Culinary R&D Specialist

The Culinary R&D Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting research and development chefs in creating innovative products.

include maintaining a clean and organized Culinary Center, ensuring development workstations are equipped with necessary tools and materials, preparing R&D samples for shipment, and providing culinary support by preparing and cooking customer samples.

Additionally, this role serves as an ambassador for "Honoring Food".

• Execute sample recipes from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Assist with special functions within the scope of R&D, whether on-site or off-site.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the Culinary Center, including kitchen, pantry, cooler, and freezer spaces.
• Ensure optimal stock levels of ingredients through proper rotation, labeling, and storage.
• Requisition and record the usage of raw materials and ingredients as required.
• Set up kitchen equipment each morning, gather recipes, and procure necessary raw materials.
• Supply the culinary team with clean and sanitized equipment and raw materials throughout the day.
• Assist with cooking and/or batching recipes under supervision.
• Manage inventory and record-keeping for all development samples.
• Package, label, and ship development samples as needed.
• Coordinate product orders and arrange soup tastings for clients.
• Provide assistance to chefs during internal taste panels and customer visits as necessary.