Development Chef

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

At Albert Bartlett, we have been at the forefront of the potato industry since 1948, known for our commitment to quality and innovation. As we continue to expand our portfolio of fresh, chilled, and frozen products, we are seeking a talented and creative Development Chef to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your culinary expertise to create inspiring new dishes and contribute to the development of innovative potato-based products.

As a Development Chef, you will collaborate with our product development team and work closely with marketing to bring new culinary concepts to life. Your role will allow you to experiment with flavors, textures, and presentation, ensuring that our offerings meet the tastes and preferences of our customers while adhering to our high standards of quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop new recipes and product prototypes that align with market trends and customer preferences.
• Conduct taste-testing sessions with internal teams and external partners to gather feedback and refine recipes.
• Work closely with the production team to ensure feasibility and scalability of new product formulations.
• Provide culinary training and support to production staff to ensure proper execution of new recipes.
• Stay updated on industry trends, advancements in food technology, and flavor innovations.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and product descriptions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations in all culinary activities.

• Restaurant experience with evidence of moving through the ranks before gaining Product Development experience with UK Retailers and FMCG Businesses.
• A broad and deep culinary understanding and cuisine knowledge
• Passionate about food
• Creative and skilled at interpreting ideas (verbal or visual) into products
• Creative mind-set.
• Strong & effective knowledgeable communicator & presenter.
• Organised & can manage own workload effectively.
• Capable of completing recipe documentation accurately, with good attention to detail.
• Good computer literacy, in particular Excel & PowerPoint
• Food Hygiene Level 2