Culinary Operations Specialist

Midwest Foods; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Sick leave

Weekly schedule: Mon–Fri 6am–2:30pm

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Edible Cuts Inc. in Kenosha, WI is seeking a Food Innovation & Product Development Assistant to join our culinary innovation team.

You will support recipe development, shelf-life studies, and rigorous product testing to turn concepts into market-ready products. You will weigh and document ingredients with precision, research new ingredients, and help write batch formulas and SOPs for scale-up while ensuring USDA, FDA, and GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training or degree; experience as Sous Chef or in an entry-level R&D role.
• Experience transitioning recipes to large-scale production; ability to write batch formulas and SOPs.
• Ability to manage high-volume prep schedules and coordinate large amounts of ingredients.
• Detail-oriented with recipe documentation and process improvements.
• Knowledge of food safety and production protocols; proficient with Google Workspace.
• Strong cross-functional communication with Production, QA, and Procurement.

Responsibilities

• R&D Testing: Assist in recipe development, shelf-life studies, and rigorous product testing.
• Hands-On Innovation: Weigh, measure, and document ingredients with scientific precision.
• Ingredient Discovery: Research, taste, and review ingredients from all over the world.
• Scale-Up Success: Help transition prototypes into mass production by generating precise SOPs and batch formulas.
• Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with QA to ensure all products meet USDA, FDA, and GMP standards.

Skills

Culinary background

Production knowledge

Leadership

Documentation

Food safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Edible Cuts Kenosha - Kenosha, WI 53144

Edible Cuts Inc. is at the forefront of food innovation, delivering premium, scalable culinary solutions for retail and foodservice markets. We specialize in creating exceptional, high-quality food products that meet rigorous regulatory standards, align with current market trends, and delight consumers.

We are hiring a Food Innovation & Product Development Assistant to join our culinary innovation team in Kenosha. If you have a passion for Food, Health, and Nutrition, and the culinary skills to bring new concepts to life, we want to meet you.

Job Description:

• R&D Testing: Assist in recipe development, shelf-life studies, and rigorous product testing.
• Hands-On Innovation: Weigh, measure, and document ingredients with scientific precision.
• Ingredient Discovery: Research, taste, and review ingredients from all over the world.
• Scale-Up Success: Help transition prototypes into mass production by generating precise SOPs and batch formulas.
• Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with QA to ensure all products meet USDA, FDA, and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Culinary Background: Formal culinary training or degree, with demonstrated experience as a Sous Chef, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or entry-level R&D culinary role.
• Production Knowledge: Hands-on experience transitioning recipes from kitchen prototypes to large-scale production runs, proficiency in writing batch formulas and SOPs.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage high-volume prep schedules, organize large-scale ingredients, and develop kitchen staff.
• Precision & Documentation: Detail-oriented approach to ingredient measurement, recipe documentation, and process improvement.
• Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of food safety and production protocols; proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Sheets).
• Collaboration: Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally alongside Production, QA, Procurement.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability: Employer-provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid Time Off: Paid Vacation, PTO, and Sick Leave
• Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
• Schedule: Monday – Friday 6am – 2:30pm W/Flexibility as needed
• Benefits: 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance
• Work Location: In person