Flavor Innovation Lead - Sweet & Dairy Applications

CPS Inc; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Available

Job summary

A food and flavor innovation company is seeking a Culinary Manager to lead its Applications team, guiding product development and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in sweet and dairy applications, strong team leadership skills, and a background in culinary arts or food science. Responsibilities include mentoring teams, developing prototypes, and engaging directly with customers to create innovative flavor solutions. A salary range of $125,000 to $140,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in sweet and/or dairy product development.
• Strong expertise in confectionery, bakery, and dairy flavor applications.
• Skilled in sensory analysis and consumer testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer development sessions and rapid prototyping initiatives.
• Oversee and mentor a team of technologists and research chefs.
• Guide flavor selection and application strategies across sweet and dairy products.
• Develop prototypes and application samples for presentations.
• Conduct testing to evaluate flavor performance and stability.

Skills

Product development

Team leadership

Flavor application

Customer relationship management

Sensory analysis

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Science, or Nutrition

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A food and flavor innovation company is seeking a Culinary Manager to lead its Applications team, guiding product development and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in sweet and dairy applications, strong team leadership skills, and a background in culinary arts or food science. Responsibilities include mentoring teams, developing prototypes, and engaging directly with customers to create innovative flavor solutions. A salary range of $125,000 to $140,000 is offered.