Junior Sous Chef

Rippling; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored health insurance

Vision & dental coverage

401(k) after 6 months

80 hours PTO per year

10 paid holidays

Winter break Dec 24–Jan 1

Free lunch during service

Job summary

Sifted is hiring a Junior Sous Chef in our Redwood City kitchen to support the Managing Chef in daily food production and kitchen operations.

Schedule is Monday - Friday: 6:30 am-3:00pm. This role involves leading production for sauces, garnishes, vegetables and proteins, and owning labeling, packout, and quality control. Catering/event experience and Supervisory exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of kitchen experience, preferably in supervisory positions.
• Experience with catering and event servicing.
• Working knowledge of diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment.
• Experience with Google applications (Gmail, Google Drive) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead production for sauces, garnishes, vegetables and proteins.
• Own labeling and organization of pans and delis.
• Execute strict quality control and assurance.
• Own daily pack out (load boxes/bins, re-therm hot items, create packout cards).
• Assist with daily deep-clean items and uphold sanitary regulations and safety standards.
• Assist Managing Chef and Sous Chef with production discussions and process improvements.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Culinary knowledge

Food safety

Event catering

Google Apps

Microsoft Office

Tools

Labeling systems

Packout equipment

Food prep equipment

Sanitation equipment

Job description

Sifted is hiring a Junior Sous Chef in our Redwood City kitchen to support the Managing Chef in daily food production and kitchen operations.

Schedule is Monday - Friday: 6:30 am-3:00pm

What you'll be doing

• Leading production for sauces, garnishes, vegetables and proteins
• Holding full ownership of labeling and organization pans and delis
• Executing strict quality control and assurance
• Owning daily pack out (load boxes/bins, re-therm hot items, assist with creating packout cards).
• Assisting with daily deep-clean items, comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards
• Assisting the Managing Chef and Sous Chef in facilitating discussions and answering questions about production, packout, and clean-up
• Assisting the Managing Chef and Sous Chef with the development and augmentation of systems in place
• 2-3 years of prior kitchen experience, preferably in supervisory positions
• Has had experience with catering and event servicing
• Has a working knowledge of diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment
• Is experienced with Google applications (Gmail, Google Drive), Microsoft Office
• Compensation : starting at $32 per hour
• Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in
• 401(k) program available after six months of employment
• 80 hours of PTO with each year of employment, 10 company paid holidays, and a paid winter break from Dec 24 - Jan 1
• Free lunch during meal service
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Weekdays

Weekly day range: Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 3:00pm

Eligibility : This position must maintain ServSafe Food Handler card (company-paid)

Work environment : This position is based in a commercial commissary kitchen.

Physical requirements : This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to stand for long periods of time, and the ability to bend, squat, and reach

About Sifted

Sifted was founded in 2015 by Kimberly Lexow and Jess Legge with a bold vision — to reimagine office food as an experience rooted in hospitality, sustainability, and intentionality .

What began as a modern take on workplace meals quickly evolved into a nationwide food platform that supports culture, community, and carbon-conscious choices across hundreds of companies. We’re not a caterer — we’re workplace food partner .

Our team is our secret sauce — a mix of hospitality pros, culinary experts, technologists, and innovators redefining what it means to build meaningful, stable, and opportunity-filled careers in hospitality. At Sifted, people stay, grow, and thrive — our team members remain with us three times longer than the industry average.

We offer flexibility, generous perks, and room to grow — hiring builders, operators, creatives, and craftspeople who care about making work (and workplaces) better.

At Sifted, our team culture mirrors the experiences we design for our clients:

• Creative Freedom: Everyone contributes ideas and shapes the future of our service.
• Hospitality-Driven: No matter your role, you’re in service to someone — and that matters.
• Career Growth: We invest in internal mobility, mentorship, and hands-on learning.
• People First: We support flexible work, celebrate wins, and lead with empathy.
• Real Impact: Every day, your work reduces waste, improves lives, and connects people through food.

If you’re passionate about great food, great people, and great purpose — we’d love to meet you.