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FreshRealm At 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. The salary range for this role is $97,520.00 - $146,280.00/annually. Job Overview We are seeking a Corporate Development Chef with 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 Responsibilities Develop products that meet customer expectations and cost price points based on sales briefs Manage culinary projects through the critical path stage gates Selects correct design concepts and fundamental technology used for new products or improvements for existing ones Maintain kitchen operations (sanitation, maintenance, & organization) Coordinate and execute internal and external customer cuttings with associated documentation Secure and maintain inventory of ingredients used in the development process Prepare meal samples in support of sales and customer relationships Recipe innovation - design and create recipes within partner guidelines to excite and attract customer focus whilst maintaining FreshRealm ingredient pantry requirements Involvement in continuous product / process improvement and value engineering projects Preliminary organoleptic shelf-life evaluation and data required for preliminary costings Assist in compilation of SOPs Work with cross functional departments during the development process Support factory operations in an advisory capacity during product launch Maintain all relevant documentation requirements for FreshRealm and customers Management and development of junior team members Liaise with suppliers on new ingredient requirements Other duties as required Qualifications for the Job Skills and Requirements Creative individual with a passion, affinity and love of food underpinned by a strong commercial acumen Thrive in a demanding manufacturing environment and be driven to see your concepts succeed in the marketplace Excellent project management skills and a creative drive Experience in working with chilled / frozen products is essential, ideally in the ready meal sector High end restaurant experience in Asian cuisine - Thai / Korean / Chinese Market and product research, identifying range architecture and opportunities Analyzing and staying current with the latest food trends, changes in market and suppliers Strong understanding of product development cycle from concept to commercialization, including cost parameters and shelf life implications Previous positions with direct accountability for sanitation and inventory Sanitation training and certification (Food Handlers' Card minimally required) Strong verbal and written communication skills Analytical and logical problem-solving abilities Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently or within a team on multiple projects at one time Sound understanding of ordering, inventory Ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization Proficient in Google applications Ability 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 costings Support marketing and sales teams when required Experienced at presenting to retail customers Knowledge of upcoming trends and evaluation of competitor products Support supply chain in their search for relevant new product ingredients Some experience in nutritional software would be preferred but not required Basic knowledge of food microbiology Experience / Education Associates 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 sector Experience in medical meal development a plus Experience with creative, business-driven project management Experience working with chilled products is essential Experience with data and trend reports Experience in report and presentation writing What We Offer Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested Life and ADD insurance Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company Unlimited paid time off Our Values at Work We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS. In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY : We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations. TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings INNOVATION : Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks OBJECTIVITY : Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity NIMBLENESS : Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency es and make adjustments accordingly Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS : Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you're on the right track Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you're providing the best experience and service to our consumers Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work locations. 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. #LI - Onsite FreshRealm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, all employees and prospective employees are provided equal employment opportunities. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned, promoted, compensated and trained on the basis of their qualifications for the job, and without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, religious creed, religious belief or grooming, national origin and ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding (or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, medical condition, (including cancer), marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, family status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, family and medical care or other statutory leave, alienage or citizenship status, veteran status, active military status, liability for military service, union affiliation, unemployment status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law (collectively, "Protected Characteristics"). Every Employee has the responsibility to contribute to a work environment that reflects the spirit of Equal Employment Opportunity and a work environment free of all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information in order to help FreshRealm comply with federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide is confidential and will be kept separate from your application. Any information provided will only be used in accordance with applicable federal or state law and regulations. Other details Job Family ZBA Corporate Job Function Individual Contributor Pay Type Salary Apply Now

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