Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $100,000.00 - $120,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Travel reimbursement
Job Description
Genuine Foods is a purpose-driven food service company committed to redefining the culinary experience by blending culinary excellence, nutritional focus, and a culture deeply rooted in hospitality. With a mission centered on improving lives through nourishment, Genuine Foods serves a diverse range of communities including schools, workplaces, and senior living environments across the United States. This company is dedicated to delivering meals that are both deeply nourishing and culturally relevant, emphasizing scratch-made, whole ingredient cooking. The commitment to quality extends beyond the plate, as Genuine Foods invests in proprietary systems, innovative culinary approaches, and exceptional talent to build a food... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- five plus years of culinary leadership experience in institutional settings
- ServSafe certification
- proficiency with digital menu management tools
- willingness to travel up to seventy-five percent
- strong organizational and communication skills
- ability to develop and deliver culinary training programs
Job Qualifications
- Five plus years of culinary leadership in high-volume, scratch-cooking environments especially K-12 or higher education preferred
- experience designing and executing multi-week menu cycles aligned with operational and culinary standards
- proven ability to lead multi-site culinary programs including training, mentoring, and performance development
- strong knowledge of educational foodservice operations, engagement strategies, and regulatory requirements particularly USDA and NSLP
- skilled collaborator across operations, nutrition, and procurement teams balancing quality, compliance, and cost
- excellent communication and motivational skills with a positive, energetic leadership style
- proficient with digital tools for menu management, data tracking, and reporting
- ServSafe certification required
- bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or hospitality management preferred
- bilingual in English and Spanish valued
Job Duties
- Champion Genuine Foods’ commitment to healthy, scratch-made cooking using whole ingredients, seasonal produce, and culturally diverse recipes
- conduct regular research and development to introduce new menu items monthly, incorporating seasonal ingredients, global flavors, and student/faculty feedback
- stay current on nutrition trends, culinary techniques, and regulatory updates and translate insights into actionable strategies
- lead the development and execution of multi-week menu cycles that reflect company culinary standards and operational goals
- collaborate with operations, nutrition, and procurement teams to ensure menus meet cost targets, regulatory standards, and facility capabilities
- design and deliver structured culinary training programs for field teams including onboarding, SOPs, and skill development
- mentor and coach culinary staff across school districts and college campuses fostering a culture of growth, creativity, and accountability
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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