For the R&D and Innovation Chef:New Product Development: Lead the ideation, conceptualization, and development of new food products, ensuring alignment with consumer preferences, market trends, and brand strategy. Recipe Formulation: Develop and refine recipes, considering factors such as ingredient sourcing, cost optimization, flavor profiles, and nutritional standards. Culinary Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging food trends, culinary techniques, and ingredient innovations to inspire and info... more details
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Leadership Opportunity
About Our Client
My client is a leading food manufacturer in their space. They are known globally for their successful and flavorful products.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities For the R&D and Innovation Chef:
New Product Development: Lead the ideation, conceptualization, and development of new food products, ensuring alignment with consumer preferences, market trends, and brand strategy.
Recipe Formulation: Develop and refine recipes, considering factors such as ingredient sourcing, cost optimization, flavor profiles, and nutritional standards.
Culinary Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging food trends, culinary techniques, and ingredient innovations to inspire and inform new product development initiatives.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, operations, and quality assurance to ensure successful commercialization of new products.
Quality Assurance: Conduct sensory evaluations and product testing to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to regulatory standards.
Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to timelines, budgets, and milestones.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of recipes, formulations, and project-related documentation.
Supplier Relationships: Collaborate with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients and evaluate new ingredient options.
Cost Management: Optimize product formulations to meet target cost objectives without compromising quality or taste.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and product enhancement through ongoing evaluation and feedback.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Qualifications for the Research and Development Lead for the food manufacturing company are:
Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Food Technology, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Proven experience as a Chef or Culinary R&D Specialist within the food manufacturing industry.
Strong culinary skills and a passion for food innovation.
Knowledge of food science, ingredient functionality, and manufacturing processes.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and recipe management software.
Not for New York City Applicants.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
What's on Offer
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