Corporate Chef, Commissary and Custom

Unilever; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); Remote; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Corporate Chef to provide innovative culinary solutions for the foodservice industry. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop new menu ideas and enhance customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary experience and a creative mindset. The position is remote, with a preference for candidates near Hoboken, NJ, and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years culinary experience in the Foodservice Industry.
• 5+ years in Custom development for National Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Support culinary aspects of the CD team and customer presentations.
• Lead culinary content development for projects across North America.
• Drive savory/scratch cooking initiatives to enhance brand value.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

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Job Title:

Corporate Chef, Commissary and Custom

Location:

Remote - USA (Hoboken, NJ preferred)

Terms & Conditions:

Full time, international assignment not available, relocation not provided for local or international candidates

About Unilever

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products daily, Unilever makes a real impact on the world. We work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of consumers and communities. Our purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace, believing that doing business ethically drives superior performance. Our people are at the core of our success—working with purpose to create a better business and a better world.

Our Culture

At Unilever, your career is a unique journey in a collaborative, flexible environment. We prioritize equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, providing tools to help you shape your future. We foster an entrepreneurial culture built on speed, simplicity, trust, and growth, investing heavily in future skills and leadership development. Our employee engagement scores exceed Unilever averages, reflecting our commitment to our people.

About Food Solutions (UFS)

Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is the second largest business unit of Unilever, operating in over 76 countries with approximately 4,000 employees. We serve chefs worldwide, aiming to empower them and innovate in food service. Our 2030 strategy focuses on product superiority, AI-powered customer experience, and a winning culture, with initiatives like the Future Menus Report setting industry trends.

Job Purpose

This role supports the foodservice industry by providing creative, value-added culinary solutions and long-term support, inspiring the team to prioritize food, kitchen, and customer needs to add value for our clients.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the culinary aspects of the CD team, assisting with customer presentations and new menu ideas.
• Lead culinary content development for projects across North America, collaborating with chefs and the Head Chef.
• Drive savory/scratch cooking initiatives to enhance UFS brands' value with existing and new customers.
• Coordinate efforts with Marketing, CD Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to meet objectives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years culinary experience in the Foodservice Industry (Corporate or Kitchen)
• Culinary Arts Degree
• 5+ years in Custom development for National Accounts and Commissary relationships
• Solution-oriented mindset with creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate across sales and other teams
• Understanding of National Accounts' needs and timelines
• Experience in branded food categories is a plus
• Strong communication and follow-up skills
• Ability to meet KPIs and goals as a team
• Business planning and implementation skills
• Knowledge of the commissary landscape
• Willingness to travel approximately 65%
• Preferably located near Hoboken, NJ

Leadership Qualities

• Proactive leader and self-starter, capable of inspiring and challenging the team
• Effective at coordinating resources and networking internally and externally
• Comfortable managing complexity and developing creative solutions

Benefits and Compensation

Salary range: $86,080 to $129,120, with bonus and LTI eligibility. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and more. Unilever is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity employment.