DEVELOPMENT CHEF

Development Chef

12476BR

Charlotte, NC

Job Description

If you are looking for an exciting and innovative role as a Development Chef, working alongside some of the most creative minds in the Food Manufacturing industry, this could be the perfect role for you!

Bakkavor USA are on a mission to disrupt the eating habits of the US consumers. We do this by investing all the innovation we have into food.

Due to continued growth with our existing and new customers, we have a new opportunity for a Development Chef working out of our Charlotte development kitchen.

If you are an experienced restaurant Chef with flair and finesse and are looking for a career change, we'd love to hear from you.

We can teach you manufacturing and development, we can't teach you creativity! The Chef role here is a exciting and fast paced, but we don't have the same heat as a restaurant kitchen so if you're looking for a lifestyle change this could be for you.

To be successful you'll need :

Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent

5-7-year experience as Sous or R&D chef

Detail-oriented, can closely follow directions, and meticulously capture processes. You enjoy working on a project until it is right, can give and receive constructive criticism.

You are a savvy researcher, a follower of food trends, and an attentive listener.

Experience in food manufacturing / production setting a plus

Highly professional committed to turning ideas into delicious food across a wide spectrum of clients

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PPT

Strong verbal and written communication skills canditate must be knowledgeable and able to discuss food and ingredients. Reach for the most illuminating questions, research the most useful answers, and ask for help.

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Self-directed and ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadline great deal of passion, motivation, and commitment.

R&D chefs run multiple projects in multiple phases with multiple teams, working at pace and to deadlines. R&D chefs are exposed to sourcing, equipment, best practices, and strategy from every corner of the industry.

Cook delicious meals in a thoughtful, clean and organized manner

Asking questions and keeping an open mind is key to our business model

Forward thinker with the ability to forecast project needs, make thoughtful and informed decisions to accommodate these, and communicate clearly with your team.

An eagerness to learn and grow

Ability to ask questions and receive Constructive criticism, which is both given and received with an open mind.

Flexibility and Adaptability : Projects change and morph over time, you must be able to adapt & switch gears with grace and a calm demeanor.

Time management : Each project has a set deliverable date, the Culinary Team must meet those deadlines and deliver client-facing materials on time.

Country

Contract Type

Full-time Employee

Business Area :

Experienced Professionals

Company Overview

You may not know the Bakkavor name, but you may know our food. At Bakkavor, we produce a highly innovative array of private label, fresh prepared products for the top grocery retailers and food service operators.

Whether its soups, dips, desserts, prepared meals or specialty holiday items; we provide healthy, convenient and delicious options for people who dont believe in compromising even when life is hectic.

We are a leading international manufacturer of fresh prepared foods with over 18,000 employees across 48 sites in 5 countries.

Our employees dedication to the highest standards of food quality and safety coupled with our commitment to our customer, have positioned us well for continued growth and expansion.

Join us on our journey from the farm to the fork.

Salary Range

Competitive

Development Chef Bakkavor