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 numerous accolades - including BC's Top Employers 2025, placement on The Globe and Mail's prestigious 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 delivery.

Who You Are

- You are a Sous Chef, with a passion for food and experience with leading a team you can be proud of. You see yourself as a Mentor first and you are looking for an opportunity to leverage your skills in training and building a dedicated, long-term kitchen team that consistently delivers high-quality products while adhering to all regulatory standards.
- This position reports to the Executive Chef and oversees production in our dedicated Hot and Cold Kitchen operations, producing Ready-to-Eat meals, sauces, soups, and add-on options for our direct-to-consumer product line.
- 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.
- Adaptable- You thrive in a changing environment and are able to pivot direction easily.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Work under the direction of the Executive Chef and cover when is absent
- Supervise and lead the Kitchen Production Team responsible for batch cooking and assembly of a variety of Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food products in a high-volume, CFIA-registered food production facility.
- Ensure all products are produced on time, in full, and to specification — maintaining the highest standards for taste, texture, quality, and presentation.
- Uphold and enforce all federal and provincial food safety regulations, including CFIA, HACCP, and GMP standards to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
- Maintain and manage production equipment, tools, and supplies — ensuring the facility has the proper resources to support a growing recipe portfolio and increasing production volumes.
- Drive continuous improvement by analyzing production processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing solutions to improve yield, throughput, and labor productivity.
- Partner with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Quality Assurance to ensure availability of raw materials, accurate inventory control,



and compliance with product specifications.
- Track, monitor, and report on ingredient usage, yield losses, and production KPIs, ensuring accurate data to support forecasting, costing, and process optimization.
- Conduct batch trials and refine food products from concept to launch, including recipe development, shelf-life testing, and scaling for production. Collaborate with the Culinary and Quality Assurance teams to ensure products meet quality, cost, regulatory, and customer requirements.
- Train and motivate the production team to uphold safety protocols, sustain high performance, and foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.
- Other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

- Culinary Diploma required; Red Seal certification preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in high-volume food production or banquet kitchen operations, with a strong focus on productivity, efficiency, and process improvement.
- Strong computer skills are mandatory. You must be highly proficient in Google Workspace, specifically Google Sheets (basic formulas, formatting, data entry) and Gmail.
- Must have hands‑on experience with inventory control, including tracking inventory coming in and going out, inventory counts, FIFO procedures, stock rotation, waste control, and identifying inventory variances.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources teams in a regulated food production environment.
- Strong problem‑solving skills; able to identify operational challenges and implement practical, innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, adaptable to various teams and stakeholders, ens

📌 Sous Chef (Calgary)
🏢 Fresh Prep Foods
📍 Calgary