Senior R&D Chef (all genders)

Nitcservices; Deutschland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloFresh, the world leader in meal kits, is seeking a Senior R&D Chef to join Factor's culinary team. You will conceive and refine recipes from ideation through editorial stages, driving innovation and alignment with nutritional targets, cost parameters, and production capabilities.

Reporting to the Culinary Lead, you will collaborate with Operations, Nutrition, Procurement, and Menu Planning to deliver impactful, healthy, convenient meals at scale.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive culinary experience in recipe creation and/or managing operations within a commissary, large restaurant, banquet, or catering environment.
• Strong understanding of recipe execution principles and challenges at a large, industrial scale.
• Demonstrated passion for culinary innovation, nutrition, and wellness.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment, collaborating with various departments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the weekly development of innovative new recipes, ensuring alignment with product priorities, nutritional targets, cost parameters, and production capabilities.
• Continuously enhance existing recipes by analyzing customer feedback, performance data, and market trends.
• Conduct thorough market research to inform future product development initiatives.
• Lead bench-testing and panel tastings for new recipes, refining products through iterative feedback.
• Maintain comprehensive recipe documentation with version control and iteration history.
• Partner with the Sourcing team to evaluate and approve new ingredients, focusing on quality and cost standards.
• Collaborate with Commercialization Chefs to ensure recipes are tested and optimized for large-scale production.
• Work with the kitchen production team to adapt recipes and substitutions while preserving quality.

Skills

6+ years experience

Large-scale recipe execution

Entrepreneurial mindset

Nutrition/wellness focus

Job description

Senior R&D Chef (all genders)

Company: HelloFresh

Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Who are we looking for?

• 6+ years experience creating recipes
• and/or running a commissary or large restaurant/banquet/catering
• A strong understanding of recipe execution at large scale and the ability to adapt
• Entrepreneurial mindset

Professional Overview

Are you an entrepreneurial-minded culinary innovator with a passion for nutrition and making a tangible impact on how people eat? HelloFresh, the world's leading meal-kit company, is seeking a talented Senior R&D Chef to join the dynamic culinary team of our rapidly expanding brand, Factor. Factor is revolutionizing healthy eating by delivering delicious, ready-to-heat meals directly to customers' doorsteps, catering to diverse dietary lifestyles with an ever-evolving menu. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of convenient, nutritious food and directly contribute to our mission of empowering individuals to achieve their wellness goals. As a Senior R&D Chef, you will be at the forefront of culinary development, responsible for conceiving and refining recipes from ideation through initial editorial stages. Reporting to the Culinary Lead, you will drive excitement across our customer base by continuously innovating and enhancing our menu offerings. This pivotal role demands a keen eye for flavor, a deep understanding of nutritional principles, and the ability to operate within specific cost and production targets, all while collaborating cross-functionally with teams across Operations, Nutrition, Procurement, and Menu Planning. Join a company that is growing exponentially and looking for passionate individuals eager to contribute to a groundbreaking brand. This role is perfect for a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a strong understanding of large-scale recipe execution, and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of healthy, convenient meal solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead the weekly development of innovative new recipes, ensuring alignment with Factor's product priorities, nutritional targets, cost parameters, and production capabilities.
• Continuously enhance existing recipes by meticulously analyzing customer feedback, performance data, and market trends to ensure sustained customer satisfaction and excitement.
• Conduct thorough market research, diving deep into customer data, competitor activities, and broader culinary trends to inform and inspire future product development initiatives.
• Lead bench-testing and conduct panel tastings for new recipes, meticulously refining products through iterative peer feedback and rigorous quality assessment.
• Maintain comprehensive recipe documentation within development tools, ensuring clear version control and detailed iteration history for all culinary creations.
• Partner strategically with the Sourcing team to evaluate and approve new ingredients, focusing on enhancing customer experience while adhering to stringent quality and cost standards.
• Collaborate closely with Commercialization Chefs to ensure all recipes are thoroughly tested, validated, and optimized for seamless and efficient large-scale production.
• Work proactively with the kitchen production team to adapt recipes or make necessary ingredient substitutions, always ensuring the highest quality and tastiest meals reach our customers.

Eligibility & Requirements

• 6+ years of progressive culinary experience in recipe creation, and/or managing operations within a commissary, large restaurant, banquet, or catering environment.
• A strong understanding of recipe execution principles and challenges at a large, industrial scale.
• Demonstrated passion for culinary innovation, nutrition, and wellness.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment, collaborating with various departments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.