Sous Chef

About Good Eggs

At our core, we represent radical freshness, impeccable quality, curated selections and exceptional service. Picked yesterday, baked this morning, by the people we know and trust. We go straight to the source and bring only the best right to you. We're Good Eggs.

About the Role

We're looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join our culinary team and lead daily food production across our kitchen and pack operations. This role is critical to upholding the culinary vision of Good Eggs and our food partners. You'll be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, efficiency, and team leadership in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

This is a hands-on leadership position ideal for someone who is passionate about food, energized by operations, and motivated by purpose. You’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of our culinary staff—including cooks, prep cooks, packers, and dishwashers—while also managing critical business functions like inventory, purchasing, labor planning, training, and recipe execution.

Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee the daily execution of prepared foods for Good Eggs’ culinary and partnership programs

Champion food quality, food & kitchen safety, and sanitation practices across the team

Manage and delegate daily production lists, ensuring timelines are met and standards upheld

Use digital tools to translate recipes into production plans and schedules

Partner with culinary leadership to plan staffing and labor in alignment with daily and weekly production goals

Standardize and troubleshoot recipes, and maintain adherence to weights, yields, and methods

Collaborate on inventory and purchasing, ensuring efficient ordering and minimizing product loss

Coach and support the team through training, recipe development, and process changes

Maintain detailed records and digital logs for inventory, production, temperature checks, and food safety documentation

Communicate clearly with kitchen teammates, operations teams, and external partners

Support new product development, activations, and strategic food projects as needed

Stay alert to team dynamics and partner with People Ops as needed to support employee well-being

Maintain a safe and organized work environment, guiding the team on proper handling of waste and adherence to environmental standards

Qualifications

5+ years of high-volume, batch-cooking experience, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role

A hands-on leader with a passion for food and team development

Experienced in a range of cuisines, cooking methods, and kitchen equipment

Hands-on, organized, and solutions-oriented, with excellent time management and a strong sense of urgency

Deep knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene protocols

Tech-savvy and comfortable using Google Workspace, Slack, and culinary software for scheduling, inventory, and team communication

Experience with recipe scaling, production planning, and inventory control

Excellent communication skills—with the ability to lead internally and collaborate cross-functionally

A positive, calm, and professional demeanor; energized by working in a mission-driven, fast-paced setting

Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts as needed

Spanish-speaking or bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply

Competencies

Knowledge of seasonal and local products.

Experience in multiple cuisines and high-volume production.

Production planning to recipes and quantities needed.

Comfortable and experienced with a wide variety of kitchen equipment.

Food Safety and kitchen hygiene knowledge required.

Comfortable working in a collaborative environment where duties are shared.

Comfortable using a variety of software (including, but not limited to, Google Suite and Slack), scheduling, production scheduling, recipe management, and team communication.

Working Conditions

Fast-paced kitchen environment; must be comfortable with cold storage areas (refrigerators/freezers) and standing/walking for extended periods

Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull 30–50 lbs regularly

Requires slip-resistant footwear (provided) and adherence to PPE and food safety standards

This is a physically active role in a busy kitchen environment. You’ll be on your feet most of the day and regularly lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs. You must be comfortable working in cold storage areas (including freezers), and PPE must be worn in accordance with food safety and company protocols.

Additional Information

Why Work for Good Eggs?

Work for a purpose-driven company in an incredible work environment with passionate, diverse, and accomplished team members.

Our benefits and compensation package is the following for this role:

Targeted compensation range: $65,000

/yr+, based on experience

Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Enrollment in our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

For employees working 30+ hours per week, Medical, Dental and Vision plans with Kaiser & United Healthcare

Generous Parental Leave

Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability - all eligible employees receive coverage

20% Employee Discount & Free Delivery

The Good Eggs Compensation Philosophy:

We offer competitive compensation based on market rates, evaluated bi-annually. Our final offer is based on years of experience, length of time with title, and demonstrated impact while in previous roles, combined with our compensation philosophy.

Good Eggs provides equal employment opportunities for team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military status or disability in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines. We hire and promote individuals based on their qualifications for the position to be filled. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Good Eggs uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

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