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Spiceology

Culinary Associate/Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.75 - $19.50
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

Spiceology Inc. is a dynamic and rapidly expanding spice company founded in 2013. Recognized as the fastest-growing spice company in America by Inc. Magazine for five consecutive years, Spiceology has cemented its position as a leader in the spice industry. The company operates successfully across direct-to-consumer (DTC), retail, and foodservice channels, delivering innovative spice blends and hard-to-source ingredients that inspire professional chefs and home cooks alike to experiment with flavor and embrace the joy of cooking and eating. Spiceology’s commitment to quality, innovation, and flavor creativity has made it a trusted brand for culinary enthusiasts and professionals seeking to elevate... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods on hard surfaces
  • Ability to regularly lift up to 50lbs
  • Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, and reaching
  • Keen sense of taste and smell
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace including docs, sheets, slides, gmail, and chat
  • Strong documentation and reporting skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively
  • Attention to detail and strong commitment to quality

Job Qualifications

  • Proven experience in quality assurance within the food manufacturing industry
  • Minimum of 5 years in culinary space
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Proficiency in using QA software and tools
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Must have reliable transportation

Job Duties

  • Assist in developing and maintaining product substitutes for sku razzed items
  • Oversee the sampling and blend development for Private Label Program
  • Support culinary needs for the Client Success Team
  • Assist in local culinary events
  • Collaborate in white board sessions
  • Collaborate with sales/marketing in sampling program recipes
  • Collaborate with culinary/marketing team to create content in Spiceology Test Kitchen
  • Assist in acquiring/shopping for ingredients for content shoots
  • Collaborate with culinary leadership on chef consultation opportunities
  • Support business development initiatives
  • Conduct comprehensive quality inspections on all incoming spices
  • Assess physical attributes such as color, aroma, and texture
  • Perform preliminary tests to ensure spices meet established quality standards
  • Develop and implement a testing schedule for on-hand spices
  • Identify and perform impactful tests for each spice type
  • Document and analyze test results to ensure product quality and safety
  • Evaluate new vendor spices through rigorous testing
  • Coordinate with procurement team to ensure high-quality spice sourcing
  • Maintain records of vendor performance and quality consistency

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location