Culinary Innovation Specialist - Midwest
Whitsons Culinary Group • Berkeley, IL • Posted June 10, 2026
About the Role
Culinary Innovation Specialist - Midwest
Berkeley, IL, USA
Requisition Number
16287
Location
Berkeley, IL
Job Description
Seeking : Culinary Innovation Specialist (K-12/Residential/Corporate Food Service)
Who You Are
You are not just a chef—you are:
• A problem solver who can walk into a struggling kitchen and immediately see what’s wrong• A coach who can develop people without alienating them• A doer who is just as comfortable on the line as you are training a room• A leader without ego who can influence across all levels
You likely come from:• High-volume foodservice, contract dining, or multi-unit operations• Environments where consistency, cost control, and execution matter
Minimum Qualifications• 3–5+ years in large-scale foodservice (K-12, healthcare, or institutional strongly preferred)• Proven ability to train, lead, and influence diverse teams• St...
Berkeley, IL, USA
Requisition Number
16287
Location
Berkeley, IL
Job Description
Seeking : Culinary Innovation Specialist (K-12/Residential/Corporate Food Service)
Who You Are
You are not just a chef—you are:
• A problem solver who can walk into a struggling kitchen and immediately see what’s wrong• A coach who can develop people without alienating them• A doer who is just as comfortable on the line as you are training a room• A leader without ego who can influence across all levels
You likely come from:• High-volume foodservice, contract dining, or multi-unit operations• Environments where consistency, cost control, and execution matter
Minimum Qualifications• 3–5+ years in large-scale foodservice (K-12, healthcare, or institutional strongly preferred)• Proven ability to train, lead, and influence diverse teams• St...