Chef II, Culinary
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
As Chef II you will independently executing product development activities and contributing to customer-focused culinary solutions. This role applies developing expertise to create concepts and begin translating them intoscalable manufacturable products.
This role is on-site based out of ourChicago campus location.
Culinary Execution & Development
- Develop and execute culinary and commercialized concepts that are aligned with customer needs
- Modify and refine concepts based on feedback and technical requirements
Product Development
- Contribute to ideation and concept creation
- Begin translating culinary concepts into viable components for commercialization
- Maintain documentation and formula accuracy
- Stay current with relevant trends and consumer insights
Customer Support
- Participate/lead in customer meetings and product presentations
- Support preparation for various internal and external customer engagements / training
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Sales Marketing and R&D teams in daily developments
- Support project execution and timelines
Operational Excellence
- Maintain food safety sanitation and organization standards at NWF and customer facilities
- Support kitchen operations and inventory
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience
- 35 years of culinary or food product development experience
- Understanding of ingredient functionality and recipe scaling
- Exposure to food manufacturing or commercialization processes preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with formula documentation systems
Preferred:
- Experience in a B2B food manufacturing or R&D environment
- Be part of a global leader in food innovation and flavor solutions.
- Transform culinary ideas into products enjoyed by consumers nationwide.
- Collaborate with talented chefs food scientists and industry-leading customers.
- Gain hands-on experience from concept development through commercialization.
- Grow your career in a culture that values creativity collaboration and continuous learning.
AtNWF we prioritize the well-being of our employees. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision
- Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training Events
- Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs
- Financial 401k Employee Incentive Plan Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
Compensation: $70000 -$93000/annually
Required Experience:
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