Jr Culinary Development Chef - Vineland, NJ

Company: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Vineland
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Jr Culinary Development Chef - Vineland, NJ Position Summary: Provide innovative, state of the art, on-trend and flawlessly executed Culinary solutions to support sales growth across all categories of products around the globe Embraces a world-class mentality with high quality standards and is able to differentiate basic from high end with industry relevance. Easily qualifies product examples to intended audience Act as central translation point between idea and execution Engage foodservice Sales and Marketing leaders to leverage trends and insights that inspire creative, new menu innovations and ideas Leverage insights and trends to develop consumer-focused gold standard receipts and new product translations Help advance ADM’s reputation as a leading, credible, trusted culinary advisor Job Responsibilities: Leads and manages ideation and development of new concepts that fit customer parameters or, in the absence of known parameters, highlights the portfolio, goals and strengths of the organization Easily qualifies product examples to intended audience Determines appropriate products for customer demonstration with a strong emphasis on customer capabilities, initiatives and focuses Set high standards for product quality and can qualify relevance to customer, with a strong Culinary influence Maintains trend awareness and continually seizes opportunities for exposure to new ingredients, products, cuisines and preparation methods Ensures alignment of products demonstrated to customer expectations and business goals within time and resource constraints Interfaces with ACM’s, customers, Technical teams and marketing Job Requirements: Food Science or Culinary Arts degree with Culinary development experience. Experience in foodservice segments, i.e. foodservice national accounts, menu development, manufacturing experience a plus. Capable of creating and ideating gold standard Culinary prototypes Strong formulation skills- The individual is comfortable with basic calculations, ratio scaling, fraction proportioning, percentage calculations, etc. Strong Food Science Skills – The individual is comfortable with basic food science principles, including knowledge of food chemistry and the principles of food processing Computer Skills – The individual is comfortable with computer usage, internet access, Microsoft WORD, EXCEL and Email ( or similar program) usage, along with ability to create, edit, manipulate WORD and EXCEL files as well as basic presentation development using PowerPoint or other Employees in this position working at this location are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager. Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:106946BR About ADM At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. IncludingYou Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law Benefits and Perks Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Additional benefits include: Paid time off including paid holidays. Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. Tuition assistance. Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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