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Job Description

Description:

About Us:

We are a leading manufacturer of premium sauces and dressings, committed to

creating innovative, high-quality products for foodservice and retail markets. Our

products are crafted with passion and expertise, and we’re looking for a highly skilled

Corporate Executive Chef to join our team and elevate our culinary offerings.

Job Overview:

As the Corporate Executive Chef, you will oversee the culinary direction of our product

development, product innovation, and quality standards. You will collaborate with our

RD, quality, and production teams to ensure that our sauces and dressings reflect the

highest standards of taste, texture, and presentation. Your leadership will also extend to

providing culinary insights and guidance to our client relationships, including middle

market food service establishments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of new sauces, dressings, and culinary applications for

our product lines, ensuring they meet company standards and market trends.

• Provide culinary leadership and mentorship to the team, including developing

recipes, improving processes, and setting performance standards.

• Collaborate with the RD team to test, refine, and perfect new product

formulations and production processes.

• Ensure consistent, high-quality taste, texture, and presentation in all culinary

offerings.

• Monitor and maintain inventory of ingredients, ensuring timely procurement and

quality control.

• Develop and present culinary presentations, food styling, and demonstrations to

clients, customers, and stakeholders.

• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, food safety regulations, and kitchen best

practices.

• Act as a key representative for the company at industry events, food trade

shows, and client meetings.

• Minimum of 10 years of culinary experience, with at least 5 years in a senior

leadership role (corporate chef, banquet chef, etc.).

• Proven experience in patisserie (pastry, desserts, and related culinary

techniques).

• Strong background in banquet-style culinary operations, including large-scale

food preparation, presentation, and kitchen management.

• Extensive experience working in product development, particularly within the

sauces, dressings, or food manufacturing industries.

• Exceptional knowledge of food safety standards, kitchen management, and

industry best practices.

• Ability to create and innovate across a range of cuisines while staying current

with culinary trends.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative

environment.

• Culinary degree or equivalent formal education preferred.

Why Join Us:

At Legacy Foods, you’ll be part of a passionate, creative, and driven team that thrives

on innovation. We offer competitive compensation, a dynamic work environment, and

the opportunity to shape the future of the culinary industry. If you are an experienced

banquet or corporate chef with a deep understanding of sauces, dressings, and culinary

leadership, we want to hear from you!

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