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Southern Spices Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Waiter/Waitress

Seminole, OK · On-site

$7.25/hr

Catfish Round Up is Seminole's family stop for a taste of southern comfort. As you might have guessed our specialty dish is catfish breaded with a special blend of herbs and spices. We also serve up ...

Catfish Round Up is Seminole's family stop for a taste of southern comfort. As you might have guessed our specialty dish is catfish breaded with a special blend of herbs and spices. We also serve up ...

Line Cook 1

Lexington, KY · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

... Southern light, and full-galloped feeling. The Line Cooks at The Manchester Hotel accurately and ... spices, vinegar, etc. · Actively learns through inquiry. · Keeps a clean and organized ...

Line Cook 1

Lexington, KY · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

... Southern light, and full-galloped feeling. The Line Cooks at The Manchester Hotel accurately and ... spices, vinegar, etc. • Actively learns through inquiry. • Keeps a clean and organized ...

Line Cook 1

Lexington, KY · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

... Southern light, and full-galloped feeling. The Line Cooks at The Manchester Hotel accurately and ... spices, vinegar, etc. · Actively learns through inquiry. · Keeps a clean and organized ...

Cook - Morris, IL

Morris, IL · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So ... spices, as well as the basic cooking technique we still use today. There are now over 24,000 KFC ...

Team Member - Morris, IL

Morris, IL · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So ... spices, as well as the basic cooking technique we still use today. There are now over 24,000 KFC ...

Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So ... spices, as well as the basic cooking technique we still use today. There are now over 24,000 KFC ...

Cook - Centerville, IA

Centerville, IA

$11.50 - $15.50/hr

Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So ... spices, as well as the basic cooking technique we still use today. There are now over 24,000 KFC ...

Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So ... spices, as well as the basic cooking technique we still use today. There are now over 24,000 KFC ...

Cook - Freeport, IL

Freeport, IL · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So ... spices, as well as the basic cooking technique we still use today. There are now over 24,000 KFC ...

Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So ... spices, as well as the basic cooking technique we still use today. There are now over 24,000 KFC ...

Cook - Centerville, IA

Centerville, IA · On-site

$11.50 - $15.50/hr

Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So ... spices, as well as the basic cooking technique we still use today. There are now over 24,000 KFC ...

Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So ... spices, as well as the basic cooking technique we still use today. There are now over 24,000 KFC ...

Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So ... spices, as well as the basic cooking technique we still use today. There are now over 24,000 KFC ...

Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So ... spices, as well as the basic cooking technique we still use today. There are now over 24,000 KFC ...

Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So ... spices, as well as the basic cooking technique we still use today. There are now over 24,000 KFC ...

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Southern Spices information

What is the difference between Southern Spices vs Southern Food Chef?

AspectSouthern SpicesSouthern Food Chef
Required CredentialsFood handling certifications, culinary trainingCooking certifications, culinary degree
Work EnvironmentFood production, spice blending, packagingKitchen, restaurant, catering
Industry UsageSpice manufacturing, food productsCooking, menu creation, food presentation

Southern Spices focuses on spice production and blending, often working in manufacturing settings. In contrast, a Southern Food Chef is involved in preparing and presenting Southern cuisine in kitchens or restaurants. While both roles require culinary knowledge, Southern Spices emphasizes spice expertise, whereas Southern Food Chefs focus on cooking and presentation skills.

Infographic showing various Southern Spices job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Locum Tenens, 6% As Needed, 29% Full Time, 55% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Seasonings Product Development Specialist

PAX Spices & Labs Inc.

Covina, CA

$30 - $35/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

About Us

PAX Spices & Labs Inc., is a Southern California-based importer, manufacturer’s rep, and wholesale distributor for exotic and aromatic spices, herbs, oleoresins, essential oils, natural colors, and more. We are looking to expand our own seasonings profile as well as provide customers with the additional service of matching their own seasonings and blends. We are a medium sized operation and continue to grow. 
Pay Range: $30-$35/hours plus additional benefits 

Responsibilities

  •  Lead in the development and matching of dry and liquid seasonings using spices and other food ingredients.
  •  This individual will lead concept ideation, investigate and assess ingredients, and collaborate with customers to engage in the development of new seasonings as well as matching customer’s seasoning requirements. 
  • Lead seasoning and flavor innovation from idea inception through product commercialization.
  •  Provide expertise in expanding product development facility.
  •  Maintain state-of-the-art depth and breadth of knowledge in the areas including food science, seasoning products development, flavor and dairy technology, sensory science etc.
  •  Involvement in product and process development to support seasoning product development and scaling to manufacturing level
  •  Expertise in nutritional and microbiological analysis to provide nutritional statements, and specifications.
  • Leverage external and internal experts for key analytical and sensory research
  •  Assist QA Manager in maintaining Food Safety / GMP requirements for scaling to manufacturing level. 
 
Minimum Qualifications
  • B.S. & M.S. in Food Science, Food Technology, or Food Chemistry Required
  •  Minimum One year of postgraduate experience, experience in product development, ingredient research and/or flavor research is required; past experience in seasoning & flavor is preferred
  •  Basic understanding of product development, sensory science, material technology etc. required 
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results while overcoming obstacles, being resourceful and cost-effective
  •  Passion for food is required, previous culinary training is a plus.
  • Ability to investigate and research certification and other accreditation requirements to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.