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Culinary Innovation Specialist

Johnston, IA · On-site

$32K - $44K/yr

Position Summary The Culinary Innovation Specialist will spend 10 weeks immersed in WesleyLife's culinary culture, operations, and innovation efforts. The ideal candidate is a culinary student ...

Position Summary The Culinary Innovation Specialist will spend 10 weeks immersed in WesleyLife's culinary culture, operations, and innovation efforts. The ideal candidate is a culinary student ...

Culinary Innovation Specialist

Johnston, IA · On-site

$32K - $44K/yr

Position Summary The Culinary Innovation Specialist will spend 10 weeks immersed in WesleyLife's culinary culture, operations, and innovation efforts. The ideal candidate is a culinary student ...

Culinary Innovation Specialist

Johnston, IA · On-site

$32K - $44K/yr

Position Summary The Culinary Innovation Specialist will spend 10 weeks immersed in WesleyLife's culinary culture, operations, and innovation efforts. The ideal candidate is a culinary student ...

Upon completion, the Culinary Experience Specialist will transition into a dynamic, fail forward ... Gain exposure across Product Development, Innovation, Quality, Brand Management, Sales, and ...

Culinary Experience Specialist

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$38K - $52K/yr

Upon completion, the Culinary Experience Specialist will transition into a dynamic, fail forward ... Gain exposure across Product Development, Innovation, Quality, Brand Management, Sales, and ...

Culinary Experience Specialist

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$38K - $52K/yr

Upon completion, the Culinary Experience Specialist will transition into a dynamic, fail forward ... Gain exposure across Product Development, Innovation, Quality, Brand Management, Sales, and ...

Culinary R&D Assistant

Lynn, MA · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

... Innovation - We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence Pay Range for Culinary R&D Specialist The Culinary R&D Specialist base pay range $50,000 - 65,000 USD ...

Culinary Specialist - Baraboo, WI

Baraboo, WI · On-site

$33K - $44K/yr

The culinary specialist is a key role in the team based selling model and as such will be an ambassador for Sysco brand, innovation and Category Management (CatMan) products and will leverage all ...

Culinary R&D Assistant

Lynn, MA · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

... Innovation - We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence Pay Range for Culinary R&D Specialist The Culinary R&D Specialist base pay range $50,000 - 65,000 USD ...

The culinary specialist is a key role in the team based selling model and as such will be an ambassador for Sysco brand, innovation and Category Management (CatMan) products and will leverage all ...

Job Purpose As a As a Culinary Sr. Specialist , you will help transform the future of R&D innovation and accelerate Kraft Heinz's growth ambitions. Our Culinary team shapes and influences food-facing ...

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Culinary Innovation Specialist

Johnston, IA • On-site

WesleyLife
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

$32K - $44K/yr

Part-time

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4.6

Company rating: 4.6 out of 10

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Position Summary

The Culinary Innovation Specialist will spend 10 weeks immersed in WesleyLife's culinary culture, operations, and innovation efforts. The ideal candidate is a culinary student, recent culinary graduate, or emerging culinary professional who is passionate about food innovation, hospitality, nutrition, and improving the dining experience for older adults. This position is designed as a talent pipeline opportunity, with the goal of identifying future culinary team members interested in joining WesleyLife following the completion of the program.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities 

  • Participate in community tours and culinary immersion experiences. 
  • Research industry-leading adaptive dining and finger-food programs. 
  • Develop creative culinary concepts and recipes. 
  • Conduct recipe testing, tastings, and resident evaluations. 
  • Analyze nutrition, production feasibility, and food costs. 
  • Create standardized recipes and production procedures. 
  • Document culinary innovations. 
  • Gather resident and team member feedback. 
  • Assist in establishing the framework for future WesleyLife culinary internship programs. 
  • Present a final project and recommendations to WesleyLife leadership. 

Education & Experience 

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Science, Nutrition, or related program
  • ServSafe Certification required  
  • Passion for culinary innovation and hospitality
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Previous restaurant, hotel, healthcare, or foodservice experience preferred 
  • Interest in senior living, wellness, healthcare dining, or culinary research and development
  • Interest in pursuing a culinary career within WesleyLife following the completion of the program

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