Culinary R&D Specialist
Summary
Supports culinary R&D by preparing samples, maintaining kitchen spaces, and assisting chefs in a food manufacturing facility.
JOB SUMMARY
The Culinary R&D Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting research and development chefs in creating innovative products. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized Culinary Center, ensuring development workstations are equipped with necessary tools and materials, preparing R&D samples for shipment, and providing culinary support by preparing and cooking customer samples. Additionally, this role serves as an ambassador for "Honoring Food".
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute sample recipes from start to finish with minimal supervision.
- Assist with special functions within the scope of R&D, whether on-site or off-site.
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the Culinary Center, including kitchen, pantry, cooler, and freezer spaces.
- Ensure optimal stock levels of ingredients through proper rotation, labeling, and storage.
- Requisition and record the usage of raw materials and ingredients as required.
- Set up kitchen equipment each morning, gather recipes, and procure necessary raw materials.
- Supply the culinary team with clean and sanitized equipment and raw materials throughout the day.
- Assist with cooking and/or batching recipes under supervision.
- Manage inventory and record-keeping for all development samples.
- Package, label, and ship development samples as needed.
- Coordinate product orders and arrange soup tastings for clients.
- Provide assistance to chefs during internal taste panels and customer visits as necessary.
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Work under close supervision with limited decision-making authority.
- Indirectly interact with customers on matters of minor impact on revenue.
- Make indirect contributions to revenue-generating efforts at a moderate level.
- Decisions or actions have a limited impact on the business, typically within the department.
- Errors are typically detected through routine verification/review but may result in some workflow disruption or repetition of work.
- Not responsible for influencing the decisions or actions of others.