Frozen Foods Product Developer — On the Plant Floor

Request Foods; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Request Foods seeks a Product Developer in Holland, MI to drive the evolution of our frozen soups and entrées. You will leverage culinary science to bring new products to market, while keeping existing offerings competitive.

You will work closely with Sales, Purchasing, and Operations, and with customers, to scale concepts from test kitchen to full production, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in culinary arts and/or food science.
• Minimum of 3 years of related culinary experience, preferably in frozen food manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; knowledge of Optiva and Claricom is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and commercialize new frozen soups and entrées, keeping products competitive.
• Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, and Operations, and work with customers to scale from test kitchen to production.
• Serve as a liaison between Product Development and Manufacturing departments.
• Maintain bills of materials, product formulas, and batch records to support documentation.
• Determine nutritional content and ensure accurate labeling; present products at sales visits and shows.
• Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor; occasional travel may be required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or food science

Tools

Optiva

Claricom

Job description

Request Foods seeks a Product Developer in Holland, MI to drive the evolution of our frozen soups and entrées. You will leverage culinary science to bring new products to market, while keeping existing offerings competitive.

You will work closely with Sales, Purchasing, and Operations, and with customers, to scale concepts from test kitchen to full production, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.