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Menu Development Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

StoryPoint

Executive Chef

Waukee, IA

$68K - $94K/yr

Must have previous experience and proficient with menu development and pricing. * Must have experience in all Microsoft Office applications required. * Culinary labor, food and small ware financial ...

StoryPoint Group

Executive Chef

Waukee, IA · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

Must have previous experience and proficient with menu development and pricing. * Must have experience in all Microsoft Office applications required. * Culinary labor, food and small ware financial ...

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Laurus Home Care

Executive Chef

Waukee, IA

$68K - $94K/yr

Must have previous experience and proficient with menu development and pricing. * Must have experience in all Microsoft Office applications required. * Culinary labor, food and small ware financial ...

Independence Village

Executive Chef

Des Moines, IA

$69K - $96K/yr

Must have previous experience and proficient with menu development and pricing. * Must have experience in all Microsoft Office applications required. * Culinary labor, food and small ware financial ...

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How much do menu development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for menu development in Iowa is $101,156.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,700.00 and $114,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is menu development?

A Menu Development job involves creating, testing, and refining food and beverage menus for restaurants, cafes, or catering businesses. Professionals in this role research food trends, balance flavors, and ensure profitability while maintaining brand identity. They collaborate with chefs, suppliers, and marketing teams to design appealing and cost-effective menu items. Additionally, they may consider dietary restrictions, sustainability, and customer preferences to enhance the dining experience.

What does someone in menu development do?

In a Menu Development role, daily tasks often include researching food trends, developing and testing new recipes, analyzing menu performance data, and collaborating with chefs, nutritionists, and procurement teams. Menu developers may also be responsible for adjusting existing menus to optimize profitability and catering to customer preferences while ensuring quality and consistency. Regular meetings and tastings are part of the job, as is working closely with marketing teams to create visually appealing menu descriptions. This collaborative environment allows you to have a direct impact on both culinary creativity and the business success of the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in menu development?

Excelling in Menu Development requires a strong understanding of culinary trends, nutrition, recipe costing, and food safety, often backed by experience in culinary arts or hospitality management. Familiarity with menu engineering software, inventory systems, and culinary certifications such as ServSafe are commonly beneficial. Creativity, collaboration, and attention to detail help professionals design attractive and cost-effective menus that align with brand standards. These skills ensure menus are innovative, profitable, and meet customer and operational needs.

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Infographic showing various Menu Development job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,156 per year, or $48.6 per hour.

Grocery Department Lead

Performance Foodservice

Davenport, IA • On-site

$17/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Performance Food Group rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 72 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 49 rated food wholesalers

Job description

Job Description:

Responsible for leading, selling, and promoting company products while working in a fast pace retail/wholesale environment with customers and other associates in a team oriented environment. Provides prompt, courteous, and professional one on one attention to customers. Handles daily cash applications including tender of customer orders, collect cash, check and credit card payments and responsible for end of day drawer balance. Responsible for opening/closing of Retail Store and training other associates. Other duties including stocking shelves, rotating product, inventory counts, and daily cleaning task. Functions as a leader and team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Leading, selling, and promoting company products while servicing the customer and showing other associates how its done.
Receive incoming stock items at the loading dock and transport to staging are by hand as required.
Inspect items for damage, perform quality checks and temperature checks, verify lot numbers and take appropriate action as needed.
Rotate date sensitive stock to the front of the rack (FIFO) and remove out dated inventory according to company policy.
Dispense over stocked items to available areas for temporary storage.
Select customer orders for will call, assist customers in store with selections and check out customers as required. Perform general housekeeping duties, sweep/scrub floors, set up promotional and seasonal displays, clean displays, remove trash, maintain outside areas, clean restrooms.
Handle daily cash applications including tender of customer orders, collect cash, check, and credit card payments and responsible for end of day drawer balance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
Required Experience:
1-3 Years Customer Service/Retail environment or related area.

Company description


Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

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Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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