Food Innovation & Product Development Assistant

Food Innovation & Product Development Assistant Edible Cuts Edible Cuts Inc. is at the forefront of food innovation, delivering premium, scalable culinary solutions for retail and foodservice 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.

Job Description:

This is not a typical line cook position. You will work directly with our Culinary Director to take products from the test kitchen to full-scale production. You will be the bridge between culinary creativity and manufacturing reality, ensuring every new product meets our rigorous standards for quality, taste, and safety.

• 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.

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Regulatory Compliance:

Collaborate with QA to ensure all products meet USDA, FDA, and GMP standards.

Qualifications:

• Experience:

  1+ years in Culinary Arts, Food Manufacturing, R D, or Product Development.

• Technical Mindset:

  Basic understanding of food safety, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing processes.

• Digital Skills:

  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required (for formulation and documentation).

• Detail-Oriented:

  You value accuracy in weighing, measuring, and recording data.

• Team Player:

  Strong communication skills to work across Production, QA, and Marketing teams.

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Environment:

Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled fresh food facility (35-37°F).

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits:

  Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance.

• Future Security:

  401(k) with employer matching.

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Work-Life Balance:

Paid Vacation and Personal Time Off Pay:

$22.50

• $25.

75 per hour

Schedule:

Monday

• Friday 8am
• 4:30pm W/Flexibility as needed

Pay:

$22.50

• $25.

75 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person