HelloFresh

[US-DC] R&D Chef

HelloFresh • $83K — $96K *
Aurora, IL 60505In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D within the food industry
  • Strong culinary and food science background
  • Proven track record of developing market-accepted food products
  • Exceptional project management abilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Innovate and experiment with culinary concepts to create unique products
  • Collaborate with teams across marketing, production, and quality control
  • Conduct research on consumer trends and market demands
  • Optimize recipes for taste, texture, and shelf stability
  • Lead tastings and discussions to market R&D initiatives
  • Stay current with industry advancements and technologies

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and 401k with immediate company match
  • Generous PTO including sabbatical and extensive parental leave
  • Comprehensive health benefits with $0 monthly options from day one
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education after 2 years
  • Up to 85% discount on HelloFresh meal plans
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups promoting diversity and inclusion
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment in a mission-driven company
Full Job Description
R&D Chef

You will ...
  • Innovate and experiment with culinary concepts, ingredients, and techniques to create unique and marketable food products in line with company objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, production, and quality control, to ensure seamless integration of R&D initiatives into the overall product strategy.
  • Conduct thorough research on consumer trends, market demands, and competitor offerings to inform and inspire the development of new and differentiated culinary concepts.
  • Utilize your expertise in food science to optimize recipes for taste, texture, and shelf stability while adhering to quality standards and cost parameters.
  • Lead tastings, presentations, and discussions to communicate the value proposition of R&D initiatives, incorporating feedback from internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Stay abreast of industry advancements, emerging technologies, and evolving consumer preferences to continuously refine and elevate the company's culinary offerings.

You are...
  • You are a visionary culinary professional with a passion for pushing the boundaries of flavor, texture, and presentation, consistently demonstrating a creative and forward-thinking mindset.
  • Possessing a strong blend of culinary expertise and food science knowledge, you are adept at translating conceptual ideas into tangible and market-ready products that meet both culinary and business objectives.
  • Your keen understanding of consumer trends enables you to anticipate and respond to evolving tastes, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of the culinary landscape.
  • As a collaborative team player, you thrive in cross-functional environments, effectively communicating and integrating feedback to refine and enhance culinary concepts.
  • Detail-oriented and quality-focused, you bring precision to the development process, balancing creativity with a commitment to meeting stringent quality standards and cost considerations.
  • With a proactive and adaptable approach, you embrace continuous learning and stay informed about industry advancements, emerging technologies, and scientific innovations in the food sector.
You have...
  • A proven track record of successfully developing and launching innovative food products that have gained market acceptance.
  • Strong culinary and food science background with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar R&D role within the food industry.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret consumer trends, translating insights into actionable and marketable culinary concepts.
  • Exceptional project management skills, ensuring timely and efficient execution of R&D initiatives from ideation to product launch.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex culinary concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in staying current with industry advancements, scientific research, and emerging technologies related to food product development.

You'll get...
  • Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
  • Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
  • Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

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Illinois Pay Range

$83,055-$96,050 USD

About HelloFresh

HelloFresh SE is a German publicly traded meal-kit company based in Berlin, Germany. It is the largest meal-kit provider in the United States, and also has operations in Canada, Western Europe (including the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Switzerland), New Zealand and Australia. The company was founded in November 2011 in Berlin, Germany by Dominik Richter, Thomas Griesel, and Jessica Nilsson. HelloFresh delivers pre-measured ingredients and recipes to their customers, allowing them to cook meals at home. The company went public in November 2017 and is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Learn more about HelloFresh
Size
18,700 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
2011
* Ladders Estimates

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