Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Job Description
Whitsons Culinary Group is a renowned leader in culinary services and food production, dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and innovative food solutions. As a company that operates at the intersection of large-scale food manufacturing and culinary excellence, Whitsons Culinary Group has earned a reputation for its commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The organization is focused on creating culinary experiences that meet the highest standards, supporting clients across various sectors with tailored culinary programs and impeccable execution. With a dynamic team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, Whitsons Culinary Group is a premier employer for professionals passionate about... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, food science, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in culinary production or related kitchen operations
- Proven experience leading culinary or production teams
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards
- Ability to work flexible shifts and manage multiple teams
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in inventory management and cost control
- Ability to conduct sensory and quality evaluations
- Commitment to maintaining high culinary standards and operational excellence
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, food science, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of culinary production experience in a large-scale or commercial environment
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing culinary teams
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
- Experience with recipe development, menu planning, and product quality control
- Ability to conduct sensory evaluation and organoleptic testing
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency in inventory management and cost control practices
- Familiarity with USDA, HACCP, GMP, and allergen standards
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Job Duties
- Lead all culinary production activities to ensure recipes are executed to specification, at scale, and with consistent quality
- Supervise culinary and production teams during all shifts, ensuring adherence to production plans, SOPs, and safety standards
- Maintain daily oversight of batch cooking, assembly, portioning, seasoning, and culinary technique
- Ensure accurate interpretation of culinary direction into manufacturable processes
- Develop, refine, and scale recipes for Culinary Services programs in partnership with R&D and the Director of Culinary
- Evaluate recipe yields, flavors, textures, and overall product quality
- implement corrective actions when needed
- Ensure recipes meet nutritional, cost, and operational requirements including allergen and ingredient standards
- Conduct organoleptic testing, shelf-life reviews, ingredient assessments, and sensory evaluations
- Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate culinary production staff
- Maintain staffing levels appropriate for production needs while managing labor within budget
- Provide daily coaching, skill development, and performance feedback to culinary team members
- Ensure high morale, strong teamwork, and consistent communication across shifts
- Manage culinary-related inventory including proteins, produce, spices, and specialty ingredients
- Ensure proper rotation (FIFO), storage, and utilization of ingredients to minimize waste
- Work with Procurement and Warehouse teams to align ordering, deliveries, and product quality
- Support food cost analysis, BOM development, yield tracking, and cost control initiatives
- Ensure all culinary operations comply with USDA, HACCP, GMP, sanitation, allergen control, and safety standards
- Partner with QA teams on corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Conduct routine quality checks throughout production
- document non-conformities and improvements
- Maintain kitchen and production environments that meet Whitsons' cleanliness and safety expectations
- Collaborate with Production, Warehouse, R&D, QA, Logistics, and Planning teams to support successful daily operations
- Partner with the Berkeley GM on operational enhancements, equipment needs, and process improvements
- Work with R&D and Sales teams to support customer presentations, sampling, and product launches
- Assist in developing and documenting specifications, process steps, and culinary standards for Culinary Services
- Provide culinary expertise and adjustments for client needs, customer programs, or product improvement opportunities
- Communicate menu adjustments and production requirements clearly to all relevant teams
- Support customer taste panels, demonstrations, and technical reviews, as needed
- Provide daily observations and suggestions to Culinary leadership regarding improvements and operational opportunities
- Maintain documentation for recipe changes, ingredient evaluations, yield analysis, and culinary testing
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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