Senior Culinary R&D Leader – New Product Innovation

Furmano's

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

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Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee assistance

Flexible spending

On-site nurse

Scholarship program

Corporate Chaplain

Dependent scholarship

Job summary

Furmano Foods seeks a Corporate Chef to lead our new product development and food science initiatives. You will guide cross-functional teams from concept through commercialization, shaping strategic R&D directions for Foodservice and Retail products.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in product development or culinary research, a BS or advanced degree in Culinary Arts or Food Science, and strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. Travel about 25% is required.

Qualifications

BS or advanced degree in Culinary Arts or Food Science.
8+ years in product development or culinary research.
Experience in food manufacturing and knowledge of regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Lead the New Product Development group from concept to commercialization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, R&D, Production, Operations, Quality).
Develop and maintain detailed product specifications, formulations, and process documentation.
Conduct sensory evaluations and consumer testing to assess product quality and acceptability.
Manage co-pack relationships and third-party manufacturing as needed.