Product Developer - Scaling & Commercialization

Hello Fresh; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

75% discount on meal subscriptions

Opportunity to learn and grow

Job summary

A meal delivery service is seeking a Product Developer to transition recipes from concept to commercial production. Key responsibilities include driving process improvements, optimizing recipes, and collaborating with partners. The ideal candidate has a degree in culinary arts and 2+ years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and a discount on meal subscriptions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in food R&D or large-scale restaurant operations.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong process-driven mindset with a passion for scalability.

Responsibilities

• Drive rapid iteration and process improvement.
• Scale and optimize recipes for production.
• Collaborate with co-manufacturing partners.

Skills

Culinary arts

Food manufacturing

Process improvement

Organizational skills

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Degree or diploma in culinary arts

Job description

Product Development Process Improvement Food Manufacturing Recipe Optimization Culinary Arts

We are seeking a Product Developer to facilitate the transition of recipes from concept to commercial production for Factor, our healthy, ready-to-heat meal delivery service. As a Food Manufacturing expert within the Commercialization team, you will bridge the gap between product development and kitchen operations. Your responsibilities include observing, documenting, and resolving production challenges, while also creating long-term solutions to improve quality, efficiency, and yield. You will play a key role in the weekly launches of new Factor meals, utilizing your expertise and data-driven insights to make informed decisions and improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Drive rapid iteration and process improvement by observing production, documenting challenges, and implementing solutions to improve efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• Scale and optimize recipes for production, ensuring quality standards are met. Lead ingredient organization, equipment planning, and sensory testing.
• Support quality and operational excellence by testing and validating methods, collaborating with various teams, and using data to refine processes.
• Collaborate with co-manufacturing partners to align processes with Factor standards and ensure scalability across facilities.
• Identify areas for operational and equipment optimization, conduct capacity studies, and recommend new equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in culinary arts, culinary science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in food R&D, food manufacturing, or large-scale restaurant/catering operations.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong process-driven mindset with a passion for developing scalable systems.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, autonomous problem-solving, and rapid iteration.
• Entrepreneurial, ownership-oriented, and collaborative.
• Naturally curious and innovative.
• Customer-centric.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and health benefits.
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription.
• High impact work to help feed thousands of families.
• Opportunity to learn and grow.
• Work with a supportive team.

How to Apply

Interested in this position? Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application portal.