Corporate Development Chef
Company: FreshRealm Inc.
Location: Linden
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Starting pay for this job is $97,520.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 OverviewWe are seeking a
Corporate Development Chefwith excellent knowledge of food trends
to join us in a role where you ll have the opportunity to use your
creative capabilities every day. This individual will be
responsible for interpreting product briefs, recipe development to
set cost parameters, material sourcing, and preparation of meal
samples in support of culinary/sales efforts and customer
relationships.Will be heavily involved in the building of culinary
relationships with both our customer and supplier base to enable
continued rapid business growth. 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 expectations and cost price points based on
sales briefsManage culinary projects through the critical path
stage gatesSelects correct design concepts and fundamental
technology used for new products or improvements for existing
onesMaintain kitchen operations (sanitation, maintenance, &
organization)Coordinate and execute internal and external customer
cuttings with associated documentationSecure 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 focus whilst maintaining FreshRealm ingredient
pantry requirementsInvolvement in continuous product / process
improvement and value engineering projectsPreliminary organoleptic
shelf-life evaluation and data required for preliminary
costingsAssist in compilation of SOPsWork with cross functional
departments during the development processSupport factory
operations in an advisory capacity during product launchMaintain
all relevant documentation requirements for FreshRealm and
customersManagement and development of junior team membersLiaise
with suppliers on new ingredient requirementsOther 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
driveExperience in working with chilled / frozen products is
essential, ideally in the ready meal sectorHigh end restaurant
experience in Asian cuisine - Thai / Korean / ChineseMarket and
product research, identifying range architecture and
opportunitiesAnalyzing and staying current with the latest food
trends, changes in market and suppliersStrong understanding of
product development cycle from concept to commercialization,
including cost parameters and shelf life implicationsPrevious
positions with direct accountability for sanitation and
inventorySanitation training and certification (Food Handlers
Card minimally required)Strong verbal and written communication
skillsAnalytical and logical problem-solving abilitiesExcellent
organizational skills with the ability to work independently or
within a team on multiple projects at one timeSound understanding
of ordering, inventoryAbility to collaborate with all levels of the
organizationProficient in Google applicationsAbility to travel up
to 30% of the time. Must be able to travel independently and as a
responsible company representative.Ability to carry out culinary
costingsSupport marketing and sales teams 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 / EducationAssociates
degree in a related discipline (preferred)4 years of food service
experience required (high-level restaurant preferred)2 to 3 years
of retail or DTC recipe development required in the chilled/frozen
ready meal sectorExperience in medical meal development a
plusExperience with creative, business-driven project
managementExperience working with chilled products is
essentialExperience with data and trend reportsExperience in report
and presentation writingWhat 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
Keywords: FreshRealm Inc., Parsippany-Troy Hills Township , Corporate Development Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Linden, New Jersey
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