Production Chef

Job Description

Who we are:
Founded in 2013, Thistle is an early-stage food-tech startup empowering our customers to get and stay healthy. We deliver delicious, organic, healthy, plant-forward meals, cold-pressed juices and snacks to customers in California who want to put their nutrition on auto-pilot. We are not just another food delivery startup or meal-kit company. Our focus is the health and happiness of our customers and we are revolutionizing how fresh, nutritious, high-quality food is purchased, manufactured, and delivered at scale. Thistle is headquartered in San Francisco and we are backed by some amazing investors in the Bay Area and beyond.

Who You Are:
Thistle is looking for a Production Chef to join our Culinary team. The Production Chef is responsible for assisting in the management of our high-volume culinary team. This role will assist in managing the day-to-day operations of our facility, including menu development, prep, and cooking of meals. This position will report to our Executive Chef and be based out of our Oakland facility. What You'll Do:
Will help us scale while maintaining quality and consistency
Recipe implementation/development and scaling with Executive Chef
Instruct and teach proper food handling, production, storage, service and execution
Keep all kitchen spaces to the highest level of cleanliness in accordance with local health codes
Recruit and train employees
Oversee kitchen operations

Assist in ordering & inventory What You'll Bring:
Minimum 3+ years as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager in a catering, food manufacturing, or high volume environment preferred
Minimum 3+ years working with high volume production kitchen equipment such as steam kettles, tilt skillets preferred
Must have experience with recipe scaling and standardization
Ability to build morale and spirit through an atmosphere of teamwork
Strong entrepreneurial spirit with scalable processes always in mind
Passion for food and culinary creation, menu and recipe development
Proven track record in the following functions: food planning and preparation, strong financial accountability, scheduling
Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Display leadership and thrive in a high volume kitchen
Tech savvy; able to use Excel, Word and Google Docs Life at Thistle:
Join a diverse, passionate & driven team of all backgrounds
Delicious & nutritious meals, snacks & juice to help keep you feeling healthy and energized
Comprehensive health benefits to fit your needs
Generous vacation & sick policies
Competitive compensation
Diversity and inclusion are essential values at Thistle. We know we'll do our best and most impactful work when we feel we're represented and we belong. We're proud to actively recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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