Culinary R&D Specialist - Sample Prep & Tastings

Kettle Cuisine; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ServSafe certification a plus

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine is seeking a Culinary R&D Specialist to support development chefs in creating innovative products. You will maintain a clean Culinary Center, stock ingredients, prepare and ship samples, and assist with cooking and batching recipes for internal and client tastings.

This role requires a strong culinary background, attention to detail, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position emphasizes hands-on product development in a manufacturing setting with a focus on

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, or equivalent experience required.
• Requires one - three years of experience.
• On-the-job training of 3-6 months.
• Must be proficient with MS Office programs, specifically Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Execute sample recipes from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Assist with special functions within the scope of R&D, whether on-site or off-site.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the Culinary Center, including kitchen, pantry, cooler, and freezer spaces.
• Ensure optimal stock levels of ingredients through proper rotation, labeling, and storage.
• Requisition and record the usage of raw materials and ingredients as required.
• Set up kitchen equipment each morning, gather recipes, and procure necessary raw materials.
• Supply the culinary team with clean and sanitized equipment and raw materials throughout the day.
• Assist with cooking and/or batching recipes under supervision.
• Manage inventory and record-keeping for all development samples.
• Package, label, and ship development samples as needed.
• Coordinate product orders and arrange soup tastings for clients.
• Provide assistance to chefs during internal taste panels and customer visits as necessary.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Kettle Cuisine is seeking a Culinary R&D Specialist to support development chefs in creating innovative products. You will maintain a clean Culinary Center, stock ingredients, prepare and ship samples, and assist with cooking and batching recipes for internal and client tastings.

This role requires a strong culinary background, attention to detail, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position emphasizes hands-on product development in a manufacturing setting with a focus on