Food Stylist - Own Brand

HEB•San Antonio, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Creating an emotional link between the products we make, and our customers is the work of our H-E-B Own Brand Team. Own Brand Managers are true brand champions, responsible for development and growth of our brands across their respective business areas. As a Food Stylist, you'll work with Own Brand Team and the Own Brand Design Team to execute visually appealing food styling. You'll be accountable for accurately arranging and presenting food attractively. You'll work closely with photographers and leaders to achieve the desired aesthetic for projects. Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company. Do you have a: HEART FOR PEOPLE... skills to work as part of a team? HEAD FOR BUSINESS... ability to multi-task, stay organized and detail-oriented in a rapidly changing work environment? PASSION FOR RESULTS... ability to switch priorities and still make accurate, timely decisions?

Requirements

Preferred 5 years of industry experience and/or related degree
Culinary degree/training OR
5 years of realted experience
Previous study of arts, photography and / or business
Styling variety of foods and products (everything from ice cream to lasagna)
Skills in food preparation techniques and presentation
Experience working in a team setting.
Knowledge / awareness of latest food styling trends
Applies working knowledge of recipe design and creating from a build sheet.
Skilled in MS Office
Verbal / written communications skills
Interpersonal skills:
Project / time management skills
Ability to facilitate a photoshoot.
Ability to work in a complex, matrix team environment as a supporter.
Ability to make critical decisions.
Ability to manage multiple projects; attention to detail.
Ability to keep areas organized and tidy.
Ability to create a list of foods and accessories needed for photo shoots.
Ability to make key decisions daily, with guidance.
Ability to bring ideas to life.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Initiative: willingness to take risks under little supervision
Entrepreneurial drive: passion to create the future, deliver results, and strengthen the organization.
Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
Work extended hours

Responsibilities

Styles food / product for photo studio in accordance with brand strategy
Ability to collaborate with / take direction from Partners and stakeholders from various levels.
Maintains working knowledge of Packaging Photography trends.
Skills in food prep techniques for camera presentation
Maintains working knowledge of propping inventory to assist with environment creation on set.
Coordinates shopping for groceries, propping, miscellaneous items associated with each shoot.
Keeps records of inventory used for future shoots.
Meets requirements and expectations for the business.
Contributes to develop business analyses and insights that fuel innovative ideas through pre-production meetings.
Helps keep track of project level budgets.
Collaborates on / adapts content that furthers Own Brand strategic vision; serves as creative consultant on strategic packaging projects and initiatives.