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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Research Chef
Description
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We are looking for a Research Chef to join our dynamic culinary innovation team. As a Research Chef, you will be responsible for developing, testing, and refining new food products, recipes, and menu items for a variety of clients and markets. This role bridges the gap between culinary arts and food science, requiring a passion for both creative cooking and technical precision. You will collaborate closely with food scientists, product developers, marketing teams, and suppliers to ensure that all products meet quality, safety, and flavor standards. Your work will involve researching food trends, experimenting with new ingredients and techniques, and translating culinary concepts into scalable, manufacturable products. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver with a strong culinary background, excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in food innovation. You should be comfortable working in both kitchen and laboratory environments, and be able to document your processes and results clearly. Responsibilities include conducting sensory evaluations, optimizing recipes for cost and production, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and presenting your findings to stakeholders. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of food and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
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- Collaborate with food scientists and product developers.
- Research culinary trends and emerging ingredients.
- Optimize recipes for large-scale production and cost efficiency.
- Conduct sensory evaluations and taste panels.
- Ensure all products meet food safety and quality standards.
- Document processes, formulations, and results.
- Present product concepts and findings to stakeholders.
- Source and evaluate new ingredients and suppliers.
- Support marketing and sales teams with product information.
- Troubleshoot production or formulation issues.
- Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in recipe development and food innovation.
- Strong understanding of food science principles.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Familiarity with food safety and regulatory standards.
- Creative problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in documenting and analyzing data.
- Experience with sensory evaluation techniques.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Passion for food trends and culinary innovation.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in recipe development?
- How do you approach researching new food trends?
- Describe a time you solved a technical challenge in the kitchen.
- How do you ensure food safety and quality in your work?
- What is your process for collaborating with non-culinary teams?
- Can you provide examples of products you have developed?
- How do you balance creativity with production constraints?
- What sensory evaluation methods are you familiar with?
- How do you stay updated on industry regulations?
- Describe your experience with ingredient sourcing.
- How do you document and communicate your findings?
- What motivates you to work in food innovation?
