Meet Chef Michael Symon 

Kitchen Works culinary ambassador and celebrity chef Michael Symon knows a thing or two about getting the job done right. He brings bold, hardworking flavor to the Kitchen Works menu — meals that fuel teams and keep them moving.  

Bold Flavor, Works. 

You’ve seen him on “The Next Iron Chef,” “The Chew” and his very own “Symon’s Dinners.” Now the author of six award-winning cookbooks is bringing big-time flavor to the breakroom with Kitchen Works. Chef Michael Symon packs his no-nonsense meals with the fuel workers need to power through every shift. 

Real Chefs, Works.

Chef Michael Symon's bold, approachable style meets Kitchen Works' mission of making eating well easy. He brings the kind of real, satisfying food people want to eat — meals that taste great, energize long days and meet different dietary needs. The result? Food that fuels the workday without the fuss.  

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A Culinary Philosophy that Works

  • Honest Food 

    No smoke and mirrors here: Just quality ingredients handled right. That’s where real flavor comes from — and what your team deserves. 

  • Bold Flavors 

    Good food gives people something to talk about. And what’s conversation-worthy? Familiar favorites and regional flavors that delight, surprise and satisfy. 

  • Nutrition that Works 

    Real fuel is more than a full stomach. It’s the right mix of protein, grains, fruits and veggies that keep your team sharp and ready for what’s next. 
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Food That Works as Hard as Your Workforce

Chef Symon’s meals don’t mess around. They’re filling, familiar and packed with what your team needs to stay on their feet. No fluff, just food that works.  

Read Chef Symon’s latest

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    Flavor-Packed Menus 

    Chef Symon’s flavor-packed, inclusive menus give employees breaks that taste great and work even better. Because when food is this good, it makes people feel good.
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    A Partnership that Works 

    Chef Symon and Kitchen Works shake up workplace dining with bold, seasonal dishes for hardworking teams.
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    Hungry for more? 

    Kitchen Works brings fresh, filling meals straight to the jobsite. Less time wasted. More energy gained. Read on to see how Kitchen Works makes eating well easy.
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Real Food, Works

Chef Michael Symon doesn’t cut corners. He brings great ingredients, done right — no gimmicks needed. He loves big, bold flavors served in ways everyone can enjoy.  

As a chef, I want to create meals that keep people happy, that bring people together, that fuel them through the workday — all while keeping them looking forward to what they get to eat on a daily basis. 

Chef Michael SymonKitchen Works Culinary Ambassador
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    Chef Michael Symon’s Take on Functional Flavor

    In this Q&A, Chef Symon shares why functional flavor matters at work and how good food can power productivity

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    Juicy Lucy Double Cheese & Bacon Burger Recipe

    Bacon & cheese-stuffed burger with onion, pickles & zesty burger sauce on a potato roll

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    Chef Michael's Culinary Vision at Kitchen Works

    Kitchen Works is changing the way food works at work

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Chef Michael Symon’s Take on Functional Flavor

In this Q&A, Chef Symon shares why functional flavor matters at work and how good food can power productivity

Read more

Bacon & cheese-stuffed burger with onion, pickles & zesty burger sauce on a potato roll

Kitchen Works is changing the way food works at work