Product Development Chef
About The Position
The Product Development Chef is responsible for creating and refining new food products, ensuring they align with market trends and are feasible for large-scale production. The Product Development Chef plays a vital role by combining culinary creativity with practical considerations to bring new and exciting food products to market. This position requires a blend of artistic flair and analytical skills to ensure that products are not only innovative but also viable for production and distribution. This is an on-site role at our Jessup, MD facility, with a Monday through Friday schedule.
Requirements
- Possesses culinary expertise with a passion for food.
- Experienced with food science and culinary techniques.
- Previous experience in menu development, large-scale recipe formulation, and working within a commercial kitchen or manufacturing environment is required.
- Experience developing unique and appealing food products.
- Familiarity with ingredient functionality and food safety standards.
- Excellent communication and project management skills are necessary.
- Proficient with Microsoft 365, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize new food products, experiment with ingredients and techniques, to create innovative recipes that meet consumer preferences and market demands.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, procurement, quality assurance, and production, to ensure new products are not only delicious but also compliant with food safety regulations and feasible for manufacturing.
- Stay updated on emerging food trends and consumer preferences. Conduct research to identify new ingredients and culinary techniques that can enhance product offerings.
- Conduct sensory evaluations to perfect recipes. This involves tasting and adjusting recipes based on feedback from team members and other testing groups.
- Create detailed product specifications, cost analyses, and preparation instructions for each new item, ensuring consistency and quality in production.
- Establish ratios for ingredients and finalize recipes for production.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Paid time off opportunities
- Exclusive employee discounts
- Continuous learning and career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
