Culinary Operations Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

Edible Cuts Kenosha - Kenosha, WI 53144

Edible Cuts Inc. is at the forefront of food innovation, delivering premium, scalable culinary solutions for retail and food service markets. We specialize in creating exceptional, high-quality food products that meet rigorous regulatory standards, align with current market trends, and delight consumers.

We are hiring a Food Innovation & Product Development Assistant to join our culinary innovation team in Kenosha. If you have a passion for Food, Health, and Nutrition, and the culinary skills to bring new concepts to life, we want to meet you.

• R&D Testing:
  Assist in recipe development, shelf-life studies, and rigorous product testing.
• Hands-On Innovation:
  Weigh, measure, and document ingredients with scientific precision.
• Ingredient Discovery:
  Research, taste, and review ingredients from all over the world.
• Scale-Up Success:
  Help transition prototypes into mass production by generating precise SOPs and batch formulas.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Collaborate with QA to ensure all products meet USDA, FDA, and GMP standards.

• Culinary Background:
  Formal culinary training or degree, with demonstrated experience as a Sous Chef, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or entry-level R&D culinary role.
• Production Knowledge:
  Hands-on experience transitioning recipes from kitchen prototypes to large-scale production runs, proficiency in writing batch formulas and SOPs.
• Leadership:
  Proven ability to manage high-volume prep schedules, organize large-scale ingredients, and develop kitchen staff.
• Precision & Documentation:
  Detail-oriented approach to ingredient measurement, recipe documentation, and process improvement.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Working knowledge of food safety and production protocols; proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Sheets).
• Collaboration:
  
  Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally alongside Production, QA, Procurement.

• Health Coverage:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability:
  Employer-provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid Time Off:
  Paid Vacation, PTO, and Sick Leave
• Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday 6am – 2:30pm W/Flexibility as needed
• Benefits: 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance
• Work Location:
  
  In person