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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 ...

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 ...

Stir Foods

Development Chef

Fullerton, CA · On-site

$70K/yr

Product Development Chef Employer Information Organization Name: Stir Foods LLC Website: www.stirfoods.com About Our Organization: We are the WOW flavor behind some of your favorite meal experiences.

Del Taco, LLC

R&D Chef

Lake Forest, CA

$89K - $110K/yr

JOB TITLE: R&D Chef FLSA STATUS: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Research and Development REPORTS TO: Director ... Identify and present opportunities to optimize Core Menu products, procedures or workflow. * Liaise ...

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Del Taco

R&D Chef

Lake Forest, CA · On-site

$89K - $110K/yr

JOB TITLE: R&D Chef FLSA STATUS: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Research and Development REPORTS TO: Director ... Identify and present opportunities to optimize Core Menu products, procedures or workflow. * Liaise ...

Kagome Inc.

Business Development Chef

San Carlos, CA

The Business Development Chef provides culinary leadership, engages Kagome's strategic customers in ... Production Control, Production, Costing, QC, QC_Shared, R & D Shared. Software: Office 365, VPN ...

KAGOME, Inc.

Business Development Chef

San Carlos, CA · On-site

$77K - $127K/yr

The Business Development Chef provides culinary leadership, engages Kagome's strategic customers in ... Production Control, Production, Costing, QC, QC_Shared, R & D Shared. Software: Office 365, VPN ...

Farmer's Fridge

R&D Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

New Product Development * Develop a continuous, high volume of bench-top recipes to populate our recipe vault to influence our Core and Rotating assortments * Design recipes for both taste and large ...

Amy's

R&D Chef's Assistant

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$26 - $36/hr

Discount on Amy's products * Opportunities to grow and advance your career * Competitive ... The Chef's Assistant will assist the R&D Chef and R&D Staff in the prepping and executing (cooking ...

Amy's Kitchen, Inc.

R&D Chef's Assistant

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$26 - $36/hr

Discount on Amy's products * Opportunities to grow and advance your career * Competitive ... The Chef's Assistant will assist the R&D Chef and R&D Staff in the prepping and executing (cooking ...

DANIEL

Research and Development Chef

New York, NY

Coordinate logistics and production schedules for television appearances, podcasts, demonstrations, and media events. * Assist Corporate Chefs with menu planning, recipe development, and concept ...

Amy's Kitchen, LLC

R&D Chef's Assistant

Santa Rosa, CA

$26 - $36/hr

They will assist in the preliminary preparation, cooking and assembling of new products. The Chef's Assistant will assist the R&D Chef and R&D Staff in the prepping and executing (cooking) of various ...

DANIEL

Research and Development Chef

New York, NY

$85K - $90K/yr

Coordinate logistics and production schedules for television appearances, podcasts, demonstrations, and media events. * Assist Corporate Chefs with menu planning, recipe development, and concept ...

Conagra Brands

Associate Development Chef

Omaha, NE · On-site

$59K - $78K/yr

You will lead culinary product development from concept through execution, crafting and refining ... This role is deeply handson and highly visible, blending chef creativity with storytelling as you ...

Crumbl

Research & Development Chef

Provo, UT · On-site

Under the direction of the Director of Research & Development the R&D Chef will execute daily tasks ... Assists testing team and product management team to ensure quality execution of dessert recipes for ...

Crumbl

Research & Development Chef

Provo, UT

Under the direction of the Director of Research & Development the R&D Chef will execute daily tasks ... Assists testing team and product management team to ensure quality execution of dessert recipes for ...

Crumbl

Research & Development Chef

Provo, UT

Under the direction of the Director of Research & Development the R&D Chef will execute daily tasks ... Assists testing team and product management team to ensure quality execution of dessert recipes for ...

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How much do product development chef jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for product development chef in the United States is $126,987.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Product Development Chef do?

A Product Development Chef creates and tests new food products for restaurants, food manufacturers, or retail brands. They blend culinary creativity with market trends, ensuring products are innovative, scalable, and cost-effective. Their work involves recipe development, ingredient sourcing, and collaboration with food scientists and marketing teams. Ultimately, they help bring new and exciting food concepts from the kitchen to consumers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Product Development Chef position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Product Development Chef, you need extensive culinary expertise, menu innovation experience, and knowledge of food science or nutrition, often supported by a culinary degree or relevant certifications. Familiarity with recipe development software, product testing equipment, and compliance with food safety regulations like HACCP is valuable. Strong creativity, collaboration, and project management skills help you work effectively with cross-functional teams and adapt to market trends. These competencies are critical to creating successful new food products that align with business goals and consumer demands.

What does a typical day look like for a Product Development Chef?

A Product Development Chef’s typical day involves collaborating with R&D, marketing, and production teams to brainstorm and refine new recipes or food products. You'll spend time in both the test kitchen, experimenting with ingredients and techniques, and in meetings to discuss market trends, feasibility, and scalability. The role often requires tasting, adjusting recipes, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and documenting formulations for commercialization. It’s a dynamic environment that combines creativity with technical precision, making each day varied and engaging.

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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 13 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

284th of 401 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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