Strategic Corporate Chef — Culinary Innovation & Growth

Griffith Foods Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Plan with Company Match

PTO

Holidays & Leaves

Job summary

Griffith Foods, a longtime leader in culinary innovation, seeks a Corporate Chef to drive growth in Northwest Arkansas. You will partner with customers, lead culinary development from concept to commercialization, and translate customer needs into strategic opportunities across Culinary, R&D, Marketing, Procurement, and Operations.

This onsite role requires 2+ years in the food industry, 3-5 years culinary experience, and a Serve Safe certification, with up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts is required.
• At least 2 years' experience in the food industry.
• At least 3-5 years culinary experience.
• Must be able to taste and assess meat, poultry, seafood and other products with potential allergens.
• Serve Safe sanitation certification is required.
• Willingness to work onsite in Springdale, AR 4-5 days per week.
• U.S. work authorization (no visa sponsorship).
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary culinary partner in Northwest Arkansas.
• Lead culinary innovation from concept through commercialization.
• Translate customer needs into opportunities via cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead customer presentations and project execution (samples and refinement).
• Build strong customer relationships across Culinary, R&D, Marketing, Procurement and Operations.
• Apply culinary expertise in flavors, ingredients, menu development, and product applications.
• Identify culinary and consumer trends to inspire customer-focused innovation.
• Function as an independent contributor with no direct reports.

Skills

Culinary innovation

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-facing

Flavor & menu development

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Serve Safe sanitation certification

Job description

Griffith Foods, a longtime leader in culinary innovation, seeks a Corporate Chef to drive growth in Northwest Arkansas. You will partner with customers, lead culinary development from concept to commercialization, and translate customer needs into strategic opportunities across Culinary, R&D, Marketing, Procurement, and Operations.

This onsite role requires 2+ years in the food industry, 3-5 years culinary experience, and a Serve Safe certification, with up to 30% travel.