Top 121 Chef Jobs in Independence, Mo

Executive R&D Chef
JINC Professional Recruiting —Kansas City, KS
- From $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Math
- Computer skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Quality R&D Chef, Manufacturing
SPICIN FOODS INC —Kansas City, KS
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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10d
Executive Chef
Milkweed Creative LLC/Breakfast Wine LLC —Kansas City, MO
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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7d
Sous Chef
ISS —Kansas City, MO
- $35.07 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Team management
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Sous Chef Driver
ISS —Kansas City, MO
- $30.07 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Team management
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Sous Chef
Stonebreaker Hotel —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Hotel
Executive Chef
Stonebreaker Hotel —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Hotel
1680 Pizza Chef
Domino's Franchise —Independence, MO
- Part-time
- Office
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- 16+ years old
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Director of Culinary Services
Solstice at Lee's Summit —Lee's Summit, MO
- $30 an hour
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Organizational skills
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
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13d
Culinary Director 9am-5pm $32-41.25 (Full Time)
The Barrymore Senior Living —Kansas City, MO
- $32.00 - $41.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- 18 years or older
- Cooking
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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3d
Chef
Moonlight Sushi Bar & Grill —Kansas City, MO
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule
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5d
Restaurant Chef (For our New Lee's Summit Location!)
Q39 BBQ Restaurant —Lees Summit, MO
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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1627 Pizza Chef
Domino's Franchise —Independence, MO
- Part-time
- Office
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- 16+ years old
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Chef
Hilton Garden Inn Independence MO —Independence, MO
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Hotel
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef
Q39 BBQ Restaurant —Kansas City, MO
- $62,000 - $72,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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Executive Chef
Great Wolf Lodge —Kansas City, KS
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Merchandising
- Pass drug screening
- Hotel
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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5d
Executive Chef - Kansas City, MO
Canteen —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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KITCHEN MANAGER & CHEF
The Rabbit hOle —North Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Executive Chef - Hotel Savoy
Hotel Savoy —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Word processing
- Merchandising
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chef de Cuisine
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City —Kansas City, MO
- $54,000 - $94,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
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Executive R&D Chef

JINC Professional Recruiting
Kansas City, KS

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Job Details

Full-time
From $50,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
On-the-job training
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Cost management
Food production
Recipe development
Food processing plant experience
Cost control
Computer skills
Experience in a research and development laboratory environment
Manufacturing
Menu costing
Research & development
Manufacturing company experience

Full Job Description

About Us

We’re a fast‑moving, fitness‑focused frozen meal brand dedicated to helping busy people hit their macros without thinking twice. We innovate fast, move fast, and launch fast, so if you love creating bold flavors, have a great palate, and enjoy the challenge of rapid innovation, this role is for you.

About the Role

We’re hiring a hands‑on, detail‑driven R&D Chef / Product Developer to help us create 3–5 new frozen meals every week. R+D is the heart of our business, and this role requires exceptional culinary creativity, the ability to hit nutrition targets, the knowledge to scale smoothly into production, and the adaptability to maintain target costs.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop high‑protein frozen meals that align with brand standards and macro targets

· Create accurate Recipes, Ingredient Lists, BOMs, and Product Cards

· Maintain accurate Recipe and Ingredient information

· Perform costing analysis to ensure products meet margin requirements

· Work closely with Production to understand processes, equipment, and scaling needs. This will allow you to translate kitchen concepts into production‑ready formulas!

· Act as a hub for cross‑functional teams (Production, Procurement, Marketing, and QA)

· Assist in the collection and testing of Quality Assurance samples

· Stay current on food trends, flavor profiles, and competitive products

Key Skills

· Experience with R&D in a food manufacturing environment is required; frozen food experience is a major plus

· Strong communication and documentation skills

· Excellent mathematical understanding for recipe scaling and costing

· Ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy

· Must have extensive experience with Recipe Development software, BOM creation

· Experience creating nutrition panels and FDA CFR‑compliant ingredient statements strongly preferred

· A growth‑driven mindset. Our company is fast-scaling and we want people who are ready to grow with us

· Bonus: Food photography experience may qualify for a salary increase

Benefits

· Competitive pay and benefits

· On-the-job training with a dynamic, energetic team

· Flexible Hours

· Opportunities to shape a rapidly expanding product line

· Growth opportunities within the company

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Shift:

Day shift
Morning shift

Application Question(s):

What recipe management softwares have you use?
How comfortable are you using recipe management/BOM softwares to scale recipes up or down?

Experience:

Recipe Development Software: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Kansas City, KS 66115 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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