Location :St Louis Research

City :St. Charles

State :Missouri (US-MO)

Country :United States (US)

Requisition Number :34784

Position Summary:
The Associate Chef works as an extension of the Lead/Senior Research Chef as a shared service to support and collaborate with internal applications teams focusing on bench top product development to support internal and external customer ideation and menu development for trade shows and other tasks delegated by the Lead/Senior Research Chef. The Associate Chef is responsible for managing the Culinary Kitchen including organization, stock/grocery shopping, and cleanliness to ensure a constant "show ready" standard. The Associate Chef is responsible for (M.O.E.) mobile food truck operations, maintenance and local driving/event set up. Additionally, he/she will be asked to execute regularly scheduled on-site food preparation, sampling and/or product testing for customers and employees at the Bunge St. Louis offices.

Core Functions:
* Support Lead/Senior Research Chef in the execution of menu preparations for Trade shows, product development, customer visits/presentations (internal & external), and standardization of recipes for scalable production;
* Clean, maintain, stock and ensure BCSC Culinary Kitchen, Bake Lab and M.O.E. food truck are presentable, and operational at all times;
* Supports the creation of on-trend menu items for requested Bunge events and perform product tests, samplings and more;
* Gain a comprehensive knowledge of Bunge Oils, Protein and Milling product offerings and their functionality for promotion and demonstration at industry events;
* Stay up to date on culinary trends, processes;
* Assist in menu creation and execution as necessary;
* Other duties assigned by Lead/Senior Research Chef and department leaders;

Skills/Experience Requirements:
* Culinary Arts Associate Degree or equivalent diploma.
* Exposure in the restaurant/hospitality industry as a cook with a Back Of House focus;
* Ability to obtain Research Chef Certification within 5 years;
* High volume cooking/catering a plus;
* Must have mastered basic culinary/cooking skills and detailed, functioning knowledge of food and food preparation;
* Food safety knowledge required; Food safety certification required (must obtain if not currently certified);
* Knowledge of various work stations and able to train others in those stations;
* Good communication and team-oriented skills required;
* Troubleshooting skills;
* Organizational skills;
* Must be able to lift over 50 lbs regularly;
* Must be willing to work irregular hours (nights, early mornings, weekends, etc.);

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled