Our client, a leading manufacturer in the food and beverage industry, is seeking a seasoned Development Chef to join their team in Solon, OH. In this critical role, you will play a key role in the successful completion of their expansion project.

Job Title: Development Chef

Location: Solon, OH

What’s the Job?

• Share culinary expertise within NDC projects and site activities.

• Support the development of gold standards and reference targets for NDC projects in collaboration with the Sensory Product Experience team.

• Inspire and support Product Developers and Technologists in formulating and developing products according to Nestlé and external guidelines.

• Communicate effectively about product culinary characteristics, marketplace trends, and consumer-centric insights.

• Independently and proactively manage time and resources across multiple projects, ensuring excellent organizational and planning execution.

• Apply culinary knowledge passionately to product development, driving business results through discovery projects, pipeline, and launches.

• Exhibit curiosity, creativity, and prototyping skills to pitch new ideas and concepts.

• Foster strong collaboration and networking, promoting cross-functional relationship networks.

• Understand American taste preferences and flavor/cuisine trends, integrating this knowledge into product development.

• Coach, train, and mentor product developers and scientists in culinary techniques and applications.

What’s Needed?

• Minimum of 5 years of professional kitchen experience, with relevant professional certifications.

• Mastery of professional culinary techniques, including logistics/planning, recipe and process documentation, preparation, consistency, and presentation.

• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) with the ability to provide clear and concise explanations of culinary characteristics and trends.

• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.

• Demonstrated passion for applying culinary knowledge to product development.

• Strong self-directed curiosity and creativity, with excellent prototyping and idea-pitching skills.

• Excellent collaboration, networking, and information-gathering skills, with the ability to drive and promote cross-functional relationships.

• Deep understanding of American taste preferences and current flavor/cuisine trends.

• Proven ability to coach, train, and mentor product developers and scientists in culinary areas.

What’s in it for me?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k with Match

• Weekly pay with direct deposit

• Holiday Pay

• Referral Rewards

• Monthly Recognition Programs

• Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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