R&D Chef: Pizza, Pasta & Dough Innovation

Nestlé; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé Development Center in Solon, OH seeks a culinary expert to drive pizza, pasta and dough mastership, contributing to the Nestlé Global Chef Network. The role demands high-end techniques and translating ideas into prototypes.

You will develop concepts, scale recipes, mentor teammates, and collaborate across brands while traveling 10-15%. Michelin-level standards apply; salary range $150k–$175k per year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional kitchen experience including Michelin-rated (or equivalent award-winning) high-end fine dining restaurants.
• Demonstrated craftsmanship and expertise in pizza, pasta and dough recipe design and scaling for consistency, including ingredient selection, dough fermentation techniques and preparation methods.
• Demonstrated professional culinary technique (recipe planning, preparation, and presentation) to Michelin-like standards.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation). Must explain product culinary characteristics and marketplace trends clearly.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects.
• English fluency and ability to travel 10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive culinary-inspired ideas, concepts and prototypes based on consumer trends and business opportunities.
• Develop gold-standard targets for projects from idea inception to commercialization/scale up.
• Build and leverage external networks in the culinary community.
• Identify and activate a Culinary Excellence/Culinary Education workstream within Nestlé Chef Network and R&D.
• Maintain and develop culinary skills through inspirational activities and events in the development center.
• Collaborate with the Nestlé Chef Network on creativity, problem-solving and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure kitchen and product safety, organization and planning.

Education

Michelin-level gastronomy standards understanding

Job description

Nestlé Development Center in Solon, OH seeks a culinary expert to drive pizza, pasta and dough mastership, contributing to the Nestlé Global Chef Network. The role demands high-end techniques and translating ideas into prototypes.

You will develop concepts, scale recipes, mentor teammates, and collaborate across brands while traveling 10-15%. Michelin-level standards apply; salary range $150k–$175k per year with comprehensive benefits.