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Blount Fine Foods

Product Development Chef

Fall River, MA · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

The Product Development Chef will support the Product Development team, sales, marketing and all product development efforts through recipe development and presentations. Essential Duties and ...

7-Eleven

Test Kitchen Manager

Irving, TX · On-site

The Test Kitchen Specialist is responsible for managing ingredients, organizing materials ... Assemble ingredients and materials for scheduled product development trials. * Prepare samples for ...

Conagra Brands

Development Chef

Omaha, NE · On-site

$63K - $93K/yr

Maintain kitchen operations, including sanitation, maintenance, and organization. Ingredients ... Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and ...

Blount Fine Foods

Product Development Chef

Fall River, MA · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

The Product Development Chef will support the Product Development team, sales, marketing and all product development efforts through recipe development and presentations. Essential Duties and ...

Blount Fine Foods

Product Development Chef

Fall River, MA · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

The Product Development Chef will support the Product Development team, sales, marketing and all product development efforts through recipe development and presentations. Essential Duties and ...

Fresh Food Concepts, LLC

R&D Produce Chef

Richardson, TX

$60K - $82K/yr

Conduct kitchen trials, including in-store testing, quality evaluation, and performance tracking to support future menu decisions. * Support culinary operations and assist the Executive R&D Chef with ...

Fresh Food Concepts, LLC

R&D Sushi Chef

Richardson, TX · On-site

Description The R&D Sushi Chef leads the development and execution of innovative sushi offerings in ... Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of standing, food preparation, and working in kitchen ...

GBC Food Services

R&D Produce Chef

Richardson, TX · On-site

$60K - $82K/yr

Conduct kitchen trials, including in-store testing, quality evaluation, and performance tracking to support future menu decisions. * Support culinary operations and assist the Executive R&D Chef with ...

Altius Search Group

Executive Chef

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

This role requires a balanced leader - creative and strategic in recipe and menu development, yet ... Kitchen Operations & Financial Oversight * Manage food cost, labor cost, and inventory controls.

Grey Dog Media LLC

Food Stylist

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

Style food and sets for photography and video in collaboration with our Test Kitchen and creative ... Deep knowledge of food, cooking techniques, and recipe development. * Creative eye for composition ...

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How much do flexible test kitchen recipe development chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for flexible test kitchen recipe development chef in the United States is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flexible Test Kitchen Recipe Development Chef vs Food Scientist?

AspectFlexible Test Kitchen Recipe Development ChefFood Scientist
Credentials Culinary degree or equivalent experience Degree in food science, chemistry, or related field
Work Environment Test kitchens, culinary labs, product development settings Laboratory settings, research facilities, manufacturing plants
Industry Usage Food companies, restaurants, product development firms Food manufacturing, research institutions, quality assurance

The Flexible Test Kitchen Recipe Development Chef primarily focuses on creating and refining recipes in a culinary environment, often working directly with ingredients and taste testing. In contrast, a Food Scientist emphasizes scientific research, formulation, and quality control in laboratory settings. Both roles are essential in food product development but differ in their approach—culinary versus scientific—making them distinct yet complementary careers in the food industry.

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Infographic showing various Flexible Test Kitchen Recipe Development Chef job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.
Product Development Chef

Product Development Chef

Blount Fine Foods

Fall River, MA • On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Blount Fine Foods rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

281st of 395 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Description Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entres in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!The pay range for this role is $60,000/year to $70,000/year.Summary: The Product Development Chef will support the Product Development team, sales, marketing and all product development efforts through recipe development and presentations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Product Development: Collaborate with innovation, sales, marketing, production, regulatory, and FSQ to standardize the flow of new products and renovation of existing products from development through commercialization. Work with production, FSQ, and other essential personnel to ensure the appropriate scale-up process is followed for new products and processes. Assist with new ingredient evaluation and approvals. Assist the Regulatory and Product Management Team with recipes and nutritional labeling of new products, as needed. Collaborate and set key attributes and key product notes with quality assurance, quality control and production to develop in line and finished product specifications. Collaborate with Innovation, Marketing, and Product Management/Regulatory to develop culinary innovation through ideation meetings. Stay apprised of culinary and production trends and apply them in a meaningful manner to the department. Prepares the culinary center for customer demonstrations/product cuttings. Managing sample delivery and provide support to sales team members during cuttings. This includes shipping product samples, equipment, supplies, POS, and other materials needed. Participate in tradeshows, outside promotions and demonstrations when needed. Up to 20% travel may be required to support sales. Other duties with similar skill, work condition, and responsibility.Education and/or Experience Culinary degree from a 4-year college or university 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.We offer: Medical, dental and vision benefits. 401k with Company match Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays. Education Assistance Program. Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location. Discretionary Annual Bonus Program.

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