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As a Research Chef, you will be responsible for Deliveringinnovative culinary solutions both internally and for ourexternalcustomers. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and thrive on a fast-paced and hardworkingteam. This role is based in our corporate office in Greeley, CO, and has potential for growth.If you arepassionate about food, innovative, and excited about developing culinary focused solutions for our customers, we encourage you to apply for this position!\nResponsibilities:\nLead Product benchmarking and data collection; including sourcing, data collection, and delivery of results to relevant cross functional teams.\nExecutes customer or branded food shows with the support of their manager\nIdeates customer menu solutions that are consumer pleasing and operator friendly.\nGuide ingredient vendors for prototype development\nDevelop and document recipe archive for both food service and retail applications.\nLead product reviews and trainings with internal sales and strategic brokers.\nProficiently translate operator needs into selling strategies with the support of their manager.\nExecutes food production in accordance of Food Safety/Sanitation protocols\nManage communication to all cross-functional groups including R&D, Marketing, Creative, & Sales in accordance with the stage-gate process\nOther duties as assigned\nQualifications:\nEducation:BS plus 3-5 years of relative experience preferred\nBS Preferred in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Science, Meat Science, Poultry Science, Culinology)\nExtensive culinary experience without a formal degree will be reviewed.\n\nStrong public speaking and presentation skills\nStrong skills in Microsoft office; including Excel, Outlook, Word & Power Point\nExperience in virtual communication tools such as Microsoft TEAMS or Cisco Webex\nExperience preferred operating in Project Management Systems such as SAP, Accolade, etc.\nGood understanding of USDA, FDA guidelines with occasional support from manager.\nMust be willing to travel up to 40% to customers across the US.\nCan perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.\nAs a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.\nThe applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:\nBenefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;\nPaid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;\n401(k): eligible after 90 days of employment including company match which begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule\nBase salary range of $79,000-$90,000\nThis position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;\nFor individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.\nThis position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.\nThe Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.\nAbout us: Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.\nOur mission:To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all ofour team members.\nOur core values are:Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity\nEOE/Vets/Disability\nUnsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. 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