Product Development Chef (Finance)

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world's leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We're looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.

The salary range posted represents the low and high end of OSI's salary range for this position. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience and performance. Base salary is one component of OSI's overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family.

This role is responsible for acting as support to the Assistance Vice President, Corporate Executive Chef, by working directly with customers both internal and external, offering new innovative products to meet their needs. The Product Development Chef will work directly with cross functional teams within OSI - (R&D, Sales, Processing, and Marketing) to create customer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Co-lead efforts involved in new product/processes development and improvement, including but not limited to product concept, design, ingredients, cost, production, and packaging.

• Responsible for developing new and innovative products to meet the needs of OSI customers across a variety of food preparation, sales, and distribution outlets.

• Gathering of market information/ research materials and use in the product develop phase for concepts development.

• Co-develop customer and internal sales product presentations that are supported by marketing/ insights information.

• Create, maintain, and foster customer relationships.

• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver projects to customer specifics.

• Ability to develop products from concept stage to a commercialized product.

• Developing supporting sales presentations.

• Develop and prepare concepts for internal and external customers.

• Effectively communicate and interact with the customers.

• Proactively monitor and understand culinary trends and be able to effectively translate insights into viable product concepts and sales solutions.

• Proactively partner with research and development teams on ideation and development of new and existing products and menu ideas.

• This role has the responsibility to understand and place in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skill

• 5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.

• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

• Prior experience as Product Development Chef.

• 6-8 years of technical food experience in food product development or R&D, or in a food manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of recipe and food formula development.

• Strong culinary ability, with working knowledge of kitchens in all facets of the foodservice and QSR, and retail industries.

• Additional training in related areas: food science, microbiology, marketing, sanitation, sensory, food styling, and photography.

• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and manage relationships effectively with all levels of the organization.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong networking and inter-personal skills.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

• Sound understanding of basic business principals.

• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time. Strong time management skills.

Education

• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.

Work Environment

• Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.

• Work conditions are typical of an office & plant environment.

• This role requires both domestic and international travel.

• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 15 pounds.

• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.

• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Less than 4 hours.
• Will be exposed to the touch, feel, and taste of beef, poultry, turkey, dairy, fish, and the standard allergens (milk, egg, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, wheat, and soy) .