Hybrid R&D Culinary Specialist: Sauces & Innovation

The Kraft Heinz Company; Glenview (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Wellbeing programs

401k

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Company in Glenview, IL seeks a Culinary Sr. Specialist to drive product development for sauces & condiments within our Taste Elevation Platform.

You’ll translate consumer insights into scalable concepts, collaborate with R&D, marketing, consumer experience, and CIS, and lead hands-on culinary work with a focus on flavor, texture, and feasibility. Hybrid work model with on-site collaboration at the Glenview R&D Innovation Center, travel up to 15% and a commitment to safety, quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, food science, nutrition, or a closely related field with a minimum of 2 years of progressive culinary experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a corporate CPG or food manufacturing R&D environment.
• Working knowledge of food safety principles (ServSafe).
• Experience with recipe management systems, PLM platforms, or SAP in a product development workflow.
• RCA Certified Research Chef (CRC®) or equivalent culinary R&D / product development certification, bonus.

Responsibilities

• Translates culinary concepts into scalable product opportunities, incorporating consumer insights, technical feasibility, and business considerations.
• Develops consumer-driven recipe strategies and partners with Marketing on media content, photography, and other communication needs.
• Demonstrates clear communication, attention to detail, and proactive ownership while contributing to assigned work.
• Familiarity with consumer research workstreams, including CLTs, HUTs, and focus groups.

Skills

Culinary Basics

Food Safety

Communication

Project Management

Travel 15%

Sensory Insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts/food science/nutrition

CRC Certification (bonus)

Tools

SAP

PLM platforms

Recipe management systems

Job description

Kraft Heinz Company in Glenview, IL seeks a Culinary Sr. Specialist to drive product development for sauces & condiments within our Taste Elevation Platform.

You’ll translate consumer insights into scalable concepts, collaborate with R&D, marketing, consumer experience, and CIS, and lead hands-on culinary work with a focus on flavor, texture, and feasibility. Hybrid work model with on-site collaboration at the Glenview R&D Innovation Center, travel up to 15% and a commitment to safety, quality,