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Outback Steakhouse

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Dayton, OH · On-site

Follow recipe cards with no compromise * Review daily sanitation checklists and conduct checks ... Passing grade in Assessment testing * Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule * Legal ...

Outback Steakhouse

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Niles, OH · On-site

Follow recipe cards with no compromise * Review daily sanitation checklists and conduct checks ... Passing grade in Assessment testing * Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule * Legal ...

Outback Steakhouse

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Niles, OH · On-site

Follow recipe cards with no compromise * Review daily sanitation checklists and conduct checks ... Passing grade in Assessment testing * Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule * Legal ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant recipe tester in Ohio is $23.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.08 and $25.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant recipe tester?

An Assistant Recipe Tester helps evaluate and refine recipes by measuring ingredients, following cooking procedures, and recording results. They ensure consistency, taste, and presentation meet expectations. Their role may also involve providing feedback to improve texture, flavor, and overall quality. They often work under the supervision of a head recipe developer or chef.

What does an assistant recipe tester do?

As an Assistant Recipe Tester, your day usually involves preparing and cooking recipes according to specific instructions, meticulously recording results, and providing feedback on taste, texture, presentation, and clarity of recipe directions. You’ll regularly collaborate with chefs, food scientists, and culinary editors to refine recipes and address any inconsistencies or areas for improvement. The pace can be fast, especially close to publishing deadlines or during product development sprints, and flexibility is important as recipes and tasks may vary daily. This hands-on role provides great exposure to food innovation and is ideal for those eager to grow in the culinary field.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an assistant recipe tester?

To excel as an Assistant Recipe Tester, you should possess strong culinary knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately follow recipe instructions, often supported by formal culinary education or equivalent kitchen experience. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, digital recipe management tools, and food safety certifications (such as ServSafe) are commonly required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and time management skills help you collaborate effectively with chefs, food developers, and other testers. These competencies ensure recipes are tested efficiently, results are consistently documented, and high-quality standards are maintained.

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Research and Development Technician III

Killer Brownie

Miamisburg, OH

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

THE LEAD RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN LEADS AND COORDINATES THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF KILLER BROWNIE
BAKERY PRODUCTS. THIS ROLE INCLUDES DESIGNING RESEARCH TRIALS, TESTS, AND FORMULATIONS FOR NEW
PRODUCTS, IMPROVING EXISTING PRODUCTS, AND ENSURING ALL PRODUCTS MEET THE HIGHEST QUALITY STANDARDS.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING
· Formulate and develop new product recipes, and improve existing products as needed.
· Lead initail recipe testing and formulation to align with customer requirements and Killer
Brownie standards.
· Design shelf-life studies as needed to confirm organoleptic and microbial requirements.
· Conduct rack tests and document results.
· Assist with new packaging testing.
PROCESS VALIDATION AND QUALITY
· Validate production recipes to confirm accurate quantities and ingredients.
· Confirm and document all R amp;D finished product quality check requirements prior to 1st
production runs.
· Calculate final product weights using rack test data collected from the weight checker.
· Conduct HACCP analysis for all new products prior to rack testing.
· Collaborate with the Technical Product Manager and Food Safety Manager to ensure
products meet regulatory and food safety standards.
DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING
· Maintain proficiency in ingredient statement and nutrition facts panel software.
· Collect required ingredient documentation for R amp;D and load new production ingredient
documents into NetSuite.
· Analyze test results and prepare and share summary reports.
· Manage the product development process and key deliverables at each stage.
· Must become proficient in SKU management and Label update process and software.
INGREDIENTS, COMPLIANCE, AND INVENTORY
· Source new ingredients and related documentation, including COAs, Kosher certificates,
GMO status, BE status, and RSPO documentation, in coordination with the Technical Product
Manager.
· Submit ingredients for Kosher approval.
· Serve as backup support for case label creation. TEAM SUPPORT AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT · Maintain an up-to-date project list aligned with current priorities and requirements. · Provide product training for Production. · Follow all food safety, GMP and personal safety guidelines. · Provide additional support to the R amp;D department as needed.

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