Senior Sous Chef

Burr Ridge, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 31-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sous Chef

Factor a brand of HelloFresh isseeking 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 SOPs and company practices.

You will...

Be responsible for training coaching and developing hourly kitchen staff
Maintain security and upkeep of kitchen including equipment food and supply inventories
Planning energy conservation procedures in the kitchen
Ensure the kitchen operates alongside state and federal health and safety codes
Maintain standards for food storage rotation quality and appearance.
Balance quality productivity cost safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas
Work to continuously improve processes working closely with other departments to execute plant-wide initiatives
Manage departmental performance measures including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to the Chef de Cuisine during the shift
Manage department priorities as situations arise
Perform accident investigations and notify management as appropriate

You are

Able to train and develop a large group of employeesand manage an active kitchen
A problem solver
Results Driven
Able speak to employees with tact and diplomacy
Able to multitask - tracking/monitoring recipe development and maintaining productivity
Computer literate to input information into the computer
Able to take direction and relay information to employees
Comfortability 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 experience
American Culinary Federation chef certification preferred
1-3 years experience in commissary kitchen and high-volume food preparation
Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
Must be able to read write and speak English. Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Youll get

Competitive salary 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation and company equity plan based on role
Generous PTO including sabbatical and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly effective first day of employment
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh Green Chef Everyplate and Factor)
Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for 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 chain

This 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.

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Illinois Pay Range

$67900$76400 USD

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Sous ChefFactor a brand of HelloFresh isseeking 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 SOPs and company practices.You will...Be responsible for training coachin...