Corporate Chef Job at Kontos Foods Inc, Paterson, NJ

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  • Kontos Foods Inc
  • Paterson, NJ

Job Description

Job Title: Corporate Chef

Location: 100 6th Avenue Paterson, NJ 07544

Company: Kontos Foods

Job Type: Full-Time On-Site

Job Overview:

Kontos Foods, a leading company in hand-stretched flatbreads and high-quality Mediterranean food, is seeking a talented and innovative Corporate Chef to join our team. This unique role combines culinary creativity with customer engagement, focusing on crafting Mediterranean-inspired recipes and promoting Kontos products. The ideal candidate will be passionate about Mediterranean cuisine, a collaborate team member with sales and marketing departments, and eager to connect with new and existing customers to share the benefits of Kontos products.

This position is highly self-starting, requiring a proactive individual who is comfortable working independently as well as in collaborative, team-based environments. This role will be expected to take the initiative, manage projects autonomously, and make key decisions without constant supervision, while also engaging effectively in larger group settings when collaborating with cross-functional teams. Whether leading culinary innovations or contributing to sales and marketing efforts, the ability to balance independent work with teamwork is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Recipe Development: Create and refine Mediterranean-inspired and authentic recipes that highlight Kontos products, ensuring they are both delicious and aligned with our brand’s quality standards.
  • Customer Engagement: Visit brokers and foodservice establishments to demonstrate Kontos products and recipes, offering tastings and presentations to showcase their value.
  • Product Promotion: Develop strategies to effectively introduce products, providing tailored solutions that meet their culinary needs.
  • Culinary Innovation: Stay updated with food trends and incorporate innovative techniques into recipe development to keep offerings fresh and exciting.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to align recipe development with promotional campaigns and customer outreach efforts.
  • Training: Educate customers and the sales team on the uses and benefits of products, offering training sessions and guidance as needed.
  • Sales & Marketing Support: Ability to assist with social media content creation and contribute to the development of sales and marketing materials. Must be able to offer creative and strategic input during marketing discussions and project planning.
  • Food Show Engagement: Ability to actively participate in food shows, showcasing products while engaging and interacting with customers.

Qualifications:

  • Experience: Proven experience as a back-of-house chef with a focus on Mediterranean cuisine; experience in recipe development and customer-facing roles is highly desirable.
  • Skills: Excellent culinary skills with a creative approach to recipe development; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to effectively engage with customers and present products.
  • Education: Culinary degree or equivalent experience in a professional kitchen.
  • Travel: Willingness to travel frequently to visit customers and attend events.

Why Join Us?

  • Creative Freedom: Bring your innovative ideas to life and make a tangible impact on our brand’s success.
  • Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive team atmosphere.
  • Perks: Enjoy competitive salary & benefits!

Join Kontos and be a part of our mission to bring the authentic flavors of the Mediterranean to a wider audience. We look forward to your application!

Job Tags

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