Vice President of Culinary – Lead Innovation in Prepared Meals! 

 

Are you a culinary leader driven by purpose, precision, and people? Join our team as Vice President of Culinary and play a critical role in shaping the future of our Prepared Meals division. At the intersection of creativity and operational excellence, your expertise will help deliver meals that are as delicious as they are efficient—supporting clients in education, healthcare, shelters, retail, and beyond. 

 

What You’ll Do: 

Lead the development, industrialization, and execution of innovative recipes across all sectors served by the Prepared Meals division 

Oversee culinary operations, guiding teams from ideation through production with detailed recipes, training, and process controls 

Collaborate with Procurement, QA, and Finance to manage Bill of Materials (BOMs), yields, ingredient sourcing, and cost control 

Create comprehensive training programs for culinary staff and equipment operators to ensure consistent execution and food safety 

Establish and refine QA testing procedures in partnership with FSQA to uphold taste, appearance, and texture standards 

Optimize the use of kitchen and production equipment, aligning capabilities with recipe and volume demands 

Develop client-ready meal catalogs, plating instructions, and gold-standard presentations for scalable production 

Continuously monitor, test, and improve existing recipes for efficiency, quality, and nutritional value 

We’re Looking For: 

10+ years in culinary production or food manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a leadership role  Culinary degree with certification in Culinary Arts (CEC preferred)  Deep understanding of industrial kitchen and production equipment, MRP systems, and BOM management  Proven success in recipe development, cost control, and team training  Experience with USDA or other regulatory bodies (preferred)  Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus; plating documentation in both languages required  A leader who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and empowering teams to succeed 

Why Join Us? 

Competitive executive salary  Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance  Paid Time Off  401K with company match  The opportunity to lead with creativity and purpose in a high-impact, mission-driven environment  A culture built on excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation in meal production 

About Us: 

At Whitsons, food is more than a product—it’s a promise of care, consistency, and quality. As our Vice President of Culinary, you’ll bring that promise to life with every plate served. Join a team where your leadership fuels purpose—and your passion fuels progress. 

Apply now and help us deliver innovation and excellence— 
At Whitsons, our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™. 

Salary up to 200K