Company Overview:
A leading producer and distributor of premium ingredients for the Foodservice channel focused on innovation and supporting chefs cooks pastry chefs chocolatiers and ice cream makers globally in their culinary endeavors.
Mission of the Demonstration Chef:
To introduce the companys ingredients to gastronomy professionals worldwide fostering the use and understanding of these ingredients through demonstrations techniques and dishes. The role aims to promote and democratize the use of the companys products.
Main Functions:
- Execute daily gastronomic pastry culinary ice cream and bakery demonstrations using the companys products.
- Conduct gastronomic presentations and demonstrations.
- Create engaging content for demonstrations.
- Respond to customer inquiries effectively.
- Manage content for distributors worldwide.
- Develop recipe books and technical support materials for distributors social media and marketing.
- Prepare for and attend company fairs and events.
- Build relationships with national and international culinary opinion leaders and stay updated on industry trends.
- Enter new recipes and agreedupon dossiers into the system.
- Provide weekly and monthly market reports.
Requirements:
- Higher education in cooking and pastry.
- Several years of experience with technological ingredients including knowledge of their reactions and applications.
- Over 10 years of experience in the restaurant industry and/or Food Service channel suppliers including pastry ice cream and restaurant sectors.
Language Proficiency:
- English: Advanced
- French: Advanced
Skills:
- Strong public speaking abilities to convey information effectively.
- Indepth knowledge of the companys products.
- Expertise in technological ingredients culinary techniques and gastronomy.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of cooking and pastry.
- Ability to diagnose solve and document common issues related to culinary preparations.
- Selfdiscipline in managing time and resources responsibly.
- Empathy towards customers; ability to consider responses before answering.
- Basic computer skills (Office Outlook Google Drive).
Availability:
- Must be willing to travel.