At Homecooked Hygge, we believe the real secret sauce to a vibrant life is simple, seasonal and mouth-watering dishes. We deliver freshly-prepared, local and seasonal whole foods to heal mind, body and spirit. All dishes are crafted with love and infused with principles from Ayurvedic wisdom and Danish hygge. Our menu selections change weekly and seasonally, and are designed to support people at various stages of life. We also offer small-scale catering services for organizations and retreats. 

We are deeply committed to environmental responsibility. We source our ingredients from local farmers as much as possible to limit transportation. While we do include meat in some of our recipes due to its healing benefits, we focus on plant-based foods and keep our carbon footprint down. We offer a subscription-based model of food delivery to control volume and prevent food waste. We deliver food in compostable or reusable packaging. We concentrate our delivery days by geographic location to minimize our ecological impact. Our current delivery area includes Denver, Boulder and the surrounding towns in Colorado.

We are seeking a reliable and responsible sous chef to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate knows their way around the kitchen, and is comfortable following direction from our lead chef and operations manager. The role will be part-time to start, but has the potential to grow into a full-time position. Your responsibilities may include:

• • Accurate following and executing recipes. 
  • Giving and receiving feedback to/from the Lead Chef. 
  • Being available to receive and organize deliveries at the kitchen or picking up ingredients as needed
  • Packaging and labeling foods for delivery
  • Participate in food prep, cooking, timing, and proper storage and labeling of prepared foods and ingredients
  • Washing dishes and cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen area after cooking
  • Reporting any kitchen supply needs to the lead chef or operations manager
  • Complying with sanitation regulations and safety standards
  • Assisting with community and catering events

• Passionate about cooking and infusing positive energy into all prepared foods
• 2 + years in a professional kitchen or similar culinary environment
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, knife skills, and ability to work independently is required
• Self-motivated with an excellent work ethic. Must value efficiency, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Shares our ideals of organic, seasonal, local and sustainably sourced ingredients
• Passion for growing an entrepreneurial business, with a strong work ethic, ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects, solve problems and implement successful solutions
• Understanding of Ayurveda is a plus!
• Strong communication skills - not afraid to ask questions!
• Care for quality control, and producing the best product possible
• Must be able to work on feet for up to 8 hours (with breaks) and lift up to 30 lbs
• ANSI accredited certification preferred (or willingness to complete)

SCHEDULE & LOCATION

This is a part-time position; hours will vary weekly (approximately 13 to 15 hours/week). Hours may fluctuate or increase as business grows.  Must be available for prep shifts on Mondays and Tuesdays 8am – 5pm (hours may vary on each day, but will fall within those windows to start).

Kitchen location is in northeast Denver.

COMPENSATION

This position is PAID: hourly, $20-25/hour (depending on experience)

Homecooked Hygge is a woman-owned and operated business, committed to the well-being of our employees and offers competitive wages. As a small business, benefits are not offered at this time.