Associate Culinary Innovation

Nestlé S.A.; Solon (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Solon-based culinary coordinator to lead coordination of culinary activities and ensure seamless execution across events and tastings. You will support chefs, guests, and cross-functional partners while maintaining a hospitality-minded approach.

The role emphasizes calendar planning, procurement of materials, and logistics from concept to completion, with limited travel and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Hospitality mindset demonstrated in guest interactions and tastings.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to drive tasks without prompting.
• Clear and warm communication across time zones and departments.
• Collaborative mindset, supports colleagues across functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Energetic and passionate about food, service, and the Nestlé culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and execute culinary team product tastings and special events
• Ensure excellence in planning and execution of NDC visits involving the culinary team
• Provide work calendar coordination and planning that supports the chefs in all activities
• Procure all raw materials needed for the chefs
• Influence event logistics from concept to clean up
• Support all shopping and supply, equipment and ingredient needs
• Manage PCard for the culinary team
• Coordinate international shipping of culinary prototypes

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Proactive

Clear communication

Team player

Urgency and passion

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk‑taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

JOB SUMMARY:

Lead the coordination of culinary activities for the NDC Solon-based culinary team, bringing a hospitality mindset to every interaction, event, and behind‑the‑scenes detail. This role is the operational backbone of our kitchen — ensuring our chefs, guests, and cross‑functional partners always experience seamless execution, warm service, and a well‑run culinary environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizing and execute culinary team product tastings and special events
• Ensure excellence in planning and execution of NDC visits involving the culinary team
• Provide work calendar coordination and planning that supports the chefs in all activities
• Procure all raw materials needed for the chefs
• Influence event logistics from concept to clean up
• Support all shopping and supply, equipment and ingredient needs
• Manage PCard for the culinary team
• Coordinate international shipping of culinary prototypes

PROFILE:

• Acts with a hospitality mindset — anticipates needs, creates welcoming experiences for guests and team members, and takes pride in the details that make visits and tastings memorable.
• Is a go‑getter — proactive, resourceful, and self‑driven; sees what needs to be done and makes it happen without waiting to be asked.
• Communicates with clarity and warmth — keeps chefs, scientists, product developers, and partners aligned across time zones and departments.
• Brings a team mindset — collaborates generously, supports colleagues across functions, and thrives in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional culinary environment.
• Works with urgency and passion — genuinely energized by food, service, and supporting a world‑class chef team.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):

• High School Diploma
• 5 years’ experience in kitchen, hospitality, catering, cafeteria, and/ or other relevant environments
• Sanitation knowledge in food handling
• Limited travel required
• Comfort working across cross‑functional teams and multiple stakeholders

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk‑taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

JOB SUMMARY:

Lead the coordination of culinary activities for the NDC Solon-based culinary team, bringing a hospitality mindset to every interaction, event, and behind‑the‑scenes detail. This role is the operational backbone of our kitchen — ensuring our chefs, guests, and cross‑functional partners always experience seamless execution, warm service, and a well‑run culinary environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizing and execute culinary team product tastings and special events
• Ensure excellence in planning and execution of NDC visits involving the culinary team
• Provide work calendar coordination and planning that supports the chefs in all activities
• Procure all raw materials needed for the chefs
• Influence event logistics from concept to clean up
• Support all shopping and supply, equipment and ingredient needs
• Manage PCard for the culinary team
• Coordinate international shipping of culinary prototypes

PROFILE:

• Acts with a hospitality mindset — anticipates needs, creates welcoming experiences for guests and team members, and takes pride in the details that make visits and tastings memorable.
• Is a go‑getter — proactive, resourceful, and self‑driven; sees what needs to be done and makes it happen without waiting to be asked.
• Communicates with clarity and warmth — keeps chefs, scientists, product developers, and partners aligned across time zones and departments.
• Brings a team mindset — collaborates generously, supports colleagues across functions, and thrives in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional culinary environment.
• Works with urgency and passion — genuinely energized by food, service, and supporting a world‑class chef team.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):

• High School Diploma
• 5 years’ experience in kitchen, hospitality, catering, cafeteria, and/ or other relevant environments
• Sanitation knowledge in food handling
• Limited travel required
• Comfort working across cross‑functional teams and multiple stakeholders

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.