BENEO in Tienen is part of Südzucker Group, the largest sugar producer in Europe. BENEO, specialized in the development and production of high-quality nutritional ingredients for both food and feed offering its solutions in over 75 countries. You can find BENEO ingredients in all kinds of applications: from beverages to baby food, from dairy to bakery, from confectionary to cereals and from soup to sauces and in animal nutrition. In this way BENEO can effectively contribute to healthier food products. The BENEO-Technology Center supports partners and customers with the use of BENEO ingredients. For BENEOs Technology Center in Tienen we are looking for an enthusiastic: Culinary ExpertCreative Travelling Chef

Key Responsibilities• Meet with customers (= food companies) to understand expectations, needs and requirements• Develop recipes or improve existing model recipes to meet customers’ needs in terms of taste and texture in coordination with the food technologist• Adding a culinary layer to BENEO’s model recipes and present appealing and mouth-watering food products and dishes to customers and at fairs, exhibitions and innovation days• Study and analyze the relevant recipes and gather/order all necessary ingredients• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients• Ensure compliance with all hygiene, health and safety regulations within the kitchen/application lab area

Key Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Chef or Cook• Bachelor diploma in Culinary Arts preferred• Advanced knowledge of culinary, cooking, baking and pastry including chocolate techniques• Advanced knowledge of ingredients, flavors and spices• Team player: cooperate with the food technologists• Creative and eye for detail• Able to travel frequently (on average 1-2 days a week, mainly in Europe)• Fluent in English, other languages such as Dutch, French and German are an asset Offer• An exciting international position in a growing and financially stable company which is regarded as the best in its class• You will become member of a young, fun and result oriented team• Intensive training and coaching and continuous learning opportunities• Attractive pay scheme and other benefits