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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Product Development Chef
Description
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We are looking for a Product Development Chef to join our dynamic food innovation team. As a Product Development Chef, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and refining new food products that align with our brand’s vision and market trends. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, procurement, quality assurance, and production to ensure that new products are not only delicious and innovative but also feasible for large-scale manufacturing and compliant with food safety regulations.
Your role will involve researching emerging food trends, experimenting with ingredients and techniques, and conducting sensory evaluations to perfect recipes. You will be expected to create detailed product specifications, cost analyses, and preparation instructions for each new item. Additionally, you will participate in product presentations, customer tastings, and feedback sessions to refine offerings before launch.
A successful Product Development Chef is both creative and analytical, able to balance culinary artistry with the practical considerations of production and distribution. You should have a deep understanding of ingredient functionality, food science, and consumer preferences. Experience in menu development, large-scale recipe formulation, and working within a commercial kitchen or manufacturing environment is highly valued.
This position requires excellent communication and project management skills, as you will be coordinating with various departments to bring products from concept to shelf. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and adapting to changing priorities.
If you are passionate about food innovation, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to shape the future of our product offerings.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and test new food products from concept to launch
- Research market trends and consumer preferences
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing and production
- Create detailed recipes, product specifications, and cost analyses
- Conduct sensory evaluations and product tastings
- Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
- Present new products to stakeholders and gather feedback
- Refine products based on feedback and testing results
- Manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
- Support scale-up and commercialization processes
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as a chef or in food product development
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training
- Strong knowledge of food science and ingredient functionality
- Experience with recipe formulation and menu development
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- Attention to detail and creativity in culinary innovation
- Familiarity with food safety regulations and quality standards
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in developing new food products?
- Describe a successful product you have brought to market.
- How do you stay updated on food trends and consumer preferences?
- What is your approach to balancing creativity with production feasibility?
- How do you ensure food safety and quality in your product development?
- Describe a time you worked with a cross-functional team.
- How do you handle feedback and criticism during product development?
- What is your process for conducting sensory evaluations?
- How do you manage multiple projects with tight deadlines?
- What motivates you to innovate in the culinary field?
