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YA•YE is an organic + plant-based meal delivery service offering the cleanest, highest quality 3 and 6 day meal packages on the planet. 

We're a mission and values driven company seeking passionate, hardworking, and honest team members. If you think you'd be a good culture fit and are interested in joining our YA•YE family, please email us. We look forward to connecting with you!

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    Production Chef (Full-Time)

    We are a high-growth team seeking a dedicated individual to work alongside kitchen management in our production kitchen (located near Old Town Arvada, just 10-15 minutes from downtown Denver). We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and has a keen attention to detail. This individual would primarily be responsible for prepping and cooking our diverse menu items and consistently executing our plant-based sauces as we expand our meal delivery program. In this position, you will act as a leader in our kitchen, following and enforcing our Head Chef's and Sous Chef's requirements and guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a hardworking, creative professional who is willing to participate in executing delicious seasonal menus and meal designs. 

    An ideal candidate would be someone with previous experience in a high-volume catering business, plant-based restaurant, and/or previous production chef experience. The ability to season, adjust and consistently execute recipes is key to this position. You must be able to execute menu items quickly and precisely, as we deliver/ship hundreds of meals each week. 
    We are looking for a Production Chef who shares our passion for health and well-being. Our menu is backed by cutting-edge nutrition science and traditional healing wisdom, and as a company – our goal is to disprove common assumptions and myths surrounding plant-based lifestyles. Ideally, our new hire is passionate about plant-based cuisine and understands its nutritional benefits. Our current production days are Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 
    Pay (Full-Time): 
    • $40,000 - $45,000 per year, plus equity options in the company
    • 2 - 3 weeks PTO

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist with the preparation and planning of meal programs
    • Carefully follow and uphold our high recipe standards
    • Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
    • Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.
    • Maintain high standards of sanitation and vegetable washing procedures 
    • Act with professionalism, respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and continuous improvement at all times
    • Have clear communication with Head Chef and Sous Chef regarding any issues that may arise
    • Maintain a positive reputation and relationships with guests, the service industry, our neighborhood, and community.

    Desired Skill Set and Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Science or relevant field.
    • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a chef role, especially high-volume catering-style businesses – plant-based cooking experience is a plus!
    • Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
    • Good time management – if you've worked in a high-volume production position in the past (such as catering) and enjoyed the thrill, then this position is for you.
    • Teamwork-oriented with excellent communication skills.
    • Ability to not only give feedback, but also receive it and self-recognize areas for growth
    • Desire to learn more about plant-based cooking and flavor profiling.
    • Contagiously positive and friendly with a “can-do” attitude, high energy level and diligent work ethic
    • Goal-oriented, accountable and completes tasks on-time
    • Open availability on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
    • Understanding of nutrition and passion for clean eating also strongly preferred

    Prep / Production Team Member (Part-Time)

    We're seeking individuals to work in our production kitchen (located near Old Town Arvada, just 10-15 minutes from downtown Denver). Individuals would primarily be responsible for helping to prep and plate our diverse menu items, following our Head Chef's and Sous Chef's requirements and guidelines. 

    Ideal candidates are hardworking, passionate individuals  – ideally with experience in a high-volume catering business or restaurant. You must be able to clean and prep produce quickly and precisely, as we deliver/ship hundreds of meals each week. 
    We are looking for team members who share our passion for health and well-being. Our menu is backed by cutting-edge nutrition science and traditional healing wisdom, and as a company – our goal is to disprove common assumptions and myths surrounding plant-based lifestyles. Ideally, our new hire is passionate about plant-based cuisine and understands its nutritional benefits. Our current production days are Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (however, there is flexibility, as this is a part-time position). 

    • $15-16 per hour

    • Complimentary lunches on location. We believe that food is medicine, so our high quality, organic, plant-rich meals are designed to heal from the inside out.

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist with the preparation and plating of meals
    • Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.
    • Maintain high standards of sanitation and vegetable washing procedures 
    • Act with professionalism, respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and continuous improvement at all times
    • Have clear communication with Head Chef and Sous Chef regarding any issues that may arise
    • Maintain a positive reputation and relationships with colleagues, our neighborhood, and community.

    Desired Skill Set and Qualifications:

    • Experience in a high-volume catering business or restaurant (back of house)
    • Strong knife skills and knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
    • Good time management – if you've worked in a high-volume production position in the past (such as catering) and enjoyed the thrill, then this position is for you.
    • Teamwork-oriented with excellent communication skills.
    • Ability to not only give feedback, but also receive it and self-recognize areas for growth
    • Contagiously positive and friendly with a “can-do” attitude, high energy level and diligent work ethic
    • Goal-oriented, accountable and completes tasks on-time
    • Availability on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays

     

    Email Resume (careers@yayeorganics.com)