Development Chef

Stir Foods•Fullerton, CA

40d•$0 - $70,304•Onsite

About The Position

We are the WOW flavor behind some of your favorite meal experiences. We are the partner to some of the most well-known names in food, food service and retail. You will find our products on fast-casual menus, frozen meals, retail deli, meal kits and RTE bagged salads. We co-create and supply our partners with hot-cooked products including sauces, cheese sauces, soups, chilis and marinades. Our cold-processed products include dressings, sauces, spreads and batters. We are a fast-growing food organization with 2 production facilities in So Cal.

Requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft Office is needed Word, Outlook, Excel.
Must be able to manage multiple priorities and provide direction to accomplish tasks as necessary.
Strong understanding of GMP, Food Science, and Food Safety best practices.
Experience utilizing common kitchen equipment used for handling food the research and development process.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field of Food Manufacturing, Product Development field or with a Bachelors: 12 plus months of experience in Food Manufacturing, Product Development.
High School Graduate or General Education Degree: Required
associate’s degree, A.A. or A.S Required
Bachelor’s Degree (University or Technical School) related filed of study: Food Science, Culinary or related discipline.

Nice To Haves

Food handlers’ certificate and HACCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Navigate our software platforms to pull up formulas, specifications, and answer to internal emails.
Generate specific samples assigned by the Director and/or specific direct reports.
Research current consumer markets, ingredients, and technolosies to develop new product concepts.
Ability to create documentation to repeat processes, ensure safety and consistency as well as optimize products.
Create new or optimized food products on white paper concepts to present to customers based on specific requests from Director and Sales.
Carrying out process support and development, new product development, and documentation of quality attributes.
Liaising and cooperating with technical and commercial colleagues in procurement, sales, and technical services, marketing and distribution.