Culinary Specialist - Sysco Jackson Restaurants & Beverage - Jackson, MS at Geebo

Culinary Specialist - Sysco Jackson

Company Name:
Sysco Corp
At Sysco we understand that building a great company is just like creating a great product - you must have all the right ingredients. For us, those ingredients are the cultures, backgrounds, ideas, and experiences behind our diverse workforce that embodies Sysco. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from the home.
Sysco Jackson is located at 4400 Milwaukee St, Jackson, MS 39209
This is a Sales and Marketing position responsible for being a resource for both internal and external applications and for Gold, Silver and Bronze customers (top prospects). The individual would also represent Sysco at appropriate events and in appropriate organizations in the industry. This position will serve as a culinary support resource for the entire company.
Facilitates the visits of customers to the company by working with the Sales force on product, timing and focus
Prepares and presents products to meet the needs of the customer and takes a direct role in Sales and Piece growth on reviewed customers
Is actively involved in all Sysco special events such as foods shows, sales meetings and company meals
Must create customer visit impact reports, sample request, recipes and instructions for various publications
Facilitates Corporate Sampling guidelines
Responsible for working jointly with MA's to get business as product is presented
Develops and maintains relationships with customers, chefs and sales through cooperative participation in local events, culinary competitions, culinary schools and other relevant opportunities
Supports and implements Sysco marketing activities
Maintain knowledge of market trends and product by working with brokers and merchandising on new products, product testing and product cuttings
Plans and holds various training programs and marketing events
Manages all operations of the test kitchen/culinary center including sanitation, product rotation, laundry service and the organization and upkeep of equipment, displays and the general appearance of the dining facility
Assist in employee training through working with our sales departments in developing training curriculums, facilitating training sessions and completing demonstrations
Advises sales force on product specifications
Holds various training programs and marketing events throughout the year
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/
Experience:
High School Diploma or GED
Culinary degree from a culinary arts accredited university or experience where they are able to pass a culinary written and practical test created by the Culinary Department
Previous experience as a chef, Chef de Cuisine or Sous-Chef required
Previous food service sales experience preferred
Foreign language skills a plus
Must maintain a valid driver's license with a driving record that meets Company minimum standards
Must maintain current automobile insurance with the following limits Bodily injury $100,000 each person and $300,000 each accident; property damage of $100,000
Must be willing to sign a Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement
CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
American Culinary Federations certification preferred
ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and regulations when necessary
Can demonstrate practical sales skills
Well versed in all local cuisine types
Has diverse culinary knowledge including but not limited to
o Weights and measures (Written)
o Menu Analysis (Written)
o Menu Engineering (Practical)
o Sauce Preparation (Practical)
o Basic Knife Skills (Practical)
o Culinary Creativity (Practical)
Working knowledge in excel spreadsheets, graphs and Word
Ability to supervise outside vendor/brokers during their use of the Test Kitchen/Culinary Center
Ability to present in front of large groups
Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions in meetings
Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments and shifts in a proactive and constructive manner
Ability to prioritize, organize, multi task and shift priorities as necessary
Ability to express information in terms of profit and loss, food cost and expense ratio
Proactive and self-directed, yet able to work as part of a team
Ability to work in a disciplined manner an capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations
Reports to work promptly and regularly; works well with others; demonstrates the ability to consistently meet deadlines
To be successful in the position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate all the Individual Framework competencies for this position
Additional Information:
Sysco is committed to providing comprehensive retirement and benefits programs, a stock purchase plan, product purchase discounts and much more!
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship.
Sysco is an Equal Opportunity Employer!
EEO/AA-M/F/disability/protected veteran status/Genetic Data
MONS Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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