Culinary Production Lead - High-Volume Kitchen Ops

Factor_; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401K match

Bonus opportunities

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Meal plan discounts

Employee resource groups

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Factor_ (HelloFresh brand) seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring quality, safety and consistency across meals. You will train staff, implement new recipes, and optimize processes to deliver premium nutrition and appearance in every batch.

The role requires hands-on leadership across all production stages, adherence to USDA/FDA guidelines, and ongoing collaboration with R&D and corporate chefs. Goodyear, AZ-based, on-site opportunity.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Culinary Arts or similar qualifications.
• 5+ years’ experience running a commissary or large restaurant/banquet/catering.
• Familiarity with USDA/FDA guidelines.
• Strong understanding of Paleo/Ketogenic diets and Mind Diet.
• Lean six sigma experience a plus.
• Passionate about helping people achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product quality and food safety in a mass production kitchen.
• Train and lead kitchen staff to implement new recipes and improve existing ones.
• Develop and implement process controls in a kitchen environment.
• Validate consistent, premium taste, appearance and performance of meals.
• Address and eliminate product quality issues and customer complaints.
• Supervise food production personnel and manage staffing and payroll.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Process improvement

USDA/FDA knowledge

Nutrition knowledge

Quality control

Education

BS in Culinary Arts / related

Tools

HACCP

FSMA

SQF

USDA regs

Job description

Factor_ (HelloFresh brand) seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring quality, safety and consistency across meals. You will train staff, implement new recipes, and optimize processes to deliver premium nutrition and appearance in every batch.

The role requires hands-on leadership across all production stages, adherence to USDA/FDA guidelines, and ongoing collaboration with R&D and corporate chefs. Goodyear, AZ-based, on-site opportunity.