Corporate Executive Chef

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (“GDK”) stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio, featuring gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, along with value-added bakery products, reflects our commitment to quality and authenticity. Serving over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and marking our presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers, we continue to enrich dining experiences with the flavors of the Mediterranean.   Our Vision: Continue to be the leader in Greek, Mediterranean and inspired world cuisine. We strive to have every table or menu in the world serving up our delicious flavors.   Our Mission: To be top of mind with our customers as the preferred and trusted company of choice, by delivering mutual value, and acting with a sense of urgency.   Our Guiding Principles: Customer Centricity: Put the customer at the heart of the business, Ownership and Empathy: Act like owners, think like customers, Conscious leadership: Leading with awareness, kindness, and courage, Competitive Spirit: Playing to win.   As members of the GDK family, we seek individuals who resonate with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Your alignment with these core values enables us to maintain our legacy of excellence and innovation. We encourage you to embrace our commitment to customer satisfaction, ownership, leadership, and competitive spirit. Together, we will continue to bring the rich flavors of the Mediterranean to the world, fostering a culture of respect, growth, and shared success.   Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is seeking a Corporate Executive Chef for our  Research and Development Department in our Glendale Heights location.  As our Corporate Executive Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the organization from a culinary angle by assisting with product development, developing product concepts for customers, assisting the field sales team, and preparing meals for special occasions.   What you are going to be doing… Product Development Support Field Sales Team Support Marketing Prepare meals for special occasions. Attend and present at strategic trade shows, meetings, and seminars. Travel 30% with an average of 2-3 trips per month. Develop and conduct culinary training sessions. Develop and cultivate chef contracts and relationships within the industry. Responsible for reporting people’s safety, food safety or quality observations to their management team and/or area QA for immediate actions. What you need to have… Bachelor's degree in culinary science, culinary arts, or related field. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a culinary position with a food manufacturer. Thorough knowledge of Greek and Mediterranean Foods. Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, listening. Why work with us… At Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods, we understand that fulfilling our mission involves a blend of innovation and reverence for tradition—a challenge that demands exceptional dedication from our team. We hold high expectations, but we are equally committed to supporting our employees. This commitment is reflected in our pledge to provide a respectful work environment, fair compensation, and abundant opportunities for professional growth. Our community standards are built on the pillars of equal employment opportunities, respectful dialogue and actions, integrity, and accountability   What we offer… Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs Medical, Dental and Vision options for you and your family Safe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting Life, AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability Programs Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Contributions Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs Paid Vacations and Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP)                Target Compensation:  $100k - $115k with a 10% bonus potential.