Culinary Specialist I

Sprouts Farmers Market; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

15% employee discount for you and one家

401(K) with company match

Flexible schedules

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Culinary Specialist I to support recipe testing, product evaluations, and new item launches across assigned categories. You will assist with recipe documentation, production procedures, and sample preparation in a fast-paced test kitchen environment.

You’ll collaborate with Culinary, Merchandising, and Store Operations teams to ensure accurate yields, ingredient information, and cost data while helping develop training materials and SOPs for store teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, culinary certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 0-2 years of culinary, food service, retail operations, or related experience.
• Internship, culinary school, restaurant, grocery, or food production experience welcomed.
• Basic understanding of culinary techniques and food preparation methods.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Interest in retail food operations and product development.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to gather information and maintain accurate documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Culinary Team in recipe testing, product evaluations, and new item launch activities for assigned categories.
• Assist with maintaining recipe documentation, product specifications, and production procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Participate in test kitchen activities, including sample preparation, tastings, production trials, and documentation of results.
• Gather and organize feedback from stores, field teams, and pilot locations regarding product execution and operational performance.
• Support the review of recipe yields, portion sizes, and ingredient information within approved culinary systems and documentation.
• Assist with food costing, product data maintenance, and other administrative tasks supporting culinary programs.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Merchandising, and Store Operations teams to support project execution and product launch.
• Help develop and maintain training materials, job aids, standard operating procedures, and other execution resources for training.
• Participate in store visits, product demonstrations, training events, and pilot programs to build operational and culinary expertise.
• Identify and communicate product execution challenges, documentation discrepancies, or process concerns to Culinary leadership for review.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree or culinary certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Culinary Specialist I supports the Culinary Team in recipe development, product testing, operational readiness, and training initiatives. Working under the guidance of the Head of Culinary and senior team members, this role assists with evaluating product execution, gathering store feedback, maintaining recipe documentation, and supporting new item launches. The position provides an opportunity to develop culinary, operational, and retail food production expertise while contributing to Sprouts' purpose to Help People Live and Eat Better

• Support the Culinary Team in recipe testing, product evaluations, and new item launch activities for assigned categories.
• Assist with maintaining recipe documentation, product specifications, and production procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Participate in test kitchen activities, including sample preparation, tastings, production trials, and documentation of
• Gather and organize feedback from stores, field teams, and pilot locations regarding product execution and operational
• Support the review of recipe yields, portion sizes, and ingredient information within approved culinary systems and
• Assist with food costing, product data maintenance, and other administrative tasks supporting culinary programs and
• Collaborate with Culinary, Merchandising, and Store Operations teams to support project execution and product launch
• Help develop and maintain training materials, job aids, standard operating procedures, and other execution resources for
• Participate in store visits, product demonstrations, training events, and pilot programs to build operational and culinary
• Identify and communicate product execution challenges, documentation discrepancies, or process concerns to Culinary leadership for review

Overview Of Responsibilities

• Support the Culinary Team in recipe testing, product evaluations, and new item launch activities for assigned categories.
• Assist with maintaining recipe documentation, product specifications, and production procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Participate in test kitchen activities, including sample preparation, tastings, production trials, and documentation of
• Gather and organize feedback from stores, field teams, and pilot locations regarding product execution and operational
• Support the review of recipe yields, portion sizes, and ingredient information within approved culinary systems and
• Assist with food costing, product data maintenance, and other administrative tasks supporting culinary programs and
• Collaborate with Culinary, Merchandising, and Store Operations teams to support project execution and product launch
• Help develop and maintain training materials, job aids, standard operating procedures, and other execution resources for
• Participate in store visits, product demonstrations, training events, and pilot programs to build operational and culinary
• Identify and communicate product execution challenges, documentation discrepancies, or process concerns to Culinary leadership for review

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, culinary certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 0-2 years of culinary, food service, retail operations, or related experience.
• Internship, culinary school, restaurant, grocery, or food production experience welcomed.
• Basic understanding of culinary techniques and food preparation methods.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Interest in retail food operations and product development.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to gather information and maintain accurate documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Driving for Results
• Positive Approach

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility Requirements May Apply For The Following Benefits

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Sprouts DailyPay allows eligible employees to transfer the money they've already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day. You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Why Sprouts

Grow with us! If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts. With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.

Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) Create Spaces For Connection, Support, And Growth. Every Team Member Is Welcome To Join One Or More Of Our Five Groups

• Inspiring Women at Sprouts
• Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts
• Sabor at Sprouts
• Soul at Sprouts
• Honored to Serve at Sprouts

Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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