Junior Sous Chef

About Sifted Sifted was founded in 2015 by Kimberly Lexow and Jess Legge with a bold vision — to reimagine office food as an experience rooted in hospitality, sustainability, and intentionality. What began as a modern take on workplace meals quickly evolved into a nationwide food platform that supports culture, community, and carbon-conscious choices across hundreds of companies. We’re not a caterer — we’re a workplace food partner. Our team is our secret sauce — a mix of hospitality pros, culinary experts, technologists, and innovators redefining what it means to build meaningful, stable, and opportunity-filled careers in hospitality. At Sifted, people stay, grow, and thrive — our team members remain with us three times longer than the industry average. We offer flexibility, generous perks, and room to grow — hiring builders, operators, creatives, and craftspeople who care about making work (and workplaces) better. At Sifted, our team culture mirrors the experiences we design for our clients: Creative Freedom: Everyone contributes ideas and shapes the future of our service.Hospitality-Driven: No matter your role, you’re in service to someone — and that matters.Career Growth: We invest in internal mobility, mentorship, and hands-on learning.People First: We support flexible work, celebrate wins, and lead with empathy.Real Impact: Every day, your work reduces waste, improves lives, and connects people through food. If you’re passionate about great food, great people, and great purpose — we’d love to meet you.

About The Role

Sifted is hiring a Junior Sous Chef in our Redwood City kitchen to support the Managing Chef in daily food production and kitchen operations. Schedule is Monday - Friday: 6:30 am‑3:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Leading production for sauces, garnishes, vegetables and proteins
• Holding full ownership of labeling and organization pans and delis
• Executing strict quality control and assurance
• Owning daily pack out (load boxes/bins, re-therm hot items, assist with creating packout cards)
• Assisting with daily deep-clean items, comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards
• Assisting the Managing Chef and Sous Chef in facilitating discussions and answering questions about production, packout, and clean-up
• Assisting the Managing Chef and Sous Chef with the development and augmentation of systems in place

Requirements

• 2‑3 years of prior kitchen experience, preferably in supervisory positions
• Experience with catering and event servicing
• Maintain ServSafe Food Handler card (company‑paid)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and bend, squat, and reach
• Work environment: commercial commissary kitchen

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment
• Experience with Google applications (Gmail, Google Drive) and Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Company‑sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company‑paid HDHP, plus vision + dental opt‑in
• 401(k) program available after six months of employment
• 80 hours of PTO each year, 10 company‑paid holidays, and a paid winter break (Dec 24 – Jan 1)
• Free lunch during meal service
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within the organization and learn with a fast‑growing start‑up
• Sign‑on bonus received after 90 days of employment and successful probation

Pay

Starting at $32 per hour (pay range $32‑$32 per hour)

Schedule

Full‑time, weekdays: Monday‑Friday, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm