Foodservice Corporate Chef (Multiple Levels)

Corporate Chef/Sr. Corporate Chef/Executive Chef - Hormel Foodservice

About Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS^®, SKIPPY^®, SPAM^®, HORMEL^® NATURAL CHOICE^®, APPLEGATE^®, WHOLLY^®, HORMEL^® BLACK LABEL^®, COLUMBUS^®, JENNIE-O^® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The Company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report and one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position enables the sales process by providing exceptional food experiences to drive confidence in Hormel quality, capabilities, and product portfolio.

• Participates as a member of the Hormel Culinary Collective and is involved in all Collective activities.

• Develops and delivers culinary presentations with sales team for key Non-Commercial accounts, C-Store Accounts, key Chain/National accounts and Regional chains.

• Menu/recipe concept ideation

• Represents Hormel culinary at industry events. 

• Key participant in all sales development training seminars as assigned and hosted at the corporate office.

• Works collaboratively, in a team setting, with other members of the Hormel Foodservice. 

• Lead/opportunity generation through chef-to-chef connections with key accounts

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position will be awarded at one of three levels – Corporate Chef, Senior Corporate Chef, Executive Chef - based on qualifications and experience.

• 3+ years or relevant culinary industry experience to include menu development and profitability.
• A formal culinary degree from a reputable culinary institute
• A pattern of initiative.
• A pattern of strong goal setting and results accountability.
• Self-starter who possesses the ability to work independently.
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills. 
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment on a variety of complex projects. 
• Ability to foster relationships with fellow culinarians at a regional or national level.
• Ability to present effectively to groups.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and persuasive skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. 

LOCATION: The preferred location(s) for this position are Los Angeles, CA, Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ. This role will work from a remote home office. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel may be necessary up to 60% of the time.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the Communications Manager/Senior Communications Manager - Website role is between $78,000 - $150,400 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location. 

BENEFITS: Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more. 

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers 

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects.  We offer a space of support, understanding, and community.  We are committed to the journey!  Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.