Senior Culinary Consultant

Who is Foodbuy?

We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary to the 6th largest company in the world (Compass Group PLC), yet Foodbuy has the feel of a small entrepreneurial Company. We pride ourselves on our ability to source and provide a variety of products and services that help our customers more easily, and cost effectively, run their businesses. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and of course we support Compass Group-- which is the world's largest contract food and support services provider.

Why Foodbuy?

We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek out game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. And we are constantly growing, and we want our associates' careers to grow along with us. We have an open and modern work environment, believe in flexibility, and promote a collaborative open door environment.

Additionally, we follow a value system called People FIRST, which stands for Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability and Transparency.  People FIRST is the foundation for everything we do at Foodbuy. It is how we connect and interact with our clients, business partners and fellow associates.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the 'job search' in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on 'referral tracking.' For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email - 

Job Summary:

The primary duty of this position is leading a team to analyze customer business models to provide value-added support and analysis to increase company purchasing income by improving compliance to negotiated programs.  Duties include suggesting products and improved processes benefiting productivity and profitability. 

 Responsibilities:

• Develop and initiate action plans to improve customer compliance to purchasing programs and to support conversion initiatives. 
• Identify opportunities through trends, feedback, and competitive insight. 
• Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and thoroughness in the execution of complex projects. 
• Plans and conducts independent research projects and participates in the development of project objectives. 
• Identify consumer food trends, review customer & consumer feedback and competitive insight, and establish innovative food concepts in our strategic food program. 
• Introduce and inform customer about contracted products with emphasis on specific brands and partnering manufacturers to include groceries, meat, produce, specialty, beverage, COP, and disposables.
• Demonstrate potential solutions including culinary, ideation, multi-task preparation and presentation of product. 
• Assist customers in establishing and executing strategic purchasing initiatives to drive revenues and contract utilization.
• Provide reporting to measure impact of culinary activities for tracking, key performance indicators, customer follow up and case studies.
• Serve as product knowledge expert for support in conversion activities and opportunity analysis review. 
• Support culinary activities for onboarding new customers. 
• Support product match and mapping activities as requested. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required. 
• 5+ years related experience required. 
• Strong culinary background and/or operational background preferred. 
• Product development and/or training experience is a plus. 
• Strong interpersonal, project management and communication skills, and demonstrated leadership skills. 
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. 
• Extremely Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) 

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Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 

Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1472051

Foodbuy 

MARIANA SMITH 

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