Culinary Specialist I

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation accrual plan

Career growth opportunities

15% employee discount

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) company match

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is seeking a Culinary Specialist I to support recipe testing, product evaluations, and new item launches. You will help maintain recipe documentation, assist with product data, and participate in test kitchen activities to ensure quality and consistency.

Collaborate with Culinary, Merchandising, and Store Operations teams to drive successful product introductions, while developing culinary and retail food production skills within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or culinary certification preferred.
• 0-2 years of culinary or related experience.
• Internship or culinary school experience welcomed.
• Basic culinary techniques and food preparation knowledge.
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Interest in retail food operations and product development.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support Culinary Team in recipe testing and new item launches.
• Maintain recipe documentation and production procedures.
• Participate in test kitchen activities and tastings.
• Gather store and field feedback on product execution.
• Review yields, portions, and ingredient information.
• Assist with food costing and product data maintenance.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Merchandising, and Store Ops on projects.
• Develop and maintain training materials and SOPs.
• Attend store visits, product demos, and pilot programs.
• Communicate any product execution issues to leadership.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Attention to detail

Documentation

Verbal communication

Education

Associate's degree or culinary certification

Culinary internship/education experience

Job description

Overview

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

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 and

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

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• 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