Culinary R&D & Scale-Up 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

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.