Research & Development (R&D) Chef
Our client, a prominent leader in the food manufacturing sector, is seeking an experienced R&D Chef to join their team. This role involves developing and refining food and beverage products, enhancing existing recipes, and supporting the scaling of production processes. The ideal candidate will have a solid culinary background, experience in food manufacturing, and a strong understanding of flavor development and recipe creation.
This Role Offers:
- Competitive base salary and great benefits package - medical, dental, 401(k), and more!
- Tuition Reimbursement to help you grow professionally.
- Generous PTO package along with paid holidays to relax and recharge.
- Collaborative and positive company culture that values teamwork, creativity, and employee growth and well-being.
Focus:
- Develop, test, and refine recipes, starting with basic bases and adjusting for desired flavor, texture, and presentation.
- Experiment with different flavor profiles and ingredients to create new products or improve existing ones.
- Work closely with production, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to ensure recipes are scalable and meet quality standards.
- Contribute to the optimization of manufacturing processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure all new products adhere to food safety, health, and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, HACCP).
- Conduct sensory evaluations and tasting panels to refine recipes and meet customer expectations.
- Scale recipes from the kitchen environment to large-scale production, maintaining quality and consistency.
- Travel as needed for product development, testing, and cross-functional collaboration.
Skill Set:
- 2-3 years of experience in a culinary field or kitchen environment, with a focus on recipe development and flavor profiling.
- At least 1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing or product development, with an understanding of scaling recipes for production.
- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredient functionality, and food science principles.
- Ability to adjust recipes on the fly to optimize flavor, texture, and overall quality.
- Familiarity with food safety standards (e.g., FDA, HACCP).
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills to work across departments.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Willingness to travel as needed for product development and testing.
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience is preferred but not required.
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