Assist all Valrhona Pastry Chefs and Guest Chefs with the preparation of their classes or events in which chefs provide technical support, training courses, and demonstrations to customers/end users. Support marketing and business development functions in a variety of ways.
MAIN FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
Kitchen Operations: Work with the Assistant Pastry Chef to manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring proper stock rotation, cleanliness, and organization of storage and the kitchen environment.
Inventory Management: Help manage product stocks and inventories, including ordering ingredients and products needed for classes and technical events.
Concept & Recipe Creation: Contribute ideas for recipes and concepts that enhance Valrhona’s product offerings under the guidance of the Pastry Chefs. Support the development and testing of new recipes to align with Valrhona’s product offerings and brand activities.
Communication Support: Collaborate with the communications department to create social media content that highlights the expertise of l’Ecole Valrhona and supports brand marketing.
Event & Class Preparation: Assist Valrhona pastry chefs and guest chefs with preparations for internal and external classes or events, ensuring all ingredients, recipes, and kitchen equipment are ready for smooth execution.
Classroom Assistance: Provide support during l’Ecole Valrhona classes, assisting teaching chefs and students as needed while maintaining brand image in photos and videos.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Enrollment in or recent graduation from a culinary or pastry program.
A strong passion for pastry, chocolate, and the art of teaching.
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to work evenings or weekends for special events if needed.
Savencia is an international, family-based and independent food group infused with strong corporate values and a vocation: “Leading the way to better food”. With more than 26,000 employees in 38 countries, Savencia develops innovative products of high quality that are mainly commercialized in Retail and Food Service.
Groupe SAVENCIA consists of two entities: SAVENCIA Fromage & Dairy, a major player in processing milk and the world’s #5 cheese manufacturer with strong brands, and SAVENCIA Gourmet, an international player in Premium Food Service, also presents in retailing and shops and specialized in sweet gastronomy / chocolate, charcuterie and seafood brands.
To know more: https://www.savencia.com/
The world over, a passion for savors and specialties.
Savencia is an international, independent family food group, with 25,900 employees worldwide and brands sold in 120 countries.
Guided by its mission "Leading the way to better food", Groupe Savencia develops innovative and high-quality products and brands for retail, food service and industry. It relies on human-sized subsidiaries deeply rooted in their local markets, as well as on shared global expertises.
Strong values, people centric approach and ambition to excellence are at the heart of the Savencia’s culture. This humanistic and entrepreneurial culture is a basis shared day by day, fostering the professional development of its employees.
With its subsidiaries and stakeholders, Savencia is committed to leading the way sustainably, to encourage healthy eating and contribute to the common good, as part of its Oxygen CSR approach.
The Group has two entities:
Savencia Fromage & Dairy, a major player in dairy processing and N°. 5 cheese manufacturer worldwide, with a diversified brands portfolio. Iconic brands like Caprice des Dieux, Elle & Vire, St Moret, Le Rustique, St Agur, Géramont or Milkana, local leaders like Burgo de Arias, Balade, Lucina, Pribinacek, Polenghi or Ilolay, and PDO brands like Papillon, Époisses Berthaut or Lescure butter.
Savencia Gourmet, an international player in chocolate and premium brands for sweet gastronomy, notably with the Valrhona, Weiss and Republica del Cacao brands, as well as La Maison du Chocolat and De Neuville stores. In France, Savencia is also present in deli and seafood with strong brands like Bordeau Chesnel, St Agaûne and Coraya.
To know more about Savencia or discover our career opportunities: visit our website savencia.com
