Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings.

Join the Scaling Team at Home Chef, a leading meal kit company dedicated to making home cooking convenient and delicious. We are seeking a talented Commercialization Manager to join our Scaling Team within the Operations Group. This individual will play a crucial role in translating recipe concepts from our R&D chefs into scalable, high-quality products for mass production. If you're passionate about culinary innovation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want you on our team.

• Collaborate closely with R&D chefs to understand recipe concepts and requirements for scaling while maintaining taste, quality, and consistency.
• Conduct comprehensive recipe analysis to identify potential challenges and opportunities for optimization in mass production.
• Develop scaled-up versions of recipes suitable for mass production, ensuring compliance with food safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Coordinate product trials with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, and quality assurance, to refine processes and ensure successful implementation.
• Work closely with cooks in the production kitchens to provide hands-on training and support, ensuring they understand and can execute scaled recipes effectively.
• Conduct sensory evaluations of scaled recipes to assess taste, texture, appearance, and overall quality, making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Develop and document standardized procedures, specifications, and best practices for production processes to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients and packaging materials that meet cost, quality, and sustainability requirements.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to production teams to facilitate continuous improvement in recipe execution and process efficiency.
• Stay informed about industry trends, technological advancements, and culinary innovations to drive continuous improvement in products and processes.
• Proactively identify opportunities for innovation and optimization to enhance product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Travel Required: Up to 30%

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a chef in a commercial kitchen or food manufacturing environment, with a focus on recipe development and scaling.
• Strong understanding of food science principles, culinary techniques, and ingredient functionality.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, quality assurance standards, and HACCP principles.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for excellence and continuous improvement.
• Experience with recipe management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent preferred.

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