Product Development Chef

2 days ago

Anaheim, United States Blue Signal Search Full time

Product Development Chef


Our client, a prominent leader in the food manufacturing sector, is seeking an experienced Product Development Chef to join their team. This role involves developing and refining food and beverage products, enhancing existing recipes, and supporting the scaling of production processes. The ideal candidate will have a solid culinary background, experience in food manufacturing, and a strong understanding of flavor development and recipe creation.



This Role Offers:

  • Competitive base salary and great benefits package – medical, dental, 401(k), and more
  • Tuition Reimbursement to help you grow professionally.
  • Generous PTO package along with paid holidays to relax and recharge.
  • Collaborative and positive company culture that values teamwork, creativity, and employee growth and well-being.


Focus:

  • Develop, test, and refine recipes, starting with basic bases and adjusting for desired flavor, texture, and presentation.
  • Experiment with different flavor profiles and ingredients to create new products or improve existing ones.
  • Work closely with production, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to ensure recipes are scalable and meet quality standards.
  • Contribute to the optimization of manufacturing processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Ensure all new products adhere to food safety, health, and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, HACCP).
  • Conduct sensory evaluations and tasting panels to refine recipes and meet customer expectations.
  • Scale recipes from the kitchen environment to large-scale production, maintaining quality and consistency.
  • Travel as needed for product development, testing, and cross-functional collaboration.



Skill Set:

  • 2-3 years of experience in a culinary field or kitchen environment, with a focus on recipe development and flavor profiling.
  • At least 1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing or product development, with an understanding of scaling recipes for production.
  • Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredient functionality, and food science principles.
  • Ability to adjust recipes on the fly to optimize flavor, texture, and overall quality.
  • Familiarity with food safety standards (e.g., FDA, HACCP).
  • Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills to work across departments.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Willingness to travel as needed for product development and testing.
  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience is preferred but not required.



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