Corporate Development Chef

Company: FreshRealm Inc.
Location: Linden
Posted on: April 17, 2024

Job Description:

Starting pay for this job is $97,520.Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies, and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.FreshRealmAt FreshRealm, we aspire to be the most optimized fresh meals solutions platform in the world. Fresh meals are our focus, and we are passionate about transforming this rapidly growing category, bringing fresh to everyone, every day, everywhere.FreshRealm develops, sources, commercializes and assembles fresh meals, including meal kits, ready-to-heat and ready-to-cook offerings. We partner with leading direct-to-consumer brands, national grocers, and top convenience, club, and food service companies to deliver the very best meals to their customers. Our customer s success is our success.If you are a growth-minded leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment at a company transforming an industry, FreshRealm is the perfect fit for you.Job OverviewWe are seeking a Corporate Development Chefwith excellent knowledge of food trends to join us in a role where you ll have the opportunity to use your creative capabilities every day. This individual will be responsible for interpreting product briefs, recipe development to set cost parameters, material sourcing, and preparation of meal samples in support of culinary/sales efforts and customer relationships.Will be heavily involved in the building of culinary relationships with both our customer and supplier base to enable continued rapid business growth. In addition, this position works with the culinary and development team to manage and maintain critical kitchen operations and coordinate functions within the kitchen facility.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop products that meet customer expectations and cost price points based on sales briefsManage culinary projects through the critical path stage gatesSelects correct design concepts and fundamental technology used for new products or improvements for existing onesMaintain kitchen operations (sanitation, maintenance, & organization)Coordinate and execute internal and external customer cuttings with associated documentationSecure and maintain inventory of ingredients used in the development processPrepare meal samples in support of sales and customer relationshipsRecipe innovation - design and create recipes within partner guidelines to excite and attract customer focus whilst maintaining FreshRealm ingredient pantry requirementsInvolvement in continuous product / process improvement and value engineering projectsPreliminary organoleptic shelf-life evaluation and data required for preliminary costingsAssist in compilation of SOPsWork with cross functional departments during the development processSupport factory operations in an advisory capacity during product launchMaintain all relevant documentation requirements for FreshRealm and customersManagement and development of junior team membersLiaise with suppliers on new ingredient requirementsOther duties as requiredQualifications for the JobSkills and RequirementsCreative individual with a passion, affinity and love of food underpinned by a strong commercial acumenThrive in a demanding manufacturing environment and be driven to see your concepts succeed in the marketplaceExcellent project management skills and a creative driveExperience in working with chilled / frozen products is essential, ideally in the ready meal sectorHigh end restaurant experience in Asian cuisine - Thai / Korean / ChineseMarket and product research, identifying range architecture and opportunitiesAnalyzing and staying current with the latest food trends, changes in market and suppliersStrong understanding of product development cycle from concept to commercialization, including cost parameters and shelf life implicationsPrevious positions with direct accountability for sanitation and inventorySanitation training and certification (Food Handlers
Card minimally required)Strong verbal and written communication skillsAnalytical and logical problem-solving abilitiesExcellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently or within a team on multiple projects at one timeSound understanding of ordering, inventoryAbility to collaborate with all levels of the organizationProficient in Google applicationsAbility to travel up to 30% of the time. Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible company representative.Ability to carry out culinary costingsSupport marketing and sales teams when requiredExperienced at presenting to retail customersKnowledge of upcoming trends and evaluation of competitor productsSupport supply chain in their search for relevant new product ingredientsSome experience in nutritional software would be preferred but not requiredBasic knowledge of food microbiologyExperience / EducationAssociates degree in a related discipline (preferred)4 years of food service experience required (high-level restaurant preferred)2 to 3 years of retail or DTC recipe development required in the chilled/frozen ready meal sectorExperience in medical meal development a plusExperience with creative, business-driven project managementExperience working with chilled products is essentialExperience with data and trend reportsExperience in report and presentation writingWhat We OfferComprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance401(k) with company match that is immediately vestedLife and ADD insuranceOpportunities for career growth with a dynamic companyTime away from workCompetenciesLearning Agility- The willingness and ability to learn from experience, and subsequently apply that learning to perform successfully under new or first-time conditionsDrive for Results- Can be counted on to deliver on what is required to advance the company;takes ownership of work from start to 100% finished work, brings others along with focusedintensityFunctional Skills- Possesses top level relevant, usable, experience and knowledge with theability to establish themself as the best performer in the industry, at their role and levelCourage- Prioritizes actions and decisions that move the company forward without hesitationaround moments of uncomfortableness; laser focused on the tasks at hand that makes anyconflict that could get in the way of that an afterthoughtThoughtful- In-charge of the room, establishes clear directions in all forms of communication,inclusive, motivates, and in service to othersBusiness Athlete- Understands and can execute on and expand Fresh Realm s competitiveedge strategies, knowledgeable about current and future industry dynamics, knows thecompetition, winnerWork Authorization:Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and/or alien authorized to work in the US on an unlimited basisFreshRealm, LLC does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of FreshRealm, LLC.Covid-19 protocols are consistent with State Regulations

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