Senior Corporate Development Chef

Company: FreshRealm Inc.
Location: Linden
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Starting pay for this job is $110,630.Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies, and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.FreshRealmAt FreshRealm, we aspire to be the most optimized fresh meals solutions platform in the world. Fresh meals are our focus, and we are passionate about transforming this rapidly growing category, bringing fresh to everyone, every day, everywhere.FreshRealm develops, sources, commercializes and assembles fresh meals, including meal kits, ready-to-heat and ready-to-cook offerings. We partner with leading direct-to-consumer brands, national grocers, and top convenience, club, and food service companies to deliver the very best meals to their customers. Our customer s success is our success.If you are a growth-minded leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment at a company transforming an industry, FreshRealm is the perfect fit for you.Job OverviewThe Senior Corporate Development Chef will be integral in the building of culinary relationships with both our customer and supplier base to enable continued growth of the FreshRealm business. They will be responsible for assisting the New Product Development Director in executing and interpreting product briefs, exploring new opportunities and innovations, recipe development to set cost parameters, material sourcing, and preparation and presentation of meal samples in support of culinary/sales efforts and customer relationships. Responsible for training of junior culinary team members and continual process improvements. In addition, this position works with the culinary and development team to manage and maintain critical kitchen operations and coordinate functions within the kitchen facility.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop products that meet customer and FreshRealm brand expectations and cost price points based on sales briefsBuild relationships with customers and assist in road map planning for new product implementationWill have a focussed, hardworking and entrepreneurial attitude to business and come from a food background with a passion for NPDSelects correct design concepts and fundamental technology used for new products or improvements for existing onesDevelopment of ingredient pantry to encompass needs for future development,ensuring new ingredients are beneficial for long term addition to ingredient pantrySupplier partnership & development of new ingredientsCostings and costing summariesDevelopment of meals to meet specific dietary requirementsSupervision and development of junior team membersDeputize for NPD director when requestedCoordinate and execute internal and external customer product presentations and cuttings with all supporting documentation including customer facing presentationsCost rationalization and assortment improvement projectsStrategic NPD / Culinary process improvement projectsPreliminary organoleptic shelf-life evaluation and data capture required for preliminary costingsManage projects through the critical path stage process working closely with cross functional teamsMaintain kitchen operations (sanitation, maintenance, & organization)Secure and maintain inventory of ingredients used in the development processPrepare meal samples in support of sales and customer relationshipsRecipe innovation - design and create recipes within partner guidelines to excite and attract customer focusContinuous product improvement projectsAssist in compilation of SOPs and continuous NPD systems improvementsWork with cross functional departments during the development processSupport factory operations in an advisory capacity during product launchMaintain all relevant documentation requirements for FreshRealm and customersOther duties as requiredQualifications for the JobSkills and RequirementsCreative individual with a passion, affinity, and love of food underpinned by a strong commercial acumenThrive in a demanding manufacturing environment and be driven to see your concepts succeed in the marketplaceExcellent project management skills and a creative driver for the businessExperience in working with chilled / frozen products is essential ideally in the ready meal sectorMarket and product research, identifying range architecture and opportunitiesAnalyzing and staying current with the latest food trends, changes in market and suppliersPrevious positions with direct accountability for sanitation and inventory. Sanitation training and certification (Food Handlers
Card minimally required).Must understand product development cycle from concept to commercialization including cost parameters and shelf life implicationsAbility to work in a fast-growing environment is a must as is the ability to work under own initiative, comfortable setting goals, analyzing performance, and course corrections as neededSound culinary skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization and customer base. Must have strong presentation skills.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently or within a team on multiple projects at one timeAnalytical and logical problem-solving abilitiesSound understanding of ordering, inventoryAbility to assess / embrace new software solutions that benefit the organizationProficient in Google applicationsAbility to travel up to 35% of the time. Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible company representative.Ability to carry out culinary costsSupport marketing and sales teams as and when requiredExperienced at presenting to retail customersKnowledge of upcoming trends and evaluation of competitor productsSupport supply chain in their search for relevant new product ingredientsSome experience in nutritional software would be preferred but not requiredBasic knowledge of food microbiologyExperience / EducationAssociate degree in a related discipline (preferred)5+ years of food service experience required (high-level restaurant preferred)3 to 5 years of retail recipe development required in chilled/frozen ready meal sectorExperience in the direct-to-consumer business model for fresh prepared meals and meal kits preferred but not requiredExperience in medical meal development a plusManagement experienceExperience with creative, business-driven project managementExperience working with chilled products is essentialExperienced at compiling presentations and presenting to customersExperience with data and trend reportsWhat We OfferComprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance401(k) with company match that is immediately vestedLife and ADD insuranceOpportunities for career growth with a dynamic companyTime away from workCompetenciesLearning Agility- The willingness and ability to learn from experience, and subsequently apply that learning to perform successfully under new or first-time conditionsDrive for Results- Can be counted on to deliver on what is required to advance the company;takes ownership of work from start to 100% finished work, brings others along with focusedintensityFunctional Skills- Possesses top level relevant, usable, experience and knowledge with theability to establish themself as the best performer in the industry, at their role and levelCourage- Prioritizes actions and decisions that move the company forward without hesitationaround moments of uncomfortableness; laser focused on the tasks at hand that makes anyconflict that could get in the way of that an afterthoughtThoughtful- In-charge of the room, establishes clear directions in all forms of communication,inclusive, motivates, and in service to othersBusiness Athlete- Understands and can execute on and expand Fresh Realm s competitiveedge strategies, knowledgeable about current and future industry dynamics, knows thecompetition, winnerWork Authorization:Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and/or alien authorized to work in the US on an unlimited basisFreshRealm, LLC does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of FreshRealm, LLC.Covid-19 protocols are consistent with State Regulations

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