Overview

Solina USA, is a proud Solina Group company, specializing in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. We take pride in our four strategically located production facilities across the United States which empower us to deliver high-quality, innovative flavor solutions efficiently to our customers. Our focus is on catering to Quick Service Restaurants, Fast casual, Casual dining, and food manufacturers, where our commitment lies in providing exceptional flavor solutions tailored to their unique needs. Solina USA has a proven national reputation of providing an exceptional customer experience by providing a high-quality product at a cost-competitive price point. We create dynamic relationships where our creativity can be visible through our customers culinary vision making “Food Matter.” 

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

The Chef is responsible for the culinary part of the innovation team at Saratoga Food Specialties. This role will help in the food photography and styling, developing builds for presentations, creating concept trend information and trending flavor profile concepts. They will also provide support for presentations. Will partner with Graphic Designers, Consumer Insights, Sales and R&D. 

Responsibilities

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. 

• Prepare and produce proposals and presentations for customers 
• Develops, presents and /or participates in customer presentations 
• Creates concept trends based on customer requirements 
• Creates trending flavor profile concepts 
• Develops recipes and gold standards for R&D 
• Responsible for brainstorming sessions 
• Handles confidential documents carefully 
• Provides support for Food Photography and Styling 
• Responsible for testing concepts and recipes as needed 

Qualifications

• wo- year culinary degree and Chef certification, preferred. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. 
• Understanding of GMP’s. 
• Ability to plan, organizes, prioritize, and achieve effective time management. 
• Ability to communicate concepts and design rationale to internal and external customers. 
• Good menu writing skills is preferred. 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives. 
• Sense of urgency & ability to meet deadlines; self-directed. 
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. 
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

NO 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 

15-25%

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Working conditions described here are representative of those experienced by an employee daily while performing this job's functions. 

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation. 
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant. 
• Required to travel. 
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands. 
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the plant area.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening. 

Pay Range