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FUELED BY PEOPLE.\nWhat’s it like to work at Kinder’s? Well, there’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there’s also plenty of hard work. Because we don’t just like flavor, we’re obsessed with it. \nWith over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable. \nAs we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it! Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives. \nAbout the Role:\nKinder’s is seeking a passionate, execution-focused, and creatively driven Culinary Experience Specialist to help bring our flavor to life-in the kitchen, in the field, and across digital platforms. This role is designed for a culinary professional who wants to grow inside an ambitious, fast-growing organization while representing Kinder’s through exceptional food execution, recipe development, and operational excellence. \nThis position begins with a training program designed to build deep fluency in Kinder’s products, brand standards, food safety, and cross-functional collaboration. Upon completion, the Culinary Experience Specialist will transition into a dynamic, fail forward role supporting our Culinary team across product development, customer events, and content creation. \nWe are a fast-growing company committed to bringing amazing flavor solutions that are as exciting and delicious as they are simple to use. We are obsessed with quality. We care deeply about how our brand shows up in the real world - on grills, in kitchens, at events, and across digital channels. While we’ve been around for 80 years, we believe we’re just getting started. \nAs our footprint continues to expand nationwide across retailers including Costco, \nWalmart, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, Safeway, and many more, we are investing in culinary talent who can represent Kinder’s with excellence, credibility, and operational discipline. \nHow You Will Have an Impact at Kinder’s \nThe Culinary Experience Specialist will play a critical role in supporting Kinder’s culinary development, field culinary execution, and brand storytelling through food. This role blends hands-on cooking, product testing, recipe development, field execution, and cross-functional partnership. \nYou will begin with a six-month cross-functional development program spanning Culinary, Product Development, Innovation, Quality, Brand, Sales, and Operations. Following successful completion, you will operate as part of the Culinary team, supporting the culinary needs of the business through recipe creation, product application, culinary events, and consumer engagement initiatives. \nThis role will report to the Culinary Director and work cross-functionally with Studio (Brand), Growth, Sales, Quality, Product Development, and Operations as needed. \nPrimary Responsibilities \nCulinary Foundations & Development Program \nDevelop deep fluency in Kinder’s full portfolio of sauces, seasonings, rubs, and future product innovations \nParticipate in hands-on culinary training focused on protein execution, grilling, smoking, recipe development, and scalable food preparation \nSupport internal tastings, sensory evaluations, and competitive benchmarking exercises \nGain exposure across Product Development, Innovation, Quality, Brand Management, Sales, and Operations through rotational learning experiences \nBuild a strong understanding of Kinder’s quality standards, food safety expectations, and consumer experience philosophy \nComplete certifications and training requirements necessary to fulfill the role \nField Culinary Experience Support \nSupport field culinary experiences at customer events, trade shows, retailer demos, consumer activations, and internal company events \nExecute high-volume cooking with consistency, professionalism, and brand alignment \nSet up, maintain, and operate mobile cooking environments safely and efficiently \nEngage directly with customers and consumers to represent the Kinder’s brand authentically \nMaintain field equipment and event readiness standards \nSupport event planning logistics, including ingredient preparation, transportation coordination, and on-site execution \nEnsure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards at all events \nCulinary Development & Recipe Support \nAssist with recipe development and product application testing for new and existing products \nCreate and refine consumer-friendly recipes that showcase Kinder’s products and inspire confidence in home cooks \nTest recipes for accuracy, consistency, and repeatability across a variety of cooking methods and skill levels \nSupport Product Development and R&D teams with product evaluations, sensory documentation, and culinary feedback \nParticipate in internal tastings, product reviews, and competitive benchmarking exercises \nPrepare samples and support internal culinary presentations \nMaintain organized documentation of recipes, product feedback, and testing results \nContribute culinary insights that support innovation initiatives and future product development \nCulinary Content & Brand Support \nPartner with Brand, Digital, and Content teams to support culinary storytelling and product education initiatives \nProvide culinary guidance for recipe content, product applications, website content, and marketing materials \nSupport recipe preparation, food styling, photography, and video content production as needed \nHelp build and maintain a library of brand-aligned recipes and culinary applications \nContribute cooking tips, preparation techniques, and usage ideas that enhance the consumer experience \nHelp ensure all culinary content reflects Kinder’s standards for quality, flavor, and accessibility \nWhat You Bring to the Table \nEducation / Experience \n2-6+ years of professional culinary experience (restaurant, catering, hospitality, culinary events, test kitchen, or CPG culinary environments preferred) \nExperience working in Michelin-starred or other highly acclaimed restaurant environments is a strong plus\nAbility to thrive in fast-paced, high-variability environments \nExperience cooking in high-volume or event environments strongly preferred \nComfortable cooking both independently and as part of a team \nExperience supporting recipe development, product testing, or culinary content creation is a plus \nStrong execution skills and attention to detail \nStrong organizational and documentation skills \nAbility to lift, transport, and set up cooking equipment \nStrong communication skills when interacting with customers and consumers \nCulinary degree preferred but not required \nStrong understanding of food safety principles and sanitation practices \nServSafe certification required (or ability to obtain within 60 days) \nPersonal Characteristics \nBuilder mindset with a strong sense of ownership \nCalm under pressure \nPassionate about flavor and execution excellence \nHighly adaptable and resourceful \nTeam-oriented with low ego \nCreative thinker with strong attention to detail \nEnergized by bringing brands to life through food \nPassionate about delivering great experiences that feel authentic and human \nCurious and eager to continuously learn and grow \nLocation & Travel \nBased onsite in Walnut Creek, California \nTravel required to support customer events, retailer activations, trade shows, and culinary initiatives as needed \nPay Transparency \nThe expected starting salary range for this role is $105,000-$115,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance, and business needs.\nSEASONED FOR SUCCESS:\nNo two days here are the same. \nWe try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure - everyone is a difference maker here. \nWe make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information - our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow. \nWe believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk. \nWe believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart. \nWe aren’t trying to be average - we want to do exceptional things, and we are willing to work hard to achieve them. \nBENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE:\nWe offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave. Kinder’s benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process. \nOUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE:\nWe believe great culture starts with people. We’re a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.\nWHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS:\nKinder's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. 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