The Associate Innovation & Product Development Chef will work in collaboration with the Research & Development team to create and deliver new products from ideation to launch as an integral part of the innovation team. The applicant should be creative, results driven, be interested in the development of consumer packaged goods, and most importantly have a passion for food! The position will report to the Research and Innovation Chef and is a cross-functional role requiring daily support to the R&D; team as well as interaction with other departments (Sales, Production, Quality Assurance, Commercialization, Procurement), and external customers.

Education

- Diploma or Degree in Food Science and/or Culinary related field

Experience

- 1+ years of related food industry experience

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

- Assist the R&D; team with the development and launch of new products, ensuring high quality application testing and presentations
- Participate in product cuttings and tasting to ensure that all products from R&D; meet Celtrade standards for culinary excellence
- Prepare product samples in application for testing and tasting purposes
- Prepare gold standard recipes & samples to direct development
- Provide direction to the R&D; process from a culinary and organoleptic standpoint
- Coach, train, mentor, and develop PD team in areas of culinology
- Maintain excellent documentation of recipe development & application testing to accompany development notes
- Maintain the R&D; Kitchen from a culinary standpoint
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of lab work area and equipment- including but not limited to dishwashers, fridges, pantry and workstations,



with support of the rest of the team
- Maintain inventory of pantry, freezer items, lab snacks, coffee and tea making grocery runs as needed
- Organize and procure ingredients needed for application testing and development work
- Ensure that equipment for internal and external presentations is present, organized, and in good working order
- Support the innovation chef to plan and execute customer focused presentations and meals to showcase new product innovation and development
- Assist with concept and application development for customer innovation presentations
- Travel to external customer meetings as required, and support in terms of food preparation and organization
- Prepare food for visiting customers when in office and participate in the planning of customer dinners and food tours
- Assist R&D; team and innovation chef in preparation and execution of trade shows and industry events (assisting with planning & preparation of samples & supplies)
- Support the R&D; Team with product development as needed
- Scaling and preparing bench-top prototypes to assist R&D; team for commercialization and new product development projects, updating required documentation
- Conducting product analysis (pH, Bostwick, Brix etc.)
- Assisting in packing samples for shipment to customers




- Participate in innovation activities like Blue-sky outings, restaurant visits, and internal innovation presentations with the Product Development Team
- Other duties as assigned to support the Innovation and R&D; Team

Specific Job Skills and Attributes

- Creative spirit with a grounding analytical mindset
- Experience working in foodservice
- Works collaboratively in a team environment, high energy with a positive personality
- Interest in food industry, market & consumer trends, and data
- Self-driven with excellent time management and organizational skills
- Passion for great food and delivering a quality customer experience
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Basic knowledge of GMPs or Safe Food Handling
- Office space is located in a facility containing all major food allergens
- Cross-border travel may be required
- Position is fully on-site
- The successful candidate must be able to perform duties in an environment where a variety of food products (including meats and allergens) are prepared, handled, tasted, and served, in accordance with operational requirements.
- This position requires extended periods of standing and walking, as well as the ability to safely lift and carry items weighing up to 20lbs.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000

Employer-paid benefits including: Health, Dental, Vision Care, Paramedical Services, Critical Illness, Life Insurance.

RRSP/DPSP contribution matching program

Support for Continuing Education/Professional Development

Company sponsored social events and employee recognition programs

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📌 Associate Innovation & Product Development Chef (Mississauga)
🏢 Celtrade Canada
📍 Mississauga