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Freelance Research Development Chef Jobs in Boston, MA

KETTLE CUISINE LLC

Culinary R&D Specialist

Lynn, MA · On-site

$36K - $48K/yr

JOB SUMMARY The Culinary R&D Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting research and development chefs in creating innovative products. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized ...

KETTLE CUISINE LLC

Culinary R&D Specialist

Lynn, MA · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

JOB SUMMARY The Culinary R&D Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting research and development chefs in creating innovative products. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized ...

KETTLE CUISINE LLC

Culinary R&D Assistant

Lynn, MA

$19 - $20/hr

Job Summary The Culinary R&D Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting research and development chefs in creating innovative products. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized ...

KETTLE CUISINE LLC

Culinary R&D Assistant

Lynn, MA · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Job Summary The Culinary R&D Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting research and development chefs in creating innovative products. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized ...

IQVIA

Freelance Independent Rater

Boston, MA · Remote

$62K - $156K/yr

... research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and health ... We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative ...

IQVIA

Freelance Independent Rater

Boston, MA · Remote

$62K - $156K/yr

... research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and health ... We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative ...

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.

Executive Chef

North Andover, MA · On-site

$72K - $99K/yr

Oversee menu development, purchasing, and production, incorporating the latest trends and practices ... Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships while researching price variations. * Implement ...

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Level99 Entertainment

Sous Chef

Natick, MA · On-site

$58K - $68K/yr

OVERVIEW This Sous Chef position is a fantastic growth opportunity for someone looking to develop ... Research and Development RESPONSIBILITIES * Plan, prepare and execute daily service and events

Level99 Entertainment

Sous Chef

Natick, MA

$58K - $68K/yr

OVERVIEW This Sous Chef position is a fantastic growth opportunity for someone looking to develop ... Research and Development RESPONSIBILITIES * Plan, prepare and execute daily service and events

JVS Boston

Grants Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

The Grants Manager works closely with the Development team, finance department, and programmatic ... Research, write, and submit compelling grant concept papers, letters of inquiry, proposals, and ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance research development chef in Boston, MA is $51.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.39 and $67.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Research Development Chef vs Research and Development Chef?

AspectFreelance Research Development ChefResearch and Development Chef
CredentialsCooking certifications, culinary degrees, specialized R&D trainingSimilar credentials, often with advanced culinary or food science education
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, varies by client or companyIn-house or corporate kitchens, R&D labs within food companies
Employer & IndustryFreelance, consulting, food startups, product development firmsFood manufacturing, large food companies, restaurant chains

While both roles focus on food innovation and product development, a Freelance Research Development Chef works independently on diverse projects for various clients, offering flexibility and a broad scope. In contrast, a Research and Development Chef is typically employed full-time within a company, focusing on specific product lines and long-term development strategies.

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Culinary R&D Specialist

KETTLE CUISINE LLC

Lynn, MA • On-site

$36K - $48K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Kettle Cuisine rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

154th of 443 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Culinary R&D Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting research and development chefs in creating innovative products. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized Culinary Center, ensuring development workstations are equipped with necessary tools and materials, preparing R&D samples for shipment, and providing culinary support by preparing and cooking customer samples. Additionally, this role serves as an ambassador for "Honoring Food".

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Execute sample recipes from start to finish with minimal supervision.
  • Assist with special functions within the scope of R&D, whether on-site or off-site.
  • Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the Culinary Center, including kitchen, pantry, cooler, and freezer spaces.
  • Ensure optimal stock levels of ingredients through proper rotation, labeling, and storage.
  • Requisition and record the usage of raw materials and ingredients as required.
  • Set up kitchen equipment each morning, gather recipes, and procure necessary raw materials.
  • Supply the culinary team with clean and sanitized equipment and raw materials throughout the day.
  • Assist with cooking and/or batching recipes under supervision.
  • Manage inventory and record-keeping for all development samples.
  • Package, label, and ship development samples as needed.
  • Coordinate product orders and arrange soup tastings for clients.
  • Provide assistance to chefs during internal taste panels and customer visits as necessary.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

  • Work under close supervision with limited decision-making authority.
  • Indirectly interact with customers on matters of minor impact on revenue.
  • Make indirect contributions to revenue-generating efforts at a moderate level.
  • Decisions or actions have a limited impact on the business, typically within the department.
  • Errors are typically detected through routine verification/review but may result in some workflow disruption or repetition of work.
  • Not responsible for influencing the decisions or actions of others.

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Associate's degree, or equivalent experience required
  • Requires one - three years of experience
  • On-the-job training of 3-6 months.
  • Must be proficient with MS Office programs, specifically Excel and Outlook.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Assistant Product Developer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts

  • Work requires occasional physical exertion including some lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds
  • Willing and able to stand for long periods of time

Mental & Visual Demands

  • Work performed by this position requires moderate mental concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.
  • Work requires continuous visual effort for extended periods of time.

Work Environment and Hazards

  • Employee works in a manufacturing setting with frequent exposure to heat/cold, dust, or other factors that may require protective equiptment and still pose a hazard.
  • This position has regular exposure to hazards that could result in significate injury and lengthy loss of time at work.
  • Travel is not required for this position.

Additional skills

  • Passion for food
  • Culinary training; i.e. cooking techniques / knife work / sanitation / HACCP / ingredient knowledge
  • ServSafe certification a plus
  • Ability to adapt and multi-task via a dynamic work environment with a positive attitude
  • Collaborative
  • Customer- Centric
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Keen attention to detail

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