Foodservice R&D Chef

Job Location: Hershey, PA
 

Summary:  

In this role, the individual will be responsible for providing culinary support to the greater culinary team, the Foodservice Customer Sales Executives, with focus on on key regional and broker-managed accounts, and support for other internal culinary needs. This will include recipe development (ideation, writing, testing, etc.), ingredient/ supply inventory and fulfillment,  and other miscellaneous culinary support needs. Other responsibilities of this role will include prep and execution of bi-weekly Foodservice Trademark evaluation meetings, as well as Foodservice website upkeep and social media support.

Summary of major duties:

• Foodservice Trademark and Product Change Evaluations
• Ingredient and Supply Inventory and Fulfillment
• Website and Social Media Upkeep and Support
• Recipe Development
• Miscellaneous Culinary Support

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsiblities:  

• Basic knife skills
• Basic cooking and baking techniques
• ServSafe certified (*can complete training as onboarding)
• Proficient in MicrosoftOffice applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• General understanding of key social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook)
• Drive for results
• Planning and Organizing
• Coaching and Teaching
• Persuasiveness/Sales Ability
• Developing Strategic Relationships
• Business Acumen
• Technical and Professional Skills
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Valuing Diversity
• Integrity
• Personal Leadership
• Teamwork
• Motivational Fit

 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:  
Education:Culinary/Pastry Arts or Food Science degree, preferred
Experience:Minimum 1 year of foodservice experience

 

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