Corporate Chef, NPD & Food Innovation Leader

Furmano Foods, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Furmano Foods is looking for a Corporate Chef to drive new product development and food science initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in product development, showcasing a proven track record of successful food product launches.

This role demands a strategic thinker, skilled in project management and culinary techniques, who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in product development or culinary research.
• Proven track record of successful product launches.
• Strong understanding of food science principles, including ingredient functionality.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, develop, and launch new food products.
• Lead the New Product Development group to develop and track the NPD pipeline.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and consumer testing for product quality.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Food science principles

Project management

Leadership skills

Recipe development

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Product launches

Data interpretation

Education

BS or advanced degree in Culinary Arts or Food Science

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Furmano Foods is looking for a Corporate Chef to drive new product development and food science initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in product development, showcasing a proven track record of successful food product launches.

This role demands a strategic thinker, skilled in project management and culinary techniques, who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.