Culinary R&D Sous Chef: Menu Innovation & Training

NBCUniversal; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Sous Chef R&D to work with R&D Chefs to research new food products and assist in implementing design and themed concepts across the resort and UDX. Formulates and tests new products, research suppliers and other food and beverage industries.

Assists the project team on proper implementation of full life cycle projects to include staffing, training, and commissioning through the grand opening.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from a college or technical school preferred.
• 2+ years experience as Sous Chef R&D or restaurant Chef or equivalent.
• Certified Professional Food Manager Certification required.
• Completion of post-secondary culinary arts certificate or degree program or apprenticeship preferred.
• Exceptional culinary skills and a flair for food quality; flavor, recipe development, portion, plating, garnish, innovation, well versed on upscale casual trends/market.
• Knowledge of product development science of food
• Uses training of food science and culinary art to contribute to research and development.
• Applied knowledge of culinary, chemistry, engineering, and sensory evaluation to create recipes and product.
• Must have a strong understanding of flavors and textures and ability to work with many styles of cuisine.
• Ability to observe market trends and introduce new trends.
• Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively to meet menu goals and deadlines

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with R&D Chefs, plan and design new culinary concepts that meet NBCUniversal specifications while ensuring that all operational needs are met.
• Reviews and provides feedback on facility design drawings/packages and Operational Training Materials creation.
• Attends and assists with operational input for final design reviews with F&B designers and engineers.
• Assists with projects and adherence to schedule while ensuring that the scope of work is prioritized and completed properly to deliver a strong finish.
• Partner with Talent Development to create and facilitate training of all new food and beverage offerings; to include marquee events, menu refreshes and new venue openings.
• Ensures quality and safety standards are followed. Ensures proper HACCP program in place.

Skills

Culinary skills

Recipe development

Food safety HACCP

Food science knowledge

Market trend awareness

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Post-secondary culinary arts certificate/degree

Certified Professional Food Manager Certification

Apprenticeship preferred

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking a Sous Chef R&D to work with R&D Chefs to research new food products and assist in implementing design and themed concepts across the resort and UDX. Formulates and tests new products, research suppliers and other food and beverage industries.

Assists the project team on proper implementation of full life cycle projects to include staffing, training, and commissioning through the grand opening.