Corporate Chef

CHRIST PANOS FOOD CORPORATION•Itasca, IL

About The Position

Christ Panos Foods is a leading independent foodservice distributor in the Greater Chicagoland area, servicing seven states and supplying restaurants, hotels, country clubs, and institutional customers. We take pride in strong customer relationships, quality products, and a true team-first culture. Christ Panos Foods is seeking a Corporate Chef to support our Sales Team and customers through culinary expertise, product demonstrations, menu development, and food service solutions. This role will work directly with customers and internal teams to drive product usage, help grow sales, and strengthen customer relationships.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in a Food Distribution or Foodservice Sales environment
Strong culinary background and ability to work directly with chefs and foodservice operators
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong communication and presentation skills
Highly organized, professional, and able to manage multiple priorities
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer locations and events

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
Experience supporting sales teams in a distributor environment strongly preferred
Knowledge of menu costing and foodservice operations

Responsibilities

Support the Sales Team with customer meetings, product presentations, tastings, and culinary demonstrations
Develop recipes and menu ideas using Christ Panos Foods products
Assist customers with menu development, product applications, and operational solutions
Conduct product training for sales reps and customers
Support food shows, sales meetings, and customer events
Help with new product rollouts by creating recipes, training tools, and product usage ideas
Stay current on food trends, customer needs, and industry changes
Provide feedback to leadership based on customer input and market trends