Foodservice Corporate Chef (Multiple Levels)
About The Position
This position enables the sales process by providing exceptional food experiences to drive confidence in Hormel quality, capabilities, and product portfolio. Participates as a member of the Hormel Culinary Collective and is involved in all Collective activities. Develops and delivers culinary presentations with sales team for key Non-Commercial accounts, C-Store Accounts, key Chain/National accounts and Regional chains. Menu/recipe concept ideation Represents Hormel culinary at industry events. Key participant in all sales development training seminars as assigned and hosted at the corporate office. Works collaboratively, in a team setting, with other members of the Hormel Foodservice. Lead/opportunity generation through chef-to-chef connections with key accounts
Requirements
- 3+ years or relevant culinary industry experience to include menu development and profitability.
- A formal culinary degree from a reputable culinary institute
- A pattern of initiative.
- A pattern of strong goal setting and results accountability.
- Self-starter who possesses the ability to work independently.
- Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.
- Ability to foster relationships with fellow culinarians at a regional or national level.
- Ability to present effectively to groups.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and persuasive skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Responsibilities
- Participates as a member of the Hormel Culinary Collective and is involved in all Collective activities.
- Develops and delivers culinary presentations with sales team for key Non-Commercial accounts, C-Store Accounts, key Chain/National accounts and Regional chains.
- Menu/recipe concept ideation
- Represents Hormel culinary at industry events.
- Key participant in all sales development training seminars as assigned and hosted at the corporate office.
- Works collaboratively, in a team setting, with other members of the Hormel Foodservice.
- Lead/opportunity generation through chef-to-chef connections with key accounts
Benefits
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- discretionary annual merit increases
- bonuses and profit sharing
- 401(k) with employer match
- stock purchase plan
- paid time off
- free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
