Here at Chew, we are looking for a
unique balance of the creative and the practical – someone self-motivated and driven to explore
new ways of thinking, but also team-oriented and obsessed with the details,
done to perfection. As a Senior Product
Developer – Confections & Chocolate, you will have a high level of
accuracy and strong breadth of understanding in different cooking methods
relating to all types of chocolate and chocolate-based products. Additionally, you’ll be expected to have a
strong knowledge of the industry, to be familiar with the latest food trends,
and to foster a curiosity for product development. This is your opportunity to
dream big and create foods that nobody – outside our lab – thinks are possible, including but not limited to the categories of:
- Chocolate & Confections
- Chocolate Manufacturing
- Chocolate Research & Development
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Participate in all stages of product development, from ideation to manufacturing
- Meticulously record all tests and
records all pertinent analytical information - Monitor and research culinary trends
and innovations on an ongoing basis to continue to bring new ideas to the team - Keep up to date on manufacturing
processes, relevant patents, and other scholarly articles relevant to your projects - Participate in
and lead product tastings and plant trials of new products - Ensure the work area is orderly,
organized and clean for efficient use for testing - Assist in the
production of product samples for internal and external requests - Manage individual
project timelines and deliverables - Perform other administrative tasks as
needed
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO CHEW
For this role, we’re seeking candidates with the following
qualifications:
- At least five years of experience in the
field after completion of related degree program, or equivalent relevant work experience - Experience with product development
and R&D in CPG and/or food service - Specific expertise in working with chocolate
and chocolate-based food products is essential
Other skills and attributes
which will contribute to success in this role:
- Excellent understanding of chocolate trends
around the world - Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills - A natural sense of
inquisitiveness and curiosity - Self-motivated with critical
attention to detail, deadlines and reporting – you do what you say you
will do - Exceptional organizational and
project-management skills - Demonstrated knowledge and
adherence to stringent food safety standards, including an up-to-date Food
Handlers card/certification - Demonstrated collaborative
skills and ability to work well within a team, including adherence to core
values within a dynamic company culture - Ability to manage
cross-functionally and across an organization - Ability to work in a fast
paced, deadline-driven environment, and to balance changing priorities - Solid analytical skills with
the ability develop creative solutions to solve problems - Demonstrated
ability to work independently on assigned work and projects with general supervision - Proficiency in the use of
computer systems and software
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CONSIDERATIONS
- Knowledge and use of commercial kitchen
equipment, including but not limited to ovens, gas ranges, mixers, and common
kitchen utensils - The ability to bend, to stand and to reach
above shoulder-level is necessary; occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds will
be required
