Culinary Developer

Job SummaryDesigns, develops, maintains, and expands an innovative culinary repertoire. Acts as an ambassador to “Honoring Food”.Role and ResponsibilitiesCreates and delivers factory-friendly innovation that drives top & bottom line growth.Develops new products following product-brief guidelines, including specific customer requirements, costs, raw materials, production limitations, labor costs, etc.Collaborates with procurement, sales, process and operation teams to develop a quality productWorks with sales team to introduce products or ideation to multiple sales channels, including Food Service, National Accounts and Retail channels.Supports marketing and sales support efforts with creative inputDevelops appropriate customer relationships and touchpoints with customer teamsBuilds strong relationships internally with stakeholders including: Sales/Process/Marketing/Production/Procurement/Finance/Quality Assurance/RegulatoryMaintains accurate documentation on ideation/recipesSupports culture of innovationLEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITYWorks under general supervision. Makes decisions within clearly prescribed areas referring matters that fall outside that area to others.Builds concensus across functional areas.Advises customers on proper use of company products.Position is directly responsible for generating revenue within product line or territory.Ineffective actions could result in significant loss of time, resources and/or could have moderate impact on the organization’s public image. Decisions or actions have a significant impact on the organization. Errors are difficult to detect and may be difficult and/or costly to correct. Decisions may have a significant impact on resources and organizational effectiveness; funding, productivity, service, quality, security of assets or external relationships may be adversely affected.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESCross-trains other employees and answers questions from co-workers, but is not responsible for performance management.SKILL REQUIREDAssociate's degree, or equivalent experience requiredCertification in Culinary Arts or Food Science requiredRequires three - five years in Product DevelopmentOn-the-job training of 3-6 months.Must be proficient with MS Office programs, specifically Excel and OutlookWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Development Chef encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Physical Demands/EffortsWork requires occasional physical exertion including some lifting of objects weighing up to 40 poundsWilling and able to stand for long periods of timeMental & Visual DemandsWork performed by this position requires considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex tasks.Work requires continuous visual effort for extended periods of time.Work Environment and HazardsEmployee works in a manufacturing setting with frequent exposure to heat/cold, dust, or other factors that may require protective equiptment and still pose a hazard.This position has regular exposure to hazards that could result in significate injury and lengthy loss of time at work.10-15% travel is required for this position. Travel may be out-of-state and occasionally require overnight stays.additional skillsHigh energy and passionate about food, product & brandExperience with a food manufacturer preferredKnowledge of the natural foods industryExcellent oral & written communication skillsCustomer-Centric thinkerProfessional and capable demeanor with customers and colleaguesCreative culinary skills with commercial mindsetAbility to prioritize multiple projects – highly organizedAccuracy mindset – Keen attention to detailCORE VALUESKettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettleHonor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partnersHonor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our teamHonor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellenceAMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTKettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kettle Cuisine Llc