Fort Worth, Texas, United States · Hybrid
Employment Type: Salaried Work Arrangement: Hybrid Position Summary: The Director, Culinary Services, is a senior leadership role that will champion our Food Innovation Services, technical expertise, and commercial growt…
Skills: Culinary innovation, Product development, Team leadership, Customer relationship management, Business acumen
Birmingham, Alabama, United States · On-site
$51k–$64k/yr
Employment Type: Hourly Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: Repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment and systems in both the packaging and refinery departments. Utilizing skill set, mai…
Skills: PLC troubleshooting, AC/DC electrical troubleshooting, Mechanical repair, Pneumatic systems, Hydraulic systems
Birmingham, Alabama, United States · On-site
$45k–$55k/yr
Employment Type: Hourly Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: Under general supervision, perform a variety of laboratory tests or other laboratory work to help provide top quality and safe products that meet custome…
Skills: Laboratory testing, Quality assurance, HACCP, GMP audits, Food safety
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States · On-site
Employment Type: Hourly Work Designation: Onsite Shift: Second Position Summary: The Plant Foreman is capable of performing all warehouse positions. Primary job duty is to oversee the daily operation of shipping. Assure …
Skills: Warehouse operations, Shipping management, Forklift operation, JDE, RF Smart
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Employment Type: Hourly Shift: Various Shifts Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: Repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment and systems in both the packaging and refinery departments. Ut…
Skills: Mechanical Troubleshooting, Electrical Troubleshooting, Pneumatic Repair, Hydraulic Repair, PLC Troubleshooting
Irvine, California, United States · Remote OK
$143k–$229k/yr
Employment Type: Salaried Work Arrangement: Remote Position Summary: The Director of Customer Supply Chain Optimization partners with strategic customers to improve end-to-end supply chain performance across forecasting,…
Skills: Supply Chain Optimization, Lean Management, Data Analytics, Project Management, Cross-functional Leadership
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Employment Type: Hourly Shift: Various Shifts Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: To accurately weigh batches to enable Right the First Time (RFT) goals for processing. To meet departmental goals of average pre-we…
Skills: Batch Weighing, Measuring Devices, FIFO Rotation, SOP Compliance, Hazardous Material Handling
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Location: Chambersburg Employment Type: Salaried Shift: Day shift, however adjusted hours will be required to overlap 2nd shift employees (2 days per week) Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: Reporting to the Sen…
Skills: Full-cycle Recruiting, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, FMLA Administration
Ontario, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$129k/yr
Location: Ontario Employment Type: Salaried Shift: Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: The Sr. Sanitation Manager leads the Ventura Foods sanitation program, talent, and processes within the facility. This leader…
Skills: Sanitation Management, CIP Systems, HACCP, Food Safety, Team Leadership
Fort Worth, Texas, United States · On-site
Location: Fort Worth Employment Type: Hourly Shift: Second Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment at a standard that meets or exceeds all internal and external customer r…
Skills: Filling Equipment Operation, Packaging Equipment Operation, Mechanical Troubleshooting, HMI Operation, Preventive Maintenance
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Employment Type: Salaried Shift: First Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: The Senior Plant Engineering Manager is responsible for expertly leading all engineering and capital project activities within a manufactu…
Skills: Capital Project Management, Automation Machinery, Ammonia Refrigeration Systems, PSM/RMP Programs, CAD Drawing
Irvine, California, United States · Hybrid
$131k–$172k/yr
Employment Type: Salaried Work Arrangement: Hybrid Position Summary: The Principal Functional Analyst, Oracle Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), is responsible for the strategic direction, s…
Skills: Oracle Fusion S2P, Oracle EPM, Solution Design, Business Process Mapping, UAT Planning
Ontario, California, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$31/hr
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Skills: Mechanical Aptitude, Leadership, Communication Skills, Forklift Operation, Quality Control
Ontario, California, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$34/hr
Employment Type: Hourly Work Arrangement: Onsite Shift: Third Position Summary: Repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical equipment and systems in both the DSM, Margarine/Oil. Utilizing skill set, Support Production Ma…
Skills: Corrective Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Electrical Troubleshooting, Pump Rebuilding
Ontario, California, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$33/hr
Posting Start Date & Time: XX/XX/XX at XX:XX Posting Expiration Date & Time: XX/XX/XX at XX:XX Location: Ontario Number of Openings: [[numberOpenings]] Bracket: [[cust_BidClass]] Bracket Rate: $33.13 - Rate depends on pr…
Skills: Product Blending, Food Safety Standards, Equipment Troubleshooting, Sanitation Procedures, GMP Standards
Irvine, California, United States · Hybrid
$102k–$160k/yr
Employment Type: Salaried Work Arrangement: Remote Position Summary: The Manager of Food Safety Compliance and Culture provides proactive leadership in developing, implementing, and monitoring company's food safety cultu…
Skills: Food Safety Compliance, Internal Auditing, GFSI, FSMA, HACCP
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States · On-site
Employment Type: Salaried Shift: Second Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: The production supervisor's responsibility is to oversee the workflow at our facilities. Supervisors should have a focus on meeting produ…
Skills: Leadership, Performance management, Coaching, Production scheduling, Problem solving
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States · On-site
Employment Type: Salaried Shift: Second Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: Provide day to day supervision for all operational activities related but not limited to picking and loading of orders; receipt and unloa…
Skills: Supervision, Warehouse management, Logistics, Inventory accuracy, Safety compliance
Irvine, California, United States · Hybrid
$122k–$160k/yr
Employment Type: Salaried Work Arrangement: Hybrid Position Summary: The Staff Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating complex, cross-functional projects that impact technology systems and business op…
Skills: Project Management, IT Infrastructure, Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Management, Budget Management
Ontario, California, United States · On-site
$87k–$112k/yr
Location: Ontario Employment Type: Salaried Shift: First Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: Assume role as Ventura Foods Company Auditor, responsible for auditing VF plants for compliance to HQ and plant policie…
Skills: Auditing, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action, Quality Management Systems, HACCP
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The Director of Culinary Services leads food innovation initiatives, manages cross-functional teams, and drives commercial growth through customer-focused menu and product development. This role also oversees kitchen operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides leadership to the culinary team.
Candidates must have at least 10 years of progressive culinary experience in restaurant operations or food manufacturing, with a preference for a bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or Food Science. Strong business acumen, leadership skills, and the ability to travel up to 40% are essential for this role.
Employment Type: Salaried
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
The Director, Culinary Services, is a senior leadership role that will champion our Food Innovation Services, technical expertise, and commercial growth for Ventura Foods and its customers. Reporting directly to the VP, this position serves as a lead culinary interface between our Customers and Sales, Product Development, Customer Success, and Marketing teams. The Director will play a lead role in evolving the company’s innovation services, strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring alignment with our customers’ business objectives. The ideal candidate would combines culinary vision with business acumen to accelerate speed-to-market, inspire customers, and drive their revenue growth. This role is a "player-coach" and will provide leadership to three direct reports. This position is Hybrid based from our Fort Worth, TX. location.
Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:
Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.
Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Ventura Foods is a leading foodservice company that excels in providing food solutions that exceed customers’ expectations for great-tasting flavors and high-quality ingredients. Our products are proudly served on the menus of restaurants and shelves of major retailers across North America, and in more than 60 other countries around the world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Ventura Foods has offices in Singapore, Canada and Mexico, as well as 14 manufacturing plants, three culinary centers and numerous distribution facilities. We boast a portfolio of beloved brands including LouAna® Cooking Oil, as well as high-quality foodservice brands like Hidden Valley® Ranch, Mel-Fry®, SunGlow® and Sauce Craft™. We also make custom products that enable restaurants and chefs to create unique menus items. We take great pride in nurturing and developing our team of nearly 4,000 employees by providing purposeful work, strong team support and opportunities for personal growth. As a values-driven company, we bring world-class service and products to our customers while exhibiting Integrity, Customer Focus, Teamwork and Personal Ownership. Through it all, we remain passionate about working towards the shared mission of helping our customers delight their customers.
Offices: 17800 Laguna Canyon Rd, Irvine, California 92603, US
Ventura Foods is a leading foodservice company that excels in providing food solutions that exceed customers’ expectations for great-tasting flavors and high-quality ingredients. Our products are proudly served on the menus of restaurants and shelves of major retailers across North America, and in more than 60 other countries around the world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Ventura Foods has offices in Singapore, Canada and Mexico, as well as 14 manufacturing plants, three culinary centers and numerous distribution facilities. We boast a portfolio of beloved brands including LouAna® Cooking Oil, as well as high-quality foodservice brands like Hidden Valley® Ranch, Mel-Fry®, SunGlow® and Sauce Craft™. We also make custom products that enable restaurants and chefs to create unique menus items. We take great pride in nurturing and developing our team of nearly 4,000 employees by providing purposeful work, strong team support and opportunities for personal growth. As a values-driven company, we bring world-class service and products to our customers while exhibiting Integrity, Customer Focus, Teamwork and Personal Ownership. Through it all, we remain passionate about working towards the shared mission of helping our customers delight their customers.
Offices: 17800 Laguna Canyon Rd, Irvine, California 92603, US
