About the Role
The Culinary Food Development Professional ensures the successful execution of consulting services contracts to meet project deliverables and client expectations.
Key Activities
Essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Provide informal and formal mentorship through ongoing training, guidance, and hands-on benchwork with the development team.
Provide operational and technical guidance to ensure effective product development, planning, resourcing, and prioritization to meet project objectives.
Ability to direct, lead, and teach; product development, ideation and concepting, culinary applications, food science, QA/QC, and commercialization.
Ability to research and troubleshoot challenging formulations and processes.
Assist the Product Development Manager in kitchen management and organization.
Lead task-based initiatives for the development team.
Encourage efficiency, effectiveness, and employee engagement.
Preferred Skills
Master’s degree in Food Science preferred.
Management experience preferred.
Proficient in computer programs including Excel, Word & Outlook; knowledge of SharePoint and Teams are a plus.
Education and Experience
6-10 years working in a product development lab, commercial or industrial kitchen, or food processing plant.
Culinary + Food Science, Culinology, or Food Science program graduate.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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