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Crumbl

Research & Development Chef

Provo, UT

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Research & Development Chef

Research & Development Chef

Crumbl

Provo, UT

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Under the direction of the Director of Research & Development the R&D Chef will execute daily tasks meant to elevate current recipes or bring new concepts to life as well as any projects needed to uphold Crumbl's efforts to produce the best desserts in the World. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ability to hear the description of a new idea or receive a brief of a concept and can execute the project to create an accurate recipe. 
  • Responsible for helping the Director of Research & Development with special projects. Special Projects will require knowledge and execution of both baking cookie and dessert recipes.
  • Execute recipes that adhere to the Crumbl Standards and are based on the priority of the dessert Calendar as directed by R&D leaders.
  • Document and note all developments, projects, and recipes to report to the manager of Research & Development, Director of R&D, and other leaders in appropriate internal communication tools.
  • Assists testing team and product management team to ensure quality execution of dessert recipes for assessment and testing.
  • Ability to simultaneously follow a recipe and be organized with notes on changes. 
  • Write new recipes with weight, processes, and insights as recipes are being developed.
  • Cleaning, organization, and maintenance of the Test Kitchen alongside other bakers.
  • Ability to pivot and take constructive criticism.
Qualifications
  • Minimum 2 years experience in a fast-paced, creative, professional culinary setting. 
  • A comprehensive understanding of cookies/pastry is required. 
  • Formal culinary degree/education is required
  • An understanding of general food science
  • Exemplary decorating skills and attention to detail when it comes to quality standards
  • Utah Food Handlers Permit will be needed and we can help with the process if you don't have a UT permit.
  • Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
  • Highly organized and self-motivated
  • Time management skills 
  • Demonstrated ability to create structure and prioritize work
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented culture
  • Flexible and adaptable; able to work and thrive in ambiguity
  • Team player

Benefits & Perks

- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 15 days PTO/year
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Personal phone bill reimbursement
- Gym reimbursement
- Corporate DoorDash DashPass membership
- Regular company and team activities
- 401k with competitive matching contribution plan
- Excellent opportunities for career growth
- Work in a hyper-growth company

Crumbl was founded in 2017 by Jason McGowan & Sawyer Hemsley in Logan, Utah. It is now the fastest-growing cookie company in the nation with over 1000 locations in the USA and Canada. Crumbl is powered by cutting-edge technology, iconic branding, delicious desserts, and passionate people.

Crumbl HQ and franchisees provide employment for over 26,000 people across the United States, and all of our franchises are owned and operated by independent members of the local community.

Crumbl's 200+ unique cookie flavors rotate weekly and are served in our famous pink box! 

Crumbl is an equal opportunity employer. Crumbl provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or veteran status.

Recruitment Agencies: Crumbl HQ doesn't typically partner with 3rd party recruitment resources. If we require assistance on this search we will contact selected partners directly; we do not accept unsolicited candidate submissions.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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