Corporate Chef at CHRIST PANOS FOOD CORPORATION

Itasca, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Expertise, Product Demonstrations, Menu Development, Food Service Solutions, Customer Meetings, Tastings, Recipe Development, Product Training, Food Shows, Microsoft Office Suite, Communication, Presentation Skills, Organization, Menu Costing, Foodservice Operations

Industry

Food & Beverages

Description

Description About Christ Panos Foods Christ Panos Foods is a leading independent foodservice distributor in the Greater Chicagoland area, servicing seven states and supplying restaurants, hotels, country clubs, and institutional customers. We take pride in strong customer relationships, quality products, and a true team-first culture. Position Summary Christ Panos Foods is seeking a Corporate Chef to support our Sales Team and customers through culinary expertise, product demonstrations, menu development, and food service solutions. This role will work directly with customers and internal teams to drive product usage, help grow sales, and strengthen customer relationships. Key Responsibilities Support the Sales Team with customer meetings, product presentations, tastings, and culinary demonstrations Develop recipes and menu ideas using Christ Panos Foods products Assist customers with menu development, product applications, and operational solutions Conduct product training for sales reps and customers Support food shows, sales meetings, and customer events Help with new product rollouts by creating recipes, training tools, and product usage ideas Stay current on food trends, customer needs, and industry changes Provide feedback to leadership based on customer input and market trends Benefits Competitive salary (based on experience) Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off 401(k) Schedule Full-time Monday through Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm Occasional evenings and weekends for events (as needed) Requirements Minimum 3 years of experience in a Food Distribution or Foodservice Sales environment Strong culinary background and ability to work directly with chefs and foodservice operators Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Strong communication and presentation skills Highly organized, professional, and able to manage multiple priorities Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer locations and events Preferred Qualifications Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred Experience supporting sales teams in a distributor environment strongly preferred Knowledge of menu costing and foodservice operations

Responsibilities

The Corporate Chef will support the Sales Team and customers by providing culinary expertise, conducting product demonstrations, developing menus, and offering food service solutions to drive product usage and strengthen relationships. Key duties include developing recipes, assisting customers with operational solutions, and conducting product training for internal staff and clients.