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Research Chef

Research Chef

PowerwellKalamazoo, MI, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Powerwell is a leading recruitment firm helping our clients discover top talent. We’re recruiting for a Taste & Sensory Scientist II / Research Chef.

About Our Client :

Our client’s purpose is unlocking the potential of people, nature, and science to nourish the world. We consistently incorporate social and environmental impact into decision making given its importance to the success and profitability to our business. Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment by embracing the wisdom and strengths that diversity brings.

Job Summary :

We’re seeking a creative Research Chef to join our client’s Taste & Sensory Innovation team. This role is dedicated to driving innovation and delivering exceptional flavor solutions for our customers by combining culinary expertise with scientific knowledge. The Research Chef will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Sales, and Regulatory, to design and develop savory flavors that align with market trends and customer expectations.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

  • Lead the development and application of innovative flavor products, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends. You will also provide culinary and technical expertise to support the formulation and optimization of our products, enhancing their sensory appeal and functionality.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and customers to create customized product prototypes that showcase the benefits of our client’s flavor products in real-world applications.
  • Serve as a key culinary resource for customer presentations, product demonstrations, and technical training sessions.
  • Maintain a robust understanding of ingredient functionality and stay informed of emerging trends in the food and beverage industry and apply insights into product development.

Required Education / Experience :

  • A culinary degree, culinology degree, or equivalent background and experience.
  • Minimum of three to five years of experience in a research chef role, or a combination of education and experience
  • Proven expertise in flavor creation, formulation, and sensory evaluation.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  • Desired Education / Experience :

  • Equipment Operation :
  • Standard and Advanced laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
  • Lab scale grinding and extraction equipment.
  • Physical Requirements :
  • Working with liquids, dry powders, solvents, gases, and reagents in a chemistry lab environment.
  • Lab bench work will involve basic motions of bending, leaning, lifting, twisting and turning with the need to lift 4 oz to 10 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 25 pounds on an infrequent basis.
  • Lab work will involve standing and walking between lab benches and rooms between four to eight hours / day.
  • Travel :
  • 15%
  • This job description is not intended to cover every detail or every aspect of the job identified. Other duties may and will be assigned based upon the workload and needs of the department. Our client is committed to providing safe food to its customers. This position requires completing annual food safety training. Food safety training is conducted through our client’s electronic training program and on-the-job training in each department.

    Benefit Information :

  • Benefits are effective Day 1 of employment.
  • Blue Cross Blue Sheild of MI, Delta Dental & VSP Vision
  • 5% direct contribution to 401(k) by our client.
  • 128 hours of PTO / 10 Federal Holidays / 4 hours volunteer time.
  • Eligible for 10% Administrative Bonus based on company performance annually.
  • Paid weekly.
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