Culinary Specialist

Culinary Specialist Job Description

As the Culinary Specialist at Ginsberg’s, you get to be our company’s “food ambassador”, supporting all merchandising activities, including but not limited to showcasing and testing the products sold by the company, attending merchandising events, conducting product cuttings, coordinating sampling of products, and managing the test kitchen at the Ginsberg’s facility. 

The Culinary Specialist will also get to showcase new, exciting foods and products from our vendor-suppliers, develop recipes and use their culinary flare to help create menu ideas for our customers! The Culinary Specialist will serve as a strategic partner to our sales team, helping them to grow their customer base, increase their sales with existing customers, and mitigate the loss of business.

Culinary Specialist Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday, with flexibility outside of regular business hours to meet the demands of the business.

Culinary Specialist  Salary

• $75,000 – $85,000 annually based on a successful candidate’s level of proven experience in the industry.

A Few Key Essential Job Requirements

• 1. Maintains a strong understanding of the variety and source of foods and supplies we receive from vendor partners and incorporates that knowledge into value-added actions.
  2. Supports and promotes products to our customers through education and promotion.
  3. Partners with Sales and Marketing to create multimedia promotional content to further the value proposition of partnering with the Ginsberg’s brand.
  4. Partners with Marketing to produce semi-weekly and weekly communications to the sales team pertaining to recipe ideas and culinary tips.
  5. Develops multi-use scenarios and strategies for food items that create value, resulting in a real or perceived strong return-on-investment for customers.
  6. Samples products and performs product cuttings.
  7. Conducts food and related product demonstrations at customer locations.
  8. Develops menu ideas using feature products with an emphasis on food cost analysis that supports the company’s product and marketing objectives.
  9. Develops and utilizes a variety of recipes that support our various customer categories.
  1. Assists vendor partners with food preparation and recipe creation, supporting and presenting their products in a manner that makes them desirable.
  2. Provides value-added benefits to customers, such as menu analysis.
  12. Stays current on restaurant and food industry culinary trends and helps our sales team identify new sales opportunities.

Education/Experience

Possession of an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Culinary Arts, Culinary Nutrition or Food Service Management, with at least four (4) years of foodservice management or hands-on food preparation experience where progressive culinary creativity was demonstrated.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Include

• Possesses expert knowledge of food and food ingredients, and their preparation.
• Working knowledge of non-food products, and their purpose and application.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current restaurant and food industry trends.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and other federal, state and local food sanitation regulations.
• Possesses culinary creativity.
• Ability to identify and pursue business development opportunities; build relationships across the industry including trade associations, customers, and strategic partners.
• Strong English language aptitude, including the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing (including the use of texting and email).
• Strong active listening skills, necessary to understand the needs of customers and others.
• Functional user of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to use cameras, computers, and other peripheral equipment to record food preparation.
• Working knowledge of social media, blogs and other digital/social outlets for the purpose of promoting company product and services.
• Excellent public speaking abilities.

Great Ginsberg’s Foods Benefits Are Waiting For You

• 401(k) & Roth 401(k) savings plans with a company match
• Healthcare insurance (health, dental, vision)
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Opportunities for bonuses 
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Company-provided life insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Access to in-house massage therapists, athletic trainers and nurse practitioners
• Access to in-person mental health counseling
• Employee discounts in our Will Call Center

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