We always have a place at the table for new talent, so won’t you join us? Our name, What’s Cooking?, is followed by a question mark because we are always curious and open to new ideas. So yes, we are also curious to learn more about you.
Are you just as open-minded and enterprising as we are? In that case, we look forward to getting to know you/meeting you.
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You develop and implement What's Cooking?’s sustainability strategy, translating it into concrete action plans, objectives and measurable outcomes.
You are responsible for further developing our ESG approach and ensuring that sustainability is embedded in day-to-day operations. You make it a priority for every What's Cooking? Chef and ensure it is genuinely embraced across all parts of the Group, maximising its impact.
You contribute to initiatives focused on CO₂ reduction, energy efficiency, water management, waste reduction, reuse and recycling, working closely with the various business units and functional experts.
You support a sustainable procurement and sourcing policy, with particular attention to raw materials, food waste and animal welfare.
You are responsible for sustainability reporting and continue to build expertise in areas such as CSRD, SBTi and carbon accounting. You work confidently with systems such as Tennaxia, Carbon-Alt-Delete and similar tools.
You monitor progress against sustainability targets and establish the necessary controls and KPIs to provide clear visibility of performance and results.
You bring colleagues, customers and suppliers together around our sustainability journey and foster an organisation-wide culture in which sustainability is a shared responsibility.
You act as an ambassador for What's Cooking? and represent the organisation with customers, suppliers and external networks on sustainability-related matters.
You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and take the initiative to develop and successfully deliver projects.
You stay abreast of the latest developments and legislation, translating them into innovative and practical solutions for the organisation, with a constant focus on genuine improvement, meaningful sustainability and long-term progress.
You report directly to the CFO and work closely with a range of internal stakeholders to maximise impact.
You are passionate about sustainability and eager to help build a forward-looking organisation that makes a meaningful impact.
You hold a Master's degree (optionally complemented by additional training in sustainability) and have relevant experience in sustainability and/or ESG.
You combine strategic insight with a hands-on mentality and can effortlessly translate ambitions into concrete, measurable objectives and achievable projects.
You are a strong relationship builder who can engage and inspire colleagues, customers and suppliers, bringing them along on the sustainability journey.
You are an inspiring communicator and natural storyteller, capable of presenting complex topics in a clear and compelling way to different audiences across the organisation.
You have project management experience, work in a results-driven manner and are able to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment.
You possess solid knowledge of topics such as carbon accounting, CSRD, SBTi and ESG reporting, and are comfortable working with digital tools and data platforms.
You are a true team player with strong interpersonal skills and can easily build bridges between different departments and stakeholders.
You have an excellent command of spoken and written English and French, and ideally also Dutch.
You are flexible and willing to travel regularly between our various sites.
You are down-to-earth, proactive and not afraid to take ownership and get things done yourself.
A high-impact role in which you will help shape What's Cooking?’s sustainability strategy and make a visible contribution to our future.
A diverse and challenging position within a stable, innovative and ambitious European food group with an international presence.
The opportunity to work alongside committed colleagues who are eager to share their knowledge and experience in an open and collaborative working environment.
Plenty of scope for initiative, ownership and personal development, enabling you to make the most of your expertise and ideas.
An attractive and competitive remuneration package, complemented by a range of benefits, including a company car, meal vouchers, health insurance and a pension scheme.
A warm and informal company culture where collaboration, entrepreneurship and pride in what we do are at the heart of everything, and where successes are celebrated together.
We are a colourful family of food lovers who are eager to satisfy the appetite for conscious, daily meals. Being an innovative food group, we help people serve simple and tasty meals, like lasagne, pasta, pizza, world cuisine, plant-based and regional dishes. You may already know us from Come a casa®, but we also provide food services to professionals, including hotels or restaurants.
For the past 75 years, we have looked at ways of making sustainable consumption a natural daily choice by serving simple and tasty food, prepared with attention to people and planet. We do this with our workforce of 1,650 colleagues, in our Belgian head office, our six industrial plants in Belgium, France, Poland and the UK, and our 5 sales offices.
