Job Title: R&D Chef

Job DescriptionPartner with Sale Channels mainly Chain to generate a multitude of innovative product ideas and recipes, build prototypes according to short-term and long-term project goals. Apply new and trending ingredients and flavors relevant to restaurant menu, customer demographics, food cultures, into culinary experience. Maintain acute awareness of trends, restaurant menu, flavor, consumer food products, and comparative products from all major channels; analyze and report findings from competitor product analysis. Work closely with R&D function groups to create, innovate, and land new initiatives from innovation to commercialization and continuously improve the quality, process, and cost of existing products. Formulate Gold Standard recipes to set target standards; thoroughly document the results of recipe development, cook yields, and descriptive qualities. Research and propose new innovative restaurants operational technology, restaurants cooking machineries, and tools. Organize/maintain R&D kitchen in good/clean condition, maintain necessary inventories. Support activities related to food shows and customers presentation as assigned. Maintain affiliations with culinary institutes, restaurants, and associations. Travel is required to support customer presentations, trade shows, launch of new products, and improvement in production as needed. Support with administrative work and other duties/projects as assigned.

Hard SkillsQuality AssurancePlant AuditingHACCPJob Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in City Of Industry, California.

Work Environment

Food Manufacturing/Laboratory Environment

Shift: 1st Shift 9am-6:00pm Monday-Friday Minimal OT.After 90-day probationary period, will be able to work remotely 1 day per week Travel Requirements: 25% of domestic traveling Customer presentations, trade shows, and improvement in production – travel as needed

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.