Senior Recipe Developer

Senior Recipe Developer

Requirements

• 6+ years in Food Design/Recipe Development in a corporate setting (external candidates)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Culinary degree or certification from an accredited program, Food Science background or commensurate experience a plus
• Creative mindset to quickly change and adapt to new processes and change
• Excellent time management & communication skills
• Computer skills including Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the creation and implementation of innovative recipe concepts that align with company goals and target audience preferences.
• Proactively identify emerging culinary trends and incorporate them into recipe development strategies.
• Maintain a consistent and efficient recipe development cadence to meet project deadlines and company objectives.
• Oversee and manage large-scale recipe development campaigns from conception to completion.
• Utilize online platforms and tools to meticulously document and track all aspects of the recipe development process, ensuring transparency and accessibility for team members and stakeholders.
• Uphold the highest standards of accuracy and precision in all facets of recipe development, including recipe writing, culinary guidelines, and cost management.
• Exercise critical judgment during benchtop testing (both personal and team) to guarantee that recipes not only meet the brief but also resonate with the target customer.
• Conduct thorough benchtop testing of all recipe formulas, incorporating feedback from Culinary Team panel tastings to inform data-driven decisions and recipe updates.
• Leverage consumer data and insights to inform recipe development and ensure alignment with customer preferences and market trends.
• Stay abreast of current and emerging consumer trends to anticipate and meet the evolving needs of the target audience.
• Effectively manage multiple checkpoints and deliverables for each product formula to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Lead and collaborate on culinary projects with cross-functional teams, including marketing, procurement, and operations, to achieve shared objectives.
• Utilize expertise to identify and capitalize on new product opportunities, while proactively addressing and overcoming challenges in new product design.
• Assist the Culinary Recipe Development Manager in implementing new processes, conducting tastings, developing ingredients, and fostering effective internal communications.
• Proactively seek out and embrace new opportunities that may involve calculated risks to refine and optimize existing processes.
• Remain adaptable and open to change, embracing new ideas and approaches to recipe development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development, staying informed about culinary advancements and industry best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mentoring more junior recipe developers and being a role model of excellence.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational skills with an aptitude for creativity, innovation and ability to resolve challenges.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, dealing with both internal and external customers, including cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage timelines.
• Project management skills and experience completing projects in tight timelines using good experimental design techniques and practices.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with excellent record keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of food preparation, consumer product testing, sensory testing and manufacturing operations procedures.
• Sound knowledge of food ingredients.
• Working knowledge of general mathematics and scientific weights and measures.
• Ability to solve challenges in an egoless environment.
• Support Culinary Recipe Development Manager in day-to-day operations.