What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research and Development Chef position at Mom's Meals?
The Research and Development Chef will support the team with “hands on” culinary driven work to achieve project goals developed by the R&D Director. This position will provide support for formula developmental needs and production implementation both in our Ankeny R&D location and the two production facilities located in North Jackson, OH and Grinnell, IA.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to
- New product development including formulas and complete meals that include bench top gold standards, prototypes, scale ups, plant production testing, and post- production analysis
- Advise other R&D team members on considerations for successful product development and commercialization
- Meet project requirements using excellent time management skills while having the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines set by the R&D Director
- Work with team of Dietician to discover nutritional requirements and how it affects formulas and meal development.
- Participate in culinary and consumer testing of developed products to constantly improve current products
- Help provide a seamless transition between R&D and production
- Assist other departments within the company as needed with their efforts to launch new products
- Assist in keeping the R&D test kitchen clean and organized as well as maintaining an inventory of key ingredients in the test kitchen
- Participate in various special events and have the capability to travel both locally and to other company production facilities as needed to launch new products
- Cook, create, and test new ingredients, recipes formulas, and meals
- Follow all company GMP’s, SOP’s, and policies
- Assist in any and all duties assigned by the R&D directors
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or AOS degree in Culinology, Culinary Arts, or related field or an equivalent in education and experience that includes strong culinary knowledge and/or food science
- 3 years’ experience in a Research and Development kitchen (working with RTE products a plus)
- Understanding of product development, manufacturing and commercialization
- ServSafe Certificate or HACCP Certificate
- Strong kitchen working skills including sanitation and working in a clean and organized manner
- Strong knowledge of flavor profiles
- Knowledge of food product development strategies and large volume production implementation
- Ability to work independently yet maintain a team working atmosphere (self starter)
- Strong experience with Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Ability to work well with deadlines and re-prioritization as needed
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Nutritional knowledge and understanding
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamic
Physical Requirements
- Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
- Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Company Overview
Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide for over 18 years. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.
EEO
Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.
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