(Senior) Food Developer (m/f/d)

KoRo Handels GmbH; Berlin; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading food retail company in Berlin seeks an experienced Food Developer (m/f/d) to innovate their product portfolio. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in product development, a suitable degree, and fluency in German. Responsibilities include managing product development from concept to launch and collaborating with various teams. The role offers flexible hours, a modern office, and a supportive culture promoting food innovation.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Fitness cooperations

20% discount in online store

Team events and company parties

Modern office in Berlin

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of experience in product development within the food industry.
• Strong grasp of taste, texture, and ingredient functionality.
• Ability to evaluate and iterate on product samples.
• Effective technical communication with suppliers.

Aufgaben

• Identify trends and market opportunities to propose new product concepts.
• Develop and implement product ideas aligned with the brand vision.
• Manage the end-to-end product development process.
• Build relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Collaborate with internal teams for effective project execution.

Kenntnisse

Product development experience

Fluent in German

Cross-functional communication

Understanding of quality standards

Entrepreneurial mindset

Sensory evaluation

Ausbildung

University degree in food technology, nutrition science, or product management

Jobbeschreibung

Your tasks

As a Food Developer (m/f/d), you will play a key role in shaping and expanding KoRo’s diverse product portfolio – from initial concept to market launch. This role brings together creativity in ideas, food formulation and food processing, blending it with a strong sense of market trends and delivered through a structured project execution. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll have the opportunity to drive innovation and make a tangible impact. Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify trends, market opportunities, and gaps in the existing assortment to propose new product concepts.
• Develop and implement product ideas in line with KoRo’s overall product strategy and brand vision.
• Manage the end-to-end product development process: briefing, sampling, internal coordination, testing, launch, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Management, Legal, Operations, and Marketing to ensure smooth project execution.
• Keep up with innovations in the food industry, including new technologies, ingredients, and consumer trends.

Your profile

• You have at least 5 years of experience in product development within the food industry.
• You hold a university degree in food technology, nutrition science, product management, or a comparable field.
• You live in Berlin/the surrounding area or are willing to relocate for your new position
• You are fluent in German and communicate confidently in English, both written and spoken.
• You have a strong grasp of quality standards, sensory evaluation, and end-to-end product lifecycle processes.
• You have a refined understanding of taste, texture, and ingredient functionality and you're confident when it comes to evaluating and iterating on product samples.
• You combine an entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on mentality – you take initiative, work independently, and push projects forward with ownership and speed.
• You bring strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate technically with suppliers, and effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
• You’re passionate about food innovation, consumer trends, and creating products that truly resonate with our customers.

What you can expect from us

• Our diverse team is ready to be enriched and inspired by your ideas: help building the future of food retailing in our fast-growing start-up!
• Extensive onboardings which will prepare you for your various and challenging tasks
• Flexible working hours and home office options to ensure a good work-life balance
• A beautiful and modern office in Berlin Schöneberg, easy to reach by public transport – and we cover the costs of your monthly BVG (public transport Berlin) ticket
• Find your way (back) to the gym thanks to fitness cooperations with Urban Sports Club or FitX
• Optimal performance thanks to a modern MacBook.
• Well equipped office kitchen with fresh fruit, delicious KoRo snacks, coffee and tea
• 20 % discount in our KoRo online store
• Regular team events and joint activities as well as legendary company parties

Sounds good?

Then apply with your application documents (letter of motivation and CV) via the application form on our website. We are looking for real team members – let us know who you are and what motivates you!