Recipe Developer.

The Recipe Developer will be responsible for developing at least 25% of the new weekly product offering every week. Recipe development focuses on sending a mix of processed & whole ingredients for the consumer to create a complete dinner within a 30 minute time frame.

All developers are required to develop across all diets while maintaining specific cost & nutritional targets. The Recipe Developer will be working with the Culinary team, as well as be the Procurement team & Editorial team.

You will

• Develop 4 new recipes on a weekly basis, hitting key metrics to include cost, nutritional guidelines & processing restrictions
• Develop products with specific dietary requirements including but not limited to Paleo, Gluten-Free, Vegan & Keto
• Use online resources to input & track all aspects of development for full transparency within the department
• Write all required instructions for each product formula using standardized language, with a focus on ease of execution for the consumer
• Bench top test all formulas with Culinary Team panel tasting & make data driven decisions & updates
• Use consumer data trends as the foundation for all development
• Track multiple checkpoints of each product formula to hit key weekly deliverables
• Participate in weekly collaboration with Culinary, Editorial & Procurement teams
• Learn & apply knowledge of all the working aspects that are required to develop, produce & ship products to create effective new product formulas
• Work closely with the culinary manager, fellow recipe developers & CPS manager across various stage gates. Additionally, work with cross-functional team members in menu planning, photography & social media
• Apply expertise to create new product opportunities & to overcome obstacles in new product design
• Identify & make recommendations for process improvements

You are

• Recipe Development : Analyze feedback on recipes & make adjustments to perfect recipes & document precise directions. Be a subject matter expert in all brand specific ingredients & use them & their weights correctly.
• Timelines & Deliverables : Meets deadlines with a strong sense of urgency & adaptability.
• Communication : Seeks & shares relevant information, opinions, & judgments. Explains the context of interrelated situations, asks probing questions, & solicits multiple sources of advice prior to taking action when appropriate.
• Teamwork : Listens actively & takes initiative to actively participate in team interactions with a wide range of stakeholders.

Handles conflict empathetically.

• Problem-Solving : Draws on their knowledge or actively seek out input from pertinent sources to identify key information & data to share with stakeholders to support decisions.
• Accountability : Checks assumptions about mutual expectations & clarifies standards of overall performance. Monitors day-to-day performance & takes corrective action when needed to ensure desired performance is achieved.
• Initiative : Volunteers to undertake tasks that stretch their capability. Identifies who can provide support & procures their input.

Identifies problems & acts to prevent & solve them.

You have

• Culinary degree or certification from an accredited program, Food Science background a plus
• 1+ year in Recipe Product Development
• Creative mindset to quickly change & adapt to new processes & change
• Excellent time management & communication skills
• Computer skills including Google Docs, Sheets, & Slides

Youll get

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, & company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, & parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, & Factor )
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, & LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, & dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks & responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

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