Culinary Specialist

3 months ago


Winnipeg, Canada Gordon Food Service Full time

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Reporting to the Director of Sales, the Culinary Specialist will play a pivotal role in driving business growth and supporting the fruit, vegetable, and dairy segments.

The Culinary Specialist will focus on developing relationships with and providing value-added services to current and potential customers. This position will also be responsible for providing support to the Sales team with product knowledge, guidance and training.

Requirements:- Applicant to reside in Winnipeg
- What We Offer:_- FULL flex benefits program- Company matching RRSP- Family culture- Advancement opportunities- Profit Sharing- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment- 125-year, family-owned and operated company history
- Essential Functions:_- Provide relevant business solutions to complement the initiatives of our Sales and Marketing teams, with a goal of increasing the overall market share of Gordon Food Service.- Work with the sales team driving sales with existing customers and identifying new opportunities.- Provide problem analysis and resolution to customers and District Sales Representatives on product-related concerns.- Be up to date with current commodity markets and market trends.- Interface and collaborate with key customers to achieve sales and margin goals.- Execute key customer menu developmental plans for the region.- Work collaboratively with other Product Specialists to provide back-of-house consulting to customers which may include; recipe development, portioning, plate presentation, kitchen layout, development of training programs, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) training.- Provide front of the house consulting to key and prospective customers to include wait staff training, silent shopper evaluations, and menu layout and design.- Ensure consistent and relevant business solutions training for sales teams, in collaboration with other divisional marketing team members.- Participate in planning, coordination, and execution of various events.- Assist in the development of segment business plans. Analyze trend data and incorporate the data to develop business solutions that strengthen the relationship between GFS and key regional customers.- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:_- Excellent customer service, mentoring, interpersonal and communication skills.- Must be able to develop, refine, communicate, set and define goals, and implement plans.- Strong time management, administration, and organizational skills.- Ability to build relationships, network, influence, and link resources to plan and execute business practices.- Ability to work a flexible schedule.- Develop solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
- Education and Experience:_- Bachelor's degree and Culinary degree - or - 5 years experience in food service operations in a leadership role in lieu of a post-secondary degree.- Proven experience in business development, consulting, or sales within the food industry.- Strong knowledge of fruit, vegetable, and dairy products.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.



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