Job Description
Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like
Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can't forget Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn't just a job, it's a seat at the table!
We are hiring a
Corporate Executive Chef in Bloomington, MN, or along select areas of the East Coast ! This position is responsible for culinary leadership and strategy in support of category marketing and channel marketing businesses. This position has active involvement in bringing culinary solutions that help position the Company as a valued business partner and a category leader. To note, this position
requires the ability to travel up to 75% (primarily, but not limited to, locations on the East Coast).
Responsibilities: - Plans and executes effective culinary presentations.
- Serves as company "ambassador" at key industry events.
- Provides leadership and insights regarding customer culinary needs.
- Supports product and culinary training needs.
- Develops culinary marketing support tools (recipe ideas, product applications, menu analysis, etc.).
- Participates in ideation sessions.
- Works closely with R&D team to provide insight into operator needs.
- Manages, trains and develops subordinates, if applicable.
Qualifications: - Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 7+ years of work experience, including working for a food service distributor, food manufacturer or facilities management company (ARAMARK) overseeing training, menu development and/or culinary operations.
- The ability to travel up to 75%, mostly within the upper East Coast.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge of culinary trends and cooking techniques and platforms.
- Ability to effectively interact with customer culinary staff and senior management is required.
- Good knowledge of operators or food service operations.
Compensation and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $81,750 to $136,250 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography, etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, and wellbeing support programs.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
Education: Culinary degree or equivalent.
Years of Related Experience: 7-9 years related experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.Excellent communication skills. Extensive knowledge of culinary trends and cooking techniques and platforms. Abilityto effectively interact with customer culinary staff and senior management is required. Good knowledge of operatorsor food service operations.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities. Schwans
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