Chef Assistant

Vitamix•Olmsted Township, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vitamix is seeking a Chef Assistant who will provide support to the culinary team with recipe development, product testing, event execution, presentations and financials, ensuring the smooth operation of the group in support of business objectives.

Requirements

0-1 year related culinary experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Proficient in MS Office
Communication - Ability to express ideas clearly, confidently, and succinctly in both formal and informal settings.
Relationship Building - Ability to establish, maintain, and cultivate positive relationships with individuals, teams, and external stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment
Flexibility - Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities, new information, and diverse situations, while remaining focused on achieving goals.
Resourcefulness - Leverages available resources and contacts to overcome obstacles and achieve project goals efficiently.
Organizational Skills - Effectively manages time, prioritizes tasks, meets deadlines, and maintains systems for achieving goals.
Attention to Detail - Consistently maintains high standards of quality and accuracy across different tasks and projects.
Reliability/Dependability - Highly reliable, proactive self-starter; can be counted on to complete assignments on time

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Culinary, Food Science, or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the Culinary team with testing existing, new and in-development recipes according to the established testing protocol.
Records recipe testing results into database and shares results with key stakeholders.
Assist culinary, engineering, and product management teams with testing protocols and execution of tests.
Complete shopping, ingredient inventory and kitchen maintenance duties, as scheduled.
Prep ingredients and supplies for culinary projects.
Ensure the test kitchen is orderly, organized and clean for efficient use and recipe testing.
Provide assistance with recipe and/or machine training for internal and external partners.
Provide support for all internal and external events, as needed.