Culinary Product Specialist

Culinary Product Specialist

This role involves working collaboratively to provide culinary insights and expertise in content creation, innovation, and consumer engagement.

As a trusted culinary professional for Dairy Foods products, the individual will advocate for consumer's needs.

Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills to build robust relationships with cross-functional partners, fostering influence and innovation.

Culinary Product Specialist


* Represent the end-user, provide product expertise, and food industry knowledge.


* Develop and maintain understanding of dairy foods product's kitchen performance and end-user applications.


* Provide product knowledge training and culinary education to the cross-functional team.


* Participate in new product and platform exploration supporting innovation initiatives.


* Create and conduct product training sessions for bother internal and external business partners.


* Understand the role of brand purpose and business objectives and how they work together to guide brand decisions and strategies.

Content Development


* Create and provide feedback on recipe content for social platforms, websites, omni channels and sales.

Consumer and Customer Engagement


* Represent Dairy Foods at trade shows, conferences, sales meetings, and events, providing food preparation while maintaining a high standard for presentation, food safety and sanitation.

Culinary Center Deliverables


* Support culinary team members when developing recipes, product testing and general projects as assigned.


* Develop and maintain strong relationships with business to ensure open communication, teamwork, and strong partnerships.


* Monitor the food industry, menus, and trends and translate findings into actionable insights for new product innovation and content development.


* Cultivate and maintain industry relationships growing Dairy Foods connections to and influencing food culture.

Job Requirements


* 5 or more years of experience in the culinary field.


* Bachelor's degree in food science or a related field or equivalent work experience


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.


* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.


* A creative mindset.


* Skilled in Microsoft Office.


* A genuine passion for cooking, food, and flavors.


* A strong background in culinary techniques, cooking methods, and food safety.


* Ability and willingness to taste, critique, and provide honest feedback on a variety of foodservice and retail products, recipes, and ingredients throughout the workday.


* Travel occasionally as required.

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