Culinary Scientist

Chew CPG Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k + company match

Education assistance

Flexible PTO

Employee Appreciation Programs

Immense professional growth potential

Job summary

A food and beverage innovation company seeks an experienced professional to support culinary direction and product development. The successful candidate will have a degree in Food Science and 5-10 years in the food industry. Responsibilities include participating in product development stages, ensuring quality documentation, and staying updated on food trends. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, alongside significant professional growth potential.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Hands-on experience in food formulation development is a plus.
• Ability to document and communicate research results effectively.
• Ability to balance multiple project timelines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support culinary direction and technical expertise in projects.
• Participate in all stages of product development.
• Ensure documentation accuracy of formulas and analysis.
• Ensure products align with core pillars: Delicious, Nutritious & Sustainable.
• Stay current on food trends, processes, and culinary innovations.
• Synthesize sensory evaluations of products and competitive samples.

Skills

Creativity

Project management

Food trends knowledge

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Science/Culinology/Culinary Arts

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Pilot plant equipment

Job description

Chew is a mission-driven food and beverage innovation company founded on the notion that consumers shouldn't have to choose between what tastes great, and whats good for you.

DELICIOUS. NUTRITIOUS. SUSTAINABLE. PROFITABLE. SCALABLE.

We are looking for a balance between creative and pragmatic - someone self-motivated and driven to explore new ways of creating mutually beneficial partnerships, someone who is team-oriented and obsessed with details done with excellence. You will possess a strong knowledge of the food industry and be on top of the latest food trends. This is an opportunity to dream big and help create food that will change the world!

We partner with major industry players who want truly disruptive and impactful innovation, and who desire our experience, flexibility, and focus. We break down barriers with a fresh perspective, deep and varied expertise, and creative problem solving to tackle challenges at every step of the go-to-market process creating products that are delicious, nutritious, sustainable, profitable, and scalable.

To do this, we surround ourselves with people who are both inspired and inspiring.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support the culinary direction within the team and provide technical expertise in assigned projects
• Play an active role in all stages of product development, from ideation to manufacturing, including design of experiment, bench top development, and supporting scale up trials
• Ensure that all formulas, development notes and analysis are well-documented and accurate
• Ensure all products in development ladder to our five core pillars, with a focus on Delicious, Nutritious, & Sustainable.
• Stay on top of food trends, manufacturing processes, and culinary innovations
• Structure, host, and synthesize sensory evaluations of products in development and competitive samples

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO CHEW

For this role, were seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

• Degree in Food Science/ Culinology®/ Culinary Arts or related field
• 5-10 years of relevant professional experience within the food and beverage industry
• Hands-on experience in development of food formulation using laboratory instrumentation, pilot plant equipment, and scale-up a plus
• Ability to balance multiple project timelines and priorities

Other skills and attributes which will contribute to success in this role:

• Demonstrated high level of creativity and personal initiative
• A natural sense of inquisitiveness and curiosity
• A positive attitude and collaborative approach to accomplish team objectives and drive key projects to completion, including a willingness to wear multiple hats and step outside of regular job duties as needed
• Ability to effectively and accurately document and communicate results of research and analysis to peers and team leadership
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lead technical teams; as developing subject matter expert in two or more of the following areas: beverage, bakery, chocolate, freezing, gastronomy, HPP etc.
• Experience in food ingredient technology including but not limited to hydrocolloids, proteins, starches, and emulsifiers preferred
• Ability to identify technical and project opportunities, and navigate complex business relationships or situations

REWARDS & BENEFITS:

• Competitive Base Salary, commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits. In addition to a TalkSpace Subscription.
• 410k + company match
• Education assistance
• Flexible PTO
• Employee Appreciation Programs
• Immense professional growth potential, working on the most innovative developments and products of your career.

Chew is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.