Culinary Innovation & Product Development Technician

Socket.dev; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Farms is seeking a Culinary Development Technician to drive the creation, testing, and launch of new food products and culinary programs. You will translate concepts into practical culinary solutions, prepare samples, and work with project managers, clients, and suppliers in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strong culinary knowledge, food-processing familiarity, and exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects through testing to final launch.

Qualifications

• Food science background or culinary experience preferred.
• Ability to execute recipes, formulas and specifications accurately.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new food products, recipes, menu concepts, and culinary programs.
• Translate client needs into practical culinary solutions and prepare samples for evaluations.
• Plan and execute culinary testing, document results and adjust formulations as needed.
• Assist with project launch, timelines, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Maintain organized testing notes, specifications and supporting information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Food science background or culinary experience

Job description

Taylor Farms is seeking a Culinary Development Technician to drive the creation, testing, and launch of new food products and culinary programs. You will translate concepts into practical culinary solutions, prepare samples, and work with project managers, clients, and suppliers in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strong culinary knowledge, food-processing familiarity, and exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects through testing to final launch.