Implementation Chef

Overview

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At Casey's, we work hard to be the best and have a good time doing it. We stay true to our roots and put service first, building a better future for ourselves and our business. We strive to treat people the way they want to be treated, and we take pride in caring for our guests, our communities and each other. Looking for a culture like this? Join Casey's Merchandising Prepared Food & Dispensed Beverage team as an Implementation Chef!

The Culinary Development Implementation Chef is responsible for facilitating the commercialization of Casey's menu items from the Store Support Center Innovation Kitchen to Casey's store kitchens. This role collaborates closely with Restaurant Operations, Learning & Development, and marketing teams to ensure the quality and consistency of product launches in stores.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and complete testing of recipes from innovation with an operations-focused lens, including ingredient preparation, quantities, smallwares, steps to complete the build, and cook time. Each recipe must be rigorously tested with thorough documentation and accompanying photos.
• Lead the recipe documentation process in collaboration with the Learning & Development team, ensuring that all recipes are accurately recorded with detailed instructions, ingredient lists, preparation steps, and cooking times to support training and operational consistency across all store locations.
• Lead the cross-functional sign-off process for recipes and procedures, collaborating with Restaurant Operations, Demand Planning, Food Safety, and Continuous Improvement (labor).
• Serve as the primary culinary contact for field and operations teams, overseeing product launches and process evaluations.
• Lead culinary events including food showcasing events, internal sensory evaluations, external CLTs, and meetings with the Board of Directors and investors.
• Lead culinary support for photo and video shoots, managing logistics, product specifications, and related details.
• Support the implementation of menus for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and non-traditional formats, ensuring seamless integration with Casey's core offerings.
• Create a Kitchen Table Club program to engage top kitchen managers across Casey's organization, gathering their feedback and optimizing processes.
• Champion best-in-class food safety practices at the Store Support Center and in the field.

Compensation

Starting pay range : $74,200 - $97,350. Actual pay may vary based on Casey's assessment of KSAs, related experience, education, and qualifications. This position is eligible for an annual cash bonus based on company performance. Our full salary range for this role does extend beyond the hiring range listed, allowing team members the opportunity to continue to grow within the company.

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