ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Development Food Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Dessert Holdings Inc.

R&D Food Scientist

Aurora, CO · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

R&D Food Scientist Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most ...

Eurofins Scientific

Food Scientist

Lafayette, CO

Present objective results to management A Food Scientist is well versed in all phases of the food product development cycle and can work independently to develop a new product from conception through ...

Eurofins

Food Scientist

Lafayette, CO · On-site

Present objective results to management A Food Scientist is well versed in all phases of the food product development cycle and can work independently to develop a new product from conception through ...

Pilgrim's

FOOD SCIENTIST I

Greeley, CO · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Description Food Scientist I - Product Development Purpose and Scope/General Summary: This Food Scientist I position places you within the largest global poultry company. This role is based out of ...

Pilgrim's

FOOD SCIENTIST I

Greeley, CO · On-site

Food Scientist I - Product Development Purpose and Scope/General Summary: This Food Scientist I position places you within the largest global poultry company. This role is based out of our US ...

Pilgrim's

FOOD SCIENTIST I

Greeley, CO

$80K - $90K/yr

Food Scientist I - Product Development Purpose and Scope/General Summary: This Food Scientist I position places you within the largest global poultry company. This role is based out of our US ...

jbs

FOOD SCIENTIST I

Greeley, CO · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Execute development of new products and improvement of existing products to meet customer, brand, and operations requirements as related to cost, quality, and yield. * Perform pilot product ...

Pilgrim's

FOOD SCIENTIST I

Greeley, CO

$80K - $90K/yr

Food Scientist I - Product Development Purpose and Scope/General Summary:This Food Scientist I position places you within the largest global poultry company. This role is based out of our US ...

Pilgrim's

FOOD SCIENTIST I

Greeley, CO · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Description Food Scientist I - Product Development Purpose and Scope/General Summary: This Food Scientist I position places you within the largest global poultry company. This role is based out of ...

Kelly Services

Food Scientist

Aurora, CO

$70K - $90K/yr

Providing project leadership in the development and commercialization of new products, product ... Hold a bachelor's degree in Food Science or Food Engineering, with a strong Baking Science ...

Kelly Services

Food Scientist

Aurora, CO

$70K - $90K/yr

Providing project leadership in the development and commercialization of new products, product ... Hold a bachelor's degree in Food Science or Food Engineering, with a strong Baking Science ...

Pilgrim's

FOOD SCIENTIST I

Greeley, CO · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

DescriptionFood Scientist I - Product Development Purpose and Scope/General Summary: This Food Scientist I position places you within the largest global poultry company. This role is based out of our ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsDevelopment Food JobsDevelopment Food Jobs in Colorado

Development Food information

What's the highest paying job in the food industry?

In the food industry, executive roles such as Food Service Directors, Corporate Chefs, or Food Industry Executives tend to have the highest salaries, often exceeding six figures. These positions typically require extensive experience, leadership skills, and sometimes advanced degrees or certifications. Salary levels vary based on company size, location, and responsibilities.

What jobs pay 4000 a week without a degree?

In development food or related roles, high-paying positions such as experienced food service managers, private chefs, or specialized culinary consultants can earn around $4,000 weekly, especially with extensive experience or working independently. These roles often require strong skills, industry knowledge, and sometimes certifications but may not require a formal degree.

What is the difference between Development Food vs Development Chef?

AspectDevelopment FoodDevelopment Chef
CredentialsFood safety certifications, culinary trainingProfessional culinary certifications, culinary degree
Work EnvironmentFood manufacturing, product development labsKitchen, restaurant, culinary test kitchens
Industry UsageFood companies, product development firmsRestaurants, culinary institutions, hospitality
Job FocusCreating new food products, recipes, and formulationsPreparing dishes, menu development, culinary innovation

Development Food professionals focus on creating and testing new food products and formulations within food manufacturing settings, often requiring food safety and technical certifications. Development Chefs, on the other hand, work primarily in kitchens or culinary environments, emphasizing recipe creation, menu development, and culinary artistry. While both roles involve food innovation, Development Food roles are more technical and product-oriented, whereas Development Chefs are more culinary and service-oriented.

Development Food jobs near you
Infographic showing various Development Food job openings in Colorado as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, and 44% Part Time. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution.
R&D Food Scientist

R&D Food Scientist

Dessert Holdings Inc.

Aurora, CO • On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Dessert Holdings rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

306th of 380 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

R&D Food Scientist

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments! We have an amazing opportunity to join a high-growth organization and pave the way for future career advancement.

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Food Scientist to join our team based in Aurora, CO.This Food Scientist position will ensure new items are built and launched successfully, existing items are documented accurately and act as a liaison between Culinary Team, Production, Sales, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain. The Food Scientist needs to analyze data, draw conclusions, communicate results and commercialize products. Will drive technical projects to meet business initiatives focusing on new product development, quality improvement and cost improvement.

The typical hiring range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000 annually and is based on several factors such as education, work experience, skills, certifications, location, etc. In addition to pay, Dessert Holdings offers benefits such as a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution to all eligible employees.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide project leadership in the development in conjunction with the Culinary team and commercialization of new products, product improvement, and cost savings
  • Work on multiple interdisciplinary projects, developing and implementing plans, and coordinate resources to achieve goals.
  • Design and execute experiments, analyze, and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations for specific projects.
  • Develop process specifications, ensuring training and transfer of specification knowledge to QA and Operations.
  • Research and gain thorough understanding and knowledge of emerging technologies in product and ingredient technologies.
  • Support Operations and QA to resolve ingredient, formula, process issues and manage product/process changes.
  • Provide technical support with Culinary team on product information and process capability.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams on implementing new products, new equipment or new processes.
  • Provide formula and process specifications on bench working with Culinary team and translating that to on floor processes and support to assure smooth rollouts of new products, equipment and/or processes.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the new product development process by; actively participating in and encouraging continuous improvement to enhance our win rate, reduce our costs, improve our new product scale up and expedite our speed to market
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Degree in Food Science / Food Engineering with a strong functional Baking Science background bachelor's 0 to 5 years' experience required, with strong preference for internships or co-ops with food manufacturers in lieu of prior industry experience
  • Experience with working on new products through concept, prototyping and commercialization within a manufacturing environment.
  • Recipe / Formulation and raw material knowledge / experience.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), SharePoint, ERP systems
  • Self-directed with initiative; responsible for managing own projects and ensuring all timelines are met or exceeded
  • Ability/willingness to work off hours or extended amounts of time during product scale ups.
  • Ability/willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

About Dessert Holdings
Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, bringing unparalleled dessert experiences to both retail and foodservice customers. The company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne's Fine Desserts, and Kenny's Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine North American manufacturing facilities.

EEO Statement
Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.