Executive Sous Chef

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 - including BC's Top Employers, placement on The Globe and Mail's Canada's Top Growing Companies list, and recognition as one of Deloitte's Best Managed Companies - reflect our commitment to excellence in both customer experience and employee satisfaction. Our collaborative culture brings together passionate food lovers, sustainability champions, and tech innovators who are reshaping the future of food.

Who You Are

• Reliable & Dependable: You like to see a job well done and will ensure that things are done the “right” way. You show up for all scheduled shifts on time and ready to work.

• Self Starter: You are comfortable owning a task from start to finish and you take the initiative to make 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 allow you to get results across easily and quickly, in a friendly and professional manner.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Fresh Prep Plant Manager, you will:

• Lead the scaling and execution of Culinary-developed Ready-to-Eat recipes into consistent, high-quality production meals.

• Collaborate directly with the Culinary team to validate recipes, yields, and processes before production launch.

• Document and communicate cooking methods, plating specs, and SOPs to the kitchen team.

• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation standards, and daily hygiene audits.

• Conduct quality tastings, own recipe score improvements, and address guest-impacting product issues.

• Monitor and optimize labour efficiency to reduce production seconds without sacrificing quality.

• Manage, mentor, and engage the kitchen team to build accountability and a positive culture.

• Partner with Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Operations to support smooth new meal launches and continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of culinary leadership experience in high-volume, ready-to-eat, or commissary kitchens.

• Proven ability to translate Culinary recipes into scalable, consistent production methods.

• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, sanitation, and quality control processes.

• Process-driven with excellent documentation and training skills.

• Experience optimizing labour, reducing waste, and improving kitchen workflow.

• Skilled leader who can engage and develop kitchen teams.

• Effective collaborator with QA, Procurement, and Production teams.

• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

What You Can Expect

• 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.

• Working with the fantastic team based out of our Ville Saint-Laurent facility.

• Exclusive food perks that let you experience our amazing products.

• A culture that celebrates innovation, encourages professional development, and supports work-life balance.

• The opportunity to be part of a certified B-Corporation making a tangible difference in sustainable food systems.

Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels our goal is 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. Whether you're in one of our corporate functions or within the production facility, you may be exposed to these ingredients. If you have concerns - especially around allergens or meat - please let us know during the hiring process.