Creative Development Chef: Potato Product Innovation

Albert Bartlett; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Alberta is seeking a talented Development Chef to craft innovative potato-based dishes. The successful candidate will collaborate with product development and marketing teams, ensuring all new offerings adhere to high-quality standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong culinary expertise, creativity, and communication skills. Experience in restaurant environments and knowledge of food hygiene is essential. This role offers an opportunity to experiment with tastes and present new concepts aligned with market trends.

Qualifications

• Evidence of moving through the ranks in restaurant environments.
• Broad culinary understanding and cuisine knowledge.
• Passionate about food and creative in product development.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new recipes and product prototypes.
• Conduct taste-testing sessions to gather feedback.
• Ensure scalability of new product formulations.
• Provide culinary training to production staff.
• Stay updated on industry trends and innovations.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Creativity

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading food manufacturer in Alberta is seeking a talented Development Chef to craft innovative potato-based dishes. The successful candidate will collaborate with product development and marketing teams, ensuring all new offerings adhere to high-quality standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong culinary expertise, creativity, and communication skills. Experience in restaurant environments and knowledge of food hygiene is essential. This role offers an opportunity to experiment with tastes and present new concepts aligned with market trends.