Head of Food Systems & Applied Food Science

Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

A leading foodservice equipment manufacturer is seeking a Director of Food Systems & Application Science to transform subjective food quality feedback into objective performance metrics. This role requires a strong foundation in food science, experience in applied food systems, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will establish measurable quality criteria, integrate technical insights with engineering, and support customer engagement through scientific credibility. Comprehensive benefits include medical insurance, generous paid time off, and a competitive salary of $132,000.00 - $198,000.00.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in applied food systems or food-focused R&D.
• Experience with commercial food equipment and QSR R&D teams.
• Ability to translate sensory outcomes into quantitative metrics.

Responsibilities

• Define measurable food performance criteria and establish protocols.
• Integrate food science with engineering through collaborations.
• Support customer engagement with scientific credibility.

Skills

Food science expertise

Quantitative analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

A leading foodservice equipment manufacturer is seeking a Director of Food Systems & Application Science to transform subjective food quality feedback into objective performance metrics. This role requires a strong foundation in food science, experience in applied food systems, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will establish measurable quality criteria, integrate technical insights with engineering, and support customer engagement through scientific credibility. Comprehensive benefits include medical insurance, generous paid time off, and a competitive salary of $132,000.00 - $198,000.00.