Job Description

We are seeking a creative and technically skilled Research & Development Chef to contribute by driving innovation and quality in our food offerings.

About the Role

The Research & Development Chef will collaborate with the Director of Research and Development on innovation and product improvement, ensuring high standards in our food offerings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Research and Development on innovation and product improvement.
• Maintain thorough documentation of recipes, trials, modifications, and final specifications.
• Set up and conduct lethality validation testing for process development.
• Assist with managing plant trials to validate formulas and processes.
• Work with Operations and Quality on critical product attributes and process controls.
• Generate samples of preliminary & developed products. Take part in presentations, food tastings, customer demos.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with food safety, allergen, labeling regulations.
• Participate in sourcing and evaluating ingredients and suppliers.
• Manage inventory and upkeep of R&D lab ingredients & equipment.
• Maintain a sanitary, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Conduct additional projects and procedures assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Culinology, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent palate and creativity.
• 2 years’ experience of managing flavor system and product development in food manufacturing. Previous experience in a canning process facility is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial cooking methods and food manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergen management, regulatory requirements.
• Strong ability to communicate with others with written and verbal communication.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form or schedule form.
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks and conduct experiments and analyses. Must be able to multi-task and work independently as required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as federal and state laws, legal documents, safety rules, operating and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform advanced calculations and formulas.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word and PDF files.
• Comfortable working in kitchens, labs, test kitchens, scaling up operations and equipment operating.
• The position requires close and distance visual acuity to operate machinery, read instructions, inspect work, and detect safety concerns, frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the shift.
• The employee will at times be required to move, transport, and position materials weighing up to 50 lbs. The employee will at times and capable of working in an environment with exposure to temperature changes, wet and/or humid conditions, loud noise. The employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a canning process facility.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in food manufacturing.

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

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