[CA DC-FACTOR] Research & Development Chef

Who you are

You are a culinary expert with a strong background in recipe development and a passion for creating delicious and nutritious meals. You understand the importance of balancing creativity with operational excellence, ensuring that recipes can be produced in large volumes while maintaining quality and presentation. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with production, product, procurement, and menu planning teams to develop and optimize recipes based on customer feedback and performance metrics.

You possess entrepreneurial thinking and are results-driven, ready to tackle diverse challenges in the ever-evolving food industry. Your ability to analyze sensory testing and ingredient quality will help you align with cost and quality objectives, making you a valuable asset to the team.

Desirable

Experience in a fast-paced culinary environment and familiarity with meal delivery services would be advantageous. A background in nutrition or collaboration with dietitians can enhance your ability to create meals that meet health guidelines.

What you'll do

As an R&D Chef at HelloFresh, you will drive meal product development by collaborating with the Executive Chef, Product Manager, and Registered Dietitians. Your primary responsibility will be to create and iterate on recipes that align with performance, cost, and complexity constraints. You will utilize customer feedback to innovate and improve existing meals, ensuring they meet the high standards of our loyal customers.

You will conduct ongoing sensory testing and analysis, working alongside production and procurement teams to enhance ingredient quality and optimize processes. Your role will involve developing new recipes that not only delight taste buds but also adhere to nutritional guidelines, making healthy eating accessible and enjoyable for our customers.

You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and presentation of meals throughout the production process, ensuring that they are ready for transit and delivery. Your creative rigor will be essential in developing meals that stand out in the competitive meal delivery market.

What we offer

HelloFresh offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on our meal offerings. You will have the opportunity to work with a passionate team dedicated to providing high-quality meals to our customers. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

We provide competitive compensation, with a salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 CAD, and opportunities for professional growth within the company. Join us in pioneering the future of the food industry and making a difference in the lives of our customers.