Production Chef - Prep and To-Go Operations Full-Time
$50,000 - $60,000/year
Job Description Who Are We? Hello Nori is a dynamic fast fine-dining Japanese establishment with a bold mission: to define the hand roll bar experience. Our journey began in February 2021, and since then, Hello Nori has swiftly emerged as Vancouver’s most beloved culinary gems. Fueled by the remarkable strides we’ve made on our journey, we have committed to introducing multiple new Hello Nori locations across Canada, spreading our unique concept even further. As we embark on this exciting expansion, we are actively seeking to expand our team with dedicatedand exceptional individuals like yourself, who share our passion for excellence. Join us at Hello Nori and be a part of a culinary revolution that is shaping Canada’s dining scene.
What We’re Looking For We are looking for a robust, organized Production Chef to lead our centralized prep and To-Go operations. This role owns consistent production, food quality, inventory control, labour efficiency, and on-time fulfillment across the Club Kitchen facility, supporting multiple Hello Nori locations and our third-party delivery channels.This position is based out of Hello Nori's Club Kitchen facility in Vancouver.
Key Responsibilities Production and Daily Operations Lead daily prep and To-Go kitchen operations from open to close
Plan and organize daily and weekly production schedules based on forecasts, catering demand, and location needs
Ensure prep is completed accurately, consistently, and on time to Hello Nori recipe and portioning standards
Manage third-party delivery platform operations (Uber Eats, DoorDash), including order accuracy, menu availability, and packaging standards suited to delivery and to-go
Manage kitchen staff scheduling, training,



and daily task delegation
Control kitchen labour and productivity against targets
Build a team capable of covering early morning starts and weekend or holiday production as required
Inventory and Cost Control Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and product rotation
Monitor food waste and maintain robust food cost controls
Maintain Hello Nori recipes, portioning, quality, and presentation standards
Cross-Location Coordination Coordinate production and product movement between Club Kitchen and restaurant locations
Communicate shortages, operational issues, and production risks proactively to location leadership and above
Partner with the Catering Chef on shared Club Kitchen scheduling, equipment, and space needs
Food Safety and Facility Standards Maintain food safety, sanitation, labelling, temperature, and cleaning standards across the facility
Hold and maintain required food safety certification (FOODSAFE Level 1, minimum)
Maintain accountability for equipment, organization, and overall kitchen readiness
Identify production bottlenecks and continuously improve kitchen systems and workflow
Qualifications Experience in kitchen production, commissary, or high-volume prep environments
Experience managing multi-channel or off-premise food production (catering, delivery, or supply to multiple locations) considered a strong asset
FOODSAFE Level 1 certification required, Level 2 an asset
Strong organizational, scheduling, and inventory management skills
Comfortable managing third-party delivery platform operations
Performance measured against food cost, labour cost, and on-time fulfillment targets
Physical demands: extended periods of standing, lifting up to 25-50 lbs, exposure to hot and cold kitchen environments, early morning start times

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