Position Title: Culinary Chef 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Dominican Republic 

Requisition ID: 34121 

Job purpose

The Culinary Chef Co-Create culinary-driven gold standards and consumer-inspired concepts across a wide variety of food categories with R&D partners and other chefs.
Responsible for overseeing all culinary operations within our corporate environment. Leading a Culinary Center to deliver high-quality, innovative, and nutritious meals that align with our company's standards and values. This role requires creativity, leadership, and a passion for culinary arts.

Duties and responsibilities

Menu Development: Design and create diverse and appealing menus that cater to the preferences and dietary needs of employees and clients.
o Develop culinary applications that demonstrate the breadth and value of the McCain portfolio of Potato and appetizer products for multiple channels and accounts.
o Build culinary-to-culinary connections with key customers.
• Food Preparation and Presentation: Ensure all food preparation and presentation are of the highest quality, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
o Represent McCain to our key customers by presenting concepts, prototypes, and innovations in-person demos as well as virtual tele-tastings.
o Deliver the presentation offsite of McCain, whether at a customer or distributor location.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of culinary professionals, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
o Partner with Innovation team, customer, and Brand Marketing & Insights team to identify and explore current and future trends that inspire consumers.
o Collaborate with R&D and other technical business units to evaluate and explore branded and innovation products using different cooking/holding platforms to find solutions for customer needs.
• Budget Management: Manage culinary budgets effectively, including food costs, inventory control, and kitchen equipment maintenance.
o Responsible for managing supplies and office cleaning products, including inventory control and purchasing.
• Vendor Relations: Establish and maintain relationships with food vendors and suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of ingredients.
• Event Catering: Coordinate and execute corporate events, meetings, and special functions, providing exceptional culinary experiences.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies, conducting regular inspections and audits.

Act as a McSafety ambassador both within and outside the company.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience, encompassing both restaurant and corporate environments.
• Proven experience as a Chef or Culinary Manager in a corporate or upscale dining environment.
• Culinary degree or certification from an accredited culinary school preferred. Food Science knowledge is a plus.
• Membership in RCA, and/or similar industry organizations preferred.
• Microsoft Office skills required.
• Proficient in English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at engaging both large groups and individuals. Comfortable and effective in digital media events, trainings, and projects requiring on-camera presence.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Creative culinary skills with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Analytical thinker with strong business acumen.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Others:

Direct reports: None
Travel: 20%

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
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Job Family: Quality & Food Safety      
Division: CALATIN 
Department: ​Food Service Calatin ​
Location(s): DO - Dominican Republic : National District : Santo Domingo || DO - Dominican Republic : Other : Reference job description 

Company: McCain Calatin Inc.