Seasonings Developer/Research Chef
Core
Develop and optimize seasoning blends, dry mixes, coatings, marinades, sauces, and flavor delivery systems across various food categories to create finished food applications and prototypes.
Role type
Senior IC seasoning developer and research chef
Builds
Seasoning blends, dry mixes, coatings, marinades, sauces, and flavor delivery systems
Domain
Food & Beverage / Seasoning Technology
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
seasoning system formulation, culinary recipe development, bench-top development, pilot plant trials, scale-up activities, sensory evaluation, experimental design, food safety compliance, market trend analysis
Preferred skills
culinary certification, R&D corporate environment experience, advanced degree in Food Science, experience with protein-based food applications
Technologies
pilot plant equipment, sensory evaluation tools
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize seasoning blends and flavor delivery systems; Create finished food applications and prototypes; Translate customer briefs into commercially viable solutions; Conduct bench-top development, pilot plant trials, and scale-up activities; Lead customer tastings and innovation workshops; Design and execute experiments to evaluate flavor performance and stability; Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical challenges; Monitor market trends and consumer insights to drive innovation
