Culinary Innovation Specialist

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Mission Barns Full time
Culinary Development Chef

Mission Barns is a pioneering food technology company that's scaling up and optimizing its process to provide sustainable, safe, and humane meat products to the world. We're a venture-backed startup with decades of experience in cell biology, tissue engineering, media development, food science, bioreactor design, and more.

Responsibilities
  • Prioritize workflow to accommodate events, tastings, and product demonstrations.
  • Organize a workstation to work efficiently, cleanly, and in a manner reflective of Mission Barns Standards.
  • Fulfill deadlines in accordance with your direct supervisor's instruction.
  • Note taking and meticulous documentation.
  • Liaise with vendors and distributors to replenish ingredients or source new material.
  • Participate in product demonstrations, in-house tastings, focus groups, and sensory panels.
  • Research and/or understand consumer trends.
  • Translate challenges/trends into actionable culinary application.
  • Offer extensive culinary skills for development projects.
  • Lead culinary development projects (i.e. recipe development, culinary presentations).
  • Replicate current formulas.
  • Maintain inventory of both in-house supplies and bench-top prototypes.
  • Coordinate with other team members in efforts relating to accomplishing directives.
  • Able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
  • Multitask different projects while maintaining a high standard.
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to meet these requirements with or without accommodations.
  • Ability to stand on your feet for up to 10 hours with legally required breaks, where applicable.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
  • Ability to follow basic verbal directions as instructed by applicable supervisors and team members.
  • Ability to operate heavy machinery in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to handle fluctuation in temperature associated with ovens, cooling environments, or sterile rooms.

We're looking for a highly skilled Culinary Development Chef to join our team. If you have a passion for food science and product development, we want to hear from you.



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