Food Fanatic Chef

US Foods • Salem, VA

9d • $75,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Food Fanatics Chef partners with area leadership, sales and support teams to build value and grow customer relationships and affects profitable sales growth. They achieve this by serving as consultants and culinary experts to drive customer business success; lead product and sales training as appropriate, drive engagement and participation in strategic growth initiatives and share the knowledge gained through the Food Fanatics program, events and team of chefs to benefit the area.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a high degree of written and verbal communication skills and be able to tailor messages and delivery in “the right way” to the “right audience.”
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word is required.
• Candidates will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive training/on-boarding certification program upon hire.
• The successful candidate will possess refined organizational and project management skills and be able to effectively assert their leadership abilities in the planning and execution of high visibility, high impact events (Food Fanatics Live) and communication campaigns -which have a significant impact on the influence of our brands and organization within the marketplace.
• Must possess a minimum of 7 years relevant work experience including a comprehensive culinary background.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of culinary, foodservice and hospitality fundamentals and will possess a marked passion for the culinary arts and foodservice industry.
• The candidate will be able to assert an expert level of product knowledge/technique as well as product applications – successfully communicating/demonstrating that knowledge across multiple formats, including Direct customer consultation, social media avenues, live television and media appearances and presenting impactful material to large audiences (often numbering in the thousands).
• Prior sales or sales support experience a plus.
• Must possess prior experience in the design and facilitation of training programs to large and varied audiences, with the aim of, driving innovation and sales strategies across their assigned area of influence and effectively driving the US Foods brand throughout the marketplace.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Chef Certification and Memberships in Local and National Culinary Organizations a plus.
• List the preferred qualifications for the position

Responsibilities

• Customer Consults and Innovative Partnership
• Merchandising Connectivity
• Exclusive Brands Growth
• Contribution to the Food Fanatics Program, Community, and Industry Connection

Benefits

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level