The Product Developer plays a key role in transforming chef-created gold standards into functional, testable product prototypes and recipes. This role is highly hands-on—supporting the development, iteration, and validation of MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) that bridge culinary intent with real-world technical feasibility.Working within the Product Development and process development team, this role contributes to prototype builds, preparation system testing, documentation, and early-stage scale-up activities. The Product Developer ensures speed, accuracy, and craftsmanship in every development cycle.

Prototype and MVP Development:• Execute hands-on development of early culinary product prototypes based on direction from Chefs and senior product developers.• Support product evaluations, reformulations, and recipe adjustments to align with gold-standard targets.• Test products across preparation systems (oven, microwave, sous-vide, etc.) to ensure consistency, usability, and quality.• Document preparation parameters and product performance to support product iteration and scale-up.• Provide input on product handling, quality challenges and pack-out implications.Agile Sprint Development• Organize samples, build variants, and prepare materials for sprint reviews and tastings.• Participate in sprints development, supporting rapid prototyping, controlled testing, and iteration cycles.Collaboration & Scale-Up Support• Work closely with the Product Development, Process development and Supply Chain teams to prepare products for pilot trials.• Support troubleshooting during early-stage co-manufacturing or test production runs.Documentation & Record Keeping• Maintain accurate logs of formulas, build notes, test results, ingredients challenges and learnings, etc.• Ensure traceability and development hygiene for all product iterations.

Success in This Role Looks Like• High-quality, well-documented prototypes delivered on time.• Strong collaboration and communication with culinary, technical, and operational partners.• Rapid iteration with clear learnings feeding into the next development cycle.• Prototypes that are practical, consistent, and ready for handoff to senior developers or scale-up leads.

• Degree in Food Science, Culinary Innovation, Food Technology, Product Design, or related field preferred.• At least 5 years of hands-on product development experience in food, culinary innovation, or R&D kitchens.• Experience working with preparation systems (oven, microwave, sous-vide) and basic understanding of product behavior during the final application.• Strong practical culinary ability to prototype quickly and accurately.• Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous R&D environments.• Familiarity with pilot production or co-man processes is a plus.• Excellent organization, documentation, collaboration and communication skills.