Corporate Executive Chef - OSI Group

This role is responsiblefordevelopingnewandinnovativeproducts tomeettheneedsof customers acrossavarietyoffood preparation, sales and distribution outlets.Work closely with external customer and internal sales, product development,andcommercializationstaff.This role is a key member of the North America Leadership team.

·Job manages a team, has authority to hire and performance-manage the team.

·Job leads/supervises/manages 1-5 employees.

·Apply culinary creativity and expertise to the development of innovative new food products that can be adaptedtoamanufacturingprocessandthatmeetthestatedandanticipatedneedsoftheorganization’s existing and potential customers.

·Participateinsalespresentationsbypreparingeffectiveproductdemonstrationsandclearlycommunicating product information, processing capabilities, and product potential to customers.

·Manageallactivitieswithintheculinary centerincludingdirectingthework ofothersinvolvedinproduct cuttings, center maintenance, and ingredient/raw material supplies.

·Researchandunderstandpotentialofculinaryandtastetrendsinthemarketplace; effectivelytranslateideas into viable product concepts and sales solutions.

·Partnerwithsales,productdevelopmentand commercializationstafftobringproductideasinto manufacturing production.

• Staying current on developing trends in the food industry.
• Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations.
• Hiring, training, and overseeing the culinary and kitchen staff.
• Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques.

·This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.

Perform other duties as assigned

· 5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.In the food/manufacturing industry.

·Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

·Understandingoftheproductcommercializationprocessandfurther processing.

·Experiencedevelopingrecipesforthe protein category.

·Good verbal and written communication skills and can present to higher levels within an organization.

·Good budgeting skills and can demonstrate to forecast and budget the culinary function.

· Associates degree or equivalent is required. In Culinary Arts.

·Advanced Culinary degree/experience in a plus.

Current certifications within the Illinois Department of Health (ServSafe).

· Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.

· Work conditions are typical of an office & plant environment.

· This role requires 30% domestic travel.

·Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds

·Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.

·Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.

OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSIdoes not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.