Culinary Operations Specialist
About The Position
Edible Cuts Inc. is at the forefront of food innovation, delivering premium, scalable culinary solutions for retail and foodservice markets. We specialize in creating exceptional, high-quality food products that meet rigorous regulatory standards, align with current market trends, and delight consumers. We are hiring a Food Innovation & Product Development Assistant to join our culinary innovation team in Kenosha. If you have a passion for Food, Health, and Nutrition, and the culinary skills to bring new concepts to life, we want to meet you. This is not a typical line cook position. You will work directly with our Culinary Director to take products from the test kitchen to full-scale production. You will be the bridge between culinary creativity and manufacturing reality, ensuring every new product meets our rigorous standards for quality, taste, and safety.
Requirements
- Formal culinary training or degree, with demonstrated experience as a Sous Chef, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or entry-level R&D culinary role.
- Hands-on experience transitioning recipes from kitchen prototypes to large-scale production runs, proficiency in writing batch formulas and SOPs.
- Proven ability to manage high-volume prep schedules, organize large-scale ingredients, and develop kitchen staff.
- Detail-oriented approach to ingredient measurement, recipe documentation, and process improvement.
- Working knowledge of food safety and production protocols; proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Sheets).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally alongside Production, QA, Procurement.
Responsibilities
- Assist in recipe development, shelf-life studies, and rigorous product testing.
- Weigh, measure, and document ingredients with scientific precision.
- Research, taste, and review ingredients from all over the world.
- Help transition prototypes into mass production by generating precise SOPs and batch formulas.
- Collaborate with QA to ensure all products meet USDA, FDA, and GMP standards.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer-provided Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid Vacation, PTO, and Sick Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
