Culinary Development, Associate Manager - Jimmy John's
InspireAbout the role
SUMMARY
Supports the Culinary Development Team’s workstreams by executing product preparation and kitchen testing. Responsible for delivery / planning of product development food showings, special events, Inspire and AFA Board meetings, CLT’s, Executive Team meetings, focus group taste panels, and agency showings. Owns day-to-day product preparation, product ordering / inventory within Jimmy John’s areas of Inspire Test Kitchen. Lead execution of assigned new product development menu items, equipment / smallwares, and processes to support Jimmy John’s Culinary Team objectives. Culinary plays a critical role in advancing the brand’s strategy and long term growth – we win through high-quality ingredients and flawless execution that guests can count on every time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide project support for Culinary Development Team
Conduct organoleptic evaluations of test and production samples as assigned.
Assist in the execution of product presentations for key stakeholders.
Assist in the planning and execution of food preparation for product showings.
Plan, execute, and disseminate information from analytical studies of test products. This includes cook temperature studies, product size / weight studies, recipe portioning studies, and the measurement of other key product attributes as assigned.
Manage and maintain Jimmy John’s test kitchen storage areas for product availability, ease of access, organization, and shelf life.
Manage and facilitate all Product Development special events and product showings for internal stake holders to include but not limited to Inspire Board, executive team, agency reviews, merchandising / ops reviews, company special events, pre-production showings for photo shoots and TV commercials.
Manage and organize labor needs for each event and manage team and the execution in the venue.
Manage the setup of Test Kitchen or special facilities for food showings.
Responsible for management of special food ordering requests for the test kitchen for product showings, taste panels, and photo shoots.
Train event staff and other Culinary Team members for special events/cuttings.
Manage and execute Product Development external special events and product showings for all external stakeholders to include but not limited to CLT’s, Focus Groups, Franchise Convention / Conference, photo shoots, TV commercials, and Agency Showings.
Manage and organize labor needs for each event and manage team for the execution at each facility.
Review Marketing team and Culinary Team prep sheet order guides and ensure correct product is being ordered for all external events.
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