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This role is designed to reduce ad-hoc operational workload on Recipe Developers, enabling them to focus on recipe output, quality, and strategic initiatives while supporting Menu Planning and Product teams during a period of increased scale.\nThis is a mid-level, execution-focused contract role ideal for an early-career candidate interested in food, operations, and large-scale menu development.\nLettuce share what this role will be responsible for:\nMenu & In-Week Operations \nUpkeep and ordering of Test kitchen supplies, including meal kits, groceries and tools. \nTriage and manage in-week menu requests for HelloFresh and Chef’s Plate\nAct as the first point of contact for operational menu questions\nTrack, document, and close menu-related asks using established tools and trackers\nEnsure requests meet defined guardrails before escalation\nCross-Functional Coordination \nLiaise with Menu Planning, Product, Editorial, and Procurement on day-to-day menu questions \nSupport Menu Planning teams with overflow operational tasks where culinary development is not required \nMaintain clear communication and timely follow-ups across teams \nCulinary Team Enablement \nCreate systems to update recipes with limited Recipe Developer input \nSupport basic data entry, documentation, and tracker hygiene \nAssist with preparation for tastings, menu reviews, and internal meetings as needed \nProcess Support & Improvement \nIdentify recurring in-week issues and flag opportunities for process improvement \nSupport standardization of intake forms, templates, and SOPs\nAll other duties, as assigned\n\nSound a-peeling? Here's what we're looking for: \n2+ years of experience in food, operations, coordination, or administrative roles \nStrong organizational and communication skills \nComfortable working across multiple teams and priorities \nDetail-oriented, proactive, and calm under pressure \nInterest in food or culinary operations is an asset, but not required\nLet’s cut to the cheese, this is why you'll love it here:\nBox Discount - Amazing discounts on 1 box per week! 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits AND 50% off weekly Factor meal box.\nHealth & Wellness - Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited access to the Headspace app to meet your self-care needs, and 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships!\nRRSP Matching - Competitive RRSP matching program offered\nVacation & PTO - Time off is also an important part of self-care! We offer generous vacation and PTO to help you create a good work-life balance. \nFamily Benefits - A parental leave top-up program for expectant parents.\nGrowth & Development - We support your career progression, provide development opportunities, and invest in your continued learning through our organization wide L&D fund.\nWork Hard & Have Fun - From team socials to engaging company days, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to experience the fun!\nDiversity & Inclusion Initiatives - With impactful ERG’s like FreshPride, Women Empowered and LIMES, we are committed to our diversity, equity & inclusion efforts.\nFood Puns - this one is kind of a big dill if you haven’t already noticed. We even have some punny meeting room names!\nWorking Conditions:\nIt’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). 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