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Seasonings Developer/Research Chef

Carrollton, TX · On-site

Prior working experience in an R&D corporate environment a huge plus. * Experience developing seasonings, coatings, marinades, sauces, snack seasonings, or protein-based food applications. * Advanced ...

Mo' Bettahs

Corporate Chef

Lehi, UT · On-site

Certified Research Chef (CRC) credential or comparable food science training. WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires qualified individuals to see, hear and speak (verbally and audibly). Required ...

Mobettahs

Corporate Chef

Lehi, UT

Certified Research Chef (CRC) credential or comparable food science training. WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires qualified individuals to see,hearand speak (verbally and audibly). Required to ...

Home Chef

Executive Chef, Production

Lithia Springs, GA

$65K - $90K/yr

Develop training programs and provide professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff Work with Corporate R&D chefs on ingredient and menu continuous improvement opportunities * Ensure ...

Home Chef

Executive Chef, Production

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

Develop training programs and provide professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff Work with Corporate R&D chefs on ingredient and menu continuous improvement opportunities * Ensure ...

Home Chef

Executive Chef, Production

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

Develop training programs and provide professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff Work with Corporate R&D chefs on ingredient and menu continuous improvement opportunities * Ensure ...

Roland Foods, LLC

Corporate Chef

Manhattan, NY · On-site

ABOUT THE ROLE The Corporate Chef will play a key role in supporting Roland Foods' commercial ... Serve as a culinary lead in customer-facing engagements, including R&D kitchen visits, product ...

Roland Foods, LLC

Corporate Chef

Manhattan, NY · On-site

ABOUT THE ROLE The Corporate Chef will play a key role in supporting Roland Foods' commercial ... Serve as a culinary lead in customer-facing engagements, including R&D kitchen visits, product ...

Kagome Inc.

Business Development Chef

San Carlos, CA

... Corporate Chef with delivering culinary presentations and leading working sessions at customer test kitchens and Kagome's Global Innovation Center * Work with Kagome R&D managers and scientists to ...

Material Bank

Executive Chef, Production

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

Develop training programs and provide professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff Work with Corporate R&D chefs on ingredient and menu continuous improvement opportunities * Ensure ...

Material Bank

$52K - $72K/yr

Develop training programs and provide professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff Work with Corporate R&D chefs on ingredient and menu continuous improvement opportunities * Ensure ...

KAGOME, Inc.

Business Development Chef

San Carlos, CA · On-site

$77K - $127K/yr

... Corporate Chef with delivering culinary presentations and leading working sessions at customer test kitchens and Kagome's Global Innovation Center * Work with Kagome R&D managers and scientists to ...

ParvCo

Corporate Chef

Dallas, TX

Lead pastry research, development, testing, and implementation of new products. * Lead the creation ... Chef, Corporate Pastry Chef, Pastry Director, or comparable senior pastry leadership role.

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Senior Research Chef APAC - Ninja Culinary

Needham, MA • On-site

SharkNinja
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Position Summary:

The Ninja Test Kitchen is looking for a Senior Research Chef, APAC to join our vibrant group of global chefs and food scientists. Our team takes a unique approach to product development, blending culinary arts and the science of food. The Ninja Test Kitchen shapes the product roadmap, development and story creation.

The Ninja Test Kitchen is highly collaborative, and team members are expected to contribute feedback and problem-solving ideas across all projects. Team members are expected to have a strong knowledge of the industry, to be familiar with the latest food trends, and to foster a curiosity for product development. This position will be based at our Corporate Headquarters in Needham, MA.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research and development exploration and testing on competitive products to inform product strategy/roadmap
  • Drive product strategy and roadmap decisions in partnership with cross-functional and regional leadership
  • Develop and lead exploratory test strategy to push the limits of what's possible with new product ideas to inform the product story and determine hero recipes
  • Define and own KPIs for ideal performance across new product functions, and validate prototypes to ensure KPIs are being met
  • Meticulously records testing results and shares results as needed with key stakeholders in a timely fashion
  • Develop preset programs and function recipe requirements
  • Mentor junior chefs and food scientists, providing technical guidance and helping raise the team's overall development capabilities
  • Validate recipes, and assemble all relevant material information, that highlight the product feature and benefits
  • Assists with developing and testing recipes to highlight products for demonstrations and marketing materials
  • Assists, attends and presents at internal and external events, as needed

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of related culinology/culinary/food science experience or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company
  • Degree from an accredited Culinary Arts program, or Culinology or Food Science or Nutrition; Bachelor's Degree with a focus on Marketing or Communications; or combination of education and experience
  • A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Highly-effective communication skills - both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management, including SharkNinja's executive leadership team)
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations, and influence stakeholders across functions and regions
  • A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment.  The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward
  • Comfort with standard data acquisition tools (thermometers, texture analyzer, photo capture, etc.)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Curiosity for and comfort using AI tools to accelerate research, recipe development, and workflow efficiency
  • Familiarity/experience with cuisines and culinary trends of APAC regions
  • Comfort with international hours - role will be joining calls with teams in other parts of the world that may fall early in the day or evening
  • Desired but not required: Bilingual (Japanese, Chinese, or Hindi)

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