Process Development Technologist - 1st Shift

Kettle Cuisine, LLC.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine, LLC. in Everett, WA, is seeking a Process Development Technologist to translate culinary recipes into scalable, factory-ready batch formulations and oversee new product launches while ensuring consistent quality.

You will collaborate with Culinary, QA, and operations across shifts, support product changes, optimize processes, and maintain ERP and recipe data. Experience in food manufacturing, GMPs, and Excel are essential; bilingual a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience in the food industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Food Science or related work experience.
• Must be familiar with a variety of food technologies, practices and procedures.
• Experience working in variable temperature environments.
• Flexibility with schedule to allow for oversight of off shift production when required.
• Good understanding of food manufacturing principles, GMPs, HAACP, and government regulations.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel).
• Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Ross).
• Strong time management, data management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 40lbs.
• Comprehension, written and oral Spanish language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Culinary to develop product standard specifications within ranges of acceptability.
• Assist in translation of R&D recipes to scaled up, factory ready batch manufacturing recipes with written step by step preparation and cooking procedures.
• Assist in training production teams to ensure product and its raw materials are being prepped, cooked and handled consistently and to standard.
• Monitor preliminary batches of new recipe launches to ensure adherence to standards and quality.
• Monitor all new product launch production to ensure product, packaging and labeling integrity.
• Maintenance of product and process information within Ross ERP and Recipe Manager systems.
• Determination of accurate yield and waste information to ensure accurate costing, production planning and raw material and finished good inventory management.
• Participate in tastings working with Culinary and Quality Assurance in releasing products on hold & release, as well as panel evaluations of product prototypes, ingredients, and competitive products.
• Attend and be an active participant in weekly New Product Development meetings.
• Assist New Launch Meetings with operations, QA, Procurement & planning teams to go over data & samples needs.

Skills

Time management

Data management

Organizational skills

40 lbs lift

Spanish language skills (optional)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Food Science or related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Ross ERP

Job description

At the heart of our company is a deep passion for creating fresh, healthy, and artisan-quality food that brings people together. We honor the craft of artisan cooking, using scratch-made stocks, hand-chopped herbs, and only the highest-quality ingredients, complemented by cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver consistently safe, exceptional products on a large scale.

But it’s not just about the food. Our culture is built on principles that shape how we grow, both as individuals and as a team. One of our core values, Honoring Development, guides us to actively seek out, celebrate, and nurture one another’s talents, strengths, and interests. By fostering each other’s growth, we strengthen our relationships and capabilities, driving both personal and professional success.

We also believe in Honoring Each Other. We surround ourselves with passionate people who share our love for great food. Through mutual respect and collaboration, we create an environment where employees are empowered to thrive, building trusting, and rewarding relationships with our clients, partners, and one another.

If you’re looking for a place where your skills, passion, and ideas can flourish, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our dynamic and supportive team.

To assist the Process Development Manager in transitioning recipes from Culinary to all shifts of Production, to oversee new product launch process and to provide support in ensuring consistent product quality.

Role and Responsibilities

New Product Development

• Collaborate with Culinary to develop product standard specifications within ranges of acceptability
• Assist in translation of R&D recipes to scaled up, factory ready batch manufacturing recipes with written step by step preparation and cooking procedures
• Assist in training production teams to ensure product and its raw materials are being prepped, cooked and handled consistently and to standard
• Monitor preliminary batches of new recipe launches to ensure adherence to standards and quality
• Monitor all new product launch production to ensure product, packaging and labeling integrity
• Maintenance of product and process information within Ross ERP and Recipe Manager systems
• Determination of accurate yield and waste information to ensure accurate costing, production planning and raw material and finished good inventory management.
• Participate in tastings working with Culinary and Quality Assurance in releasing products on hold & release, as well as panel evaluations of product prototypes, ingredients, and competitive products.
• Attend and be an active participant in weekly New Product Development meetings
• Assist New Launch Meetings with operations, QA, Procurement & planning teams to go over data & samples needs.

Change Management

• Support the cross functional team with proposed product changes through trials and updating systems as needed
• Assist Culinary in the evaluation of proposed new ingredients

Optimization

• Support process team in all Product & Process Optimization projects
• Work with cross functional teams to ensure all projects are approved by each department
• Work with sales, process, & QA teams to investigate customer complaints & provide feedback for the customer.
• Perform testing on the products as needed and provide solutions for recurring issues.
• Create Gold standard photo standards

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience in the food industry
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Food Science or related work experience
• Must be familiar with a variety of food technologies, practices and procedures
• Experience working in variable temperature environments
• Flexibility with schedule to allow for oversight of off shift production when required.
• Good understanding of food manufacturing principles, GMPs, HAACP, and government regulations.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel)
• Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Ross)
• Strong time management, data management, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to lift 40lbs.
• Comprehension, written and oral Spanish language skills a plus.

Required Attributes

• Passion for food and high quality
• Customer-Centric thinker
• Obsessive attention to detail
• Creative problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Pay Range for Process Development Technologist

The Process Development Technologist base pay range $33.00 - $37.00/hourly. The listed salary range represents Kettle Cuisine’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the Everett, WA location only. Ranges will be reviewed on a regular basis. An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. The Process Development Technologist position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Kettle Cuisine and all its legal entities comply with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kettle Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Kettle Cuisine are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Kettle Cuisine will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Core Values

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.