R&D Chef: Culinary Innovation & Product Development

Taylor Farms; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick Time

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k match

Job summary

Taylor Farms in Tolleson, AZ seeks an R&D Chef with 3–6 years in CPG product development. You will provide culinary expertise across projects, lead development from ideation to manufacturing, manage timelines, and ensure cost targets are met while upholding food safety standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams under the Director of Sales and drive innovative, nutritious, and scalable products for North American markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Business, Culinary, or related field
• 3-6 years of experience in CPG product development
• Knowledge of stringent food safety standards
• Refined palate with understanding of cooking methods and world cuisines
• Collaborative skills within a cross-functional team

Responsibilities

• Manage several workstreams simultaneously
• Provide culinary expertise in assigned projects and product development
• Lead stages of product development from ideation to manufacturing
• Record tests and analytical data meticulously
• Monitor food trends and culinary innovations and share findings monthly
• Ensure project scope guard rails and formulas approved by commercialization
• Calculate ingredient costing to meet cost targets
• Lead tastings and plant trials of new products
• Manage timelines and deliverables and report to Director of Sales
• Maintain orderly, clean work area per SOP
• Supervise the Commercialization Specialist
• Report weekly work plans and timelines

Skills

Food Science

Culinary

Product development

Food safety

Cross-functional team

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS 365

SharePoint

AX

Job description

Taylor Farms in Tolleson, AZ seeks an R&D Chef with 3–6 years in CPG product development. You will provide culinary expertise across projects, lead development from ideation to manufacturing, manage timelines, and ensure cost targets are met while upholding food safety standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams under the Director of Sales and drive innovative, nutritious, and scalable products for North American markets.