player: You are motivated by collaborative team task achievement and driving a results-oriented culture.

Strong Communicator: Your verbal and written communication skills enable you to obtain results across teams in a friendly and professional manner.

Adaptable: You thrive in a changing environment and can pivot direction easily.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the Kitchen Production Team responsible for batch cooking and assembly of a variety of Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food products in a high-volume, CFIA-registered food production facility.
• Ensure all products are produced on time, in full, and to specification — maintaining the highest standards for taste, texture, quality, and presentation.
• Uphold and enforce all federal and provincial food safety regulations, including CFIA, HACCP, and GMP standards to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Maintain and manage production equipment, tools, and supplies — ensuring the facility has the proper resources to support a growing recipe portfolio and increasing production volumes.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing production processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing solutions to improve yield, throughput, and labor productivity.
• Partner with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Quality Assurance to ensure availability of raw materials, accurate inventory control, and compliance with product specifications.
• Track, monitor, and report on ingredient usage, yield losses, and production KPIs, ensuring accurate data to support forecasting, costing, and process optimization.
• Conduct batch trials and refine food products from concept to launch, including recipe development, shelf-life testing, and scaling for production. Collaborate with the Culinary and Quality Assurance teams to ensure products meet quality, cost, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Train and motivate the production team to uphold safety protocols, sustain high performance, and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Culinary Diploma required; Red Seal certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in high-volume food production or banquet kitchen operations, with a strong focus on productivity, efficiency, and process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources teams in a regulated food production environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills; able to identify operational challenges and implement practical, innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, adaptable to various teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear and concise information flow.
• Proven ability to multitask, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet tight production deadlines without compromising quality or safety.

What You Can Expect

• Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Competitive salary that recognizes your skills and experience
• An energetic, inclusive workplace where your voice matters and your contributions drive real impact
• Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days
• Exclusive food perks that let you experience our amazing products
• A culture that celebrates innovation, encourages professional development, and supports work-life balance
• Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity and strive to be diverse, inclusive, and representative of the communities we operate in. We endeavour to recruit, develop and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well!
• At Fresh Prep, we work with a variety of ingredients, including common allergens like peanuts, tree nuts, and dairy. If you have concerns—especially around allergens or meat—please let us know during the hiring process.