What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Specialist position at Ginsberg's External Job Board?
Ginsberg’s Foods in Hudson, NY is looking to hire a full-time Culinary Specialist!
Do you have a well-versed background in the culinary arts? Do you have a passion for food and want to represent a well-known food service distributor to help drive sales for the company and our customers? If this sounds like you, then Ginsberg’s Foods is serving up the perfect opportunity for you!
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.
Compensation: This is a salaried position that ranges from $75,000 - $85,000 annually based on a successful candidate’s level of proven experience in the industry.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, with flexibility outside of regular business hours to meet the demands of the business.
Travel is required. This position will receive a monthly expense allowance to offset qualified incurred business expenses.
Applicants must possess an Associates Degree in the field of Culinary Arts, Culinary Nutrition or Food Service Management and a minimum of 4 years’ experience in foodservice management or hands-on food preparation experience where progressive culinary creativity was demonstrated.
A Few Essential Job Requirements:
- 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.
- Supports and promotes products to our customers through education and promotion.
- Partners with Sales and Marketing to create multimedia promotional content to further the value proposition of partnering with the Ginsberg’s brand.
- Partners with Marketing to produce semi-weekly and weekly communications to the sales team pertaining to recipe ideas and culinary tips.
- Develops multi-use scenarios and strategies for food items that create value, resulting in a real or perceived strong return-on-investment for customers.
- Samples products and performs product cuttings.
- Conducts food and related product demonstrations at customer locations.
- Develops menu ideas using feature products with an emphasis on food cost analysis that supports the company’s product and marketing objectives.
- Develops and utilizes a variety of recipes that support our various customer categories.
- Assists vendor partners with food preparation and recipe creation, supporting and presenting their products in a manner that makes them desirable.
- Provides value-added benefits to customers, such as menu analysis.
- Stays current on restaurant and food industry culinary trends and helps our sales team identify new sales opportunities.
Great 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
Applying is quick and easy!
If the Culinary Specialist position seems like the right fit for you, simply answer a few short questions and, if you meet the requirements stated above, our Recruiter will give you a call!
For more information about this position, visit our website: https://ginsbergs.com/careers/
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000