Research & Development Chef

Crumbl•Provo, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Research & Development, the R&D Chef will execute daily tasks meant to elevate current recipes or bring new concepts to life, as well as any projects needed to uphold Crumbl’s efforts to produce the best desserts in the World. This role involves the ability to hear a new idea or receive a brief of a concept and execute the project to create an accurate recipe. The R&D Chef is responsible for helping the Director of Research & Development with special projects, which will require knowledge and execution of both baking cookie and dessert recipes. The role requires executing recipes that adhere to the Crumbl Standards and are based on the priority of the dessert Calendar as directed by R&D leaders. Documentation and note-taking of all developments, projects, and recipes are crucial for reporting to the manager of Research & Development, Director of R&D, and other leaders. The R&D Chef will assist the testing team and product management team to ensure quality execution of dessert recipes for assessment and testing. This position requires the ability to simultaneously follow a recipe and be organized with notes on changes, as well as writing new recipes with weight, processes, and insights. Responsibilities also include cleaning, organization, and maintenance of the Test Kitchen alongside other bakers, and the ability to pivot and take constructive criticism.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years experience in a fast-paced, creative, professional culinary setting.
Comprehensive understanding of cookies/pastry is required.
Formal culinary degree/education is required.
An understanding of general food science.
Exemplary decorating skills and attention to detail when it comes to quality standards.
Utah Food Handlers Permit will be needed (company can help with the process).
Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
Highly organized and self-motivated.
Time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to create structure and prioritize work.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented culture.
Flexible and adaptable; able to work and thrive in ambiguity.
Team player.

Responsibilities

Execute daily tasks meant to elevate current recipes or bring new concepts to life.
Execute projects needed to uphold Crumbl’s efforts to produce the best desserts in the World.
Execute projects to create an accurate recipe based on a new idea or concept brief.
Assist the Director of Research & Development with special projects requiring knowledge and execution of baking cookie and dessert recipes.
Execute recipes that adhere to the Crumbl Standards and are based on the priority of the dessert Calendar.
Document and note all developments, projects, and recipes for reporting.
Assist testing team and product management team to ensure quality execution of dessert recipes for assessment and testing.
Simultaneously follow a recipe and be organized with notes on changes.
Write new recipes with weight, processes, and insights as recipes are being developed.
Maintain cleaning, organization, and maintenance of the Test Kitchen.
Pivot and take constructive criticism.