Culinary Operations Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: Edible Cuts Kenosha - Kenosha, WI 53144Edible 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. - Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with QA to ensure all products meet USDA, FDA, and GMP standards. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS Culinary Background: Formal culinary training or degree, with demonstrated experience as a Sous Chef, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or entry-level R&D culinary role. Production Knowledge: Hands-on experience transitioning recipes from kitchen prototypes to large-scale production runs, proficiency in writing batch formulas and SOPs. Leadership: Proven ability to manage high-volume prep schedules, organize large-scale ingredients, and develop kitchen staff. Precision & Documentation: Detail-oriented approach to ingredient measurement, recipe documentation, and process improvement. Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of food safety and production protocols; proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Sheets). Collaboration: Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally alongside Production, QA, Procurement. BENEFITS Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life & Disability: Employer-provided Life and Disability Insurance Retirement: 401(k) with employer matching Paid Time Off: Paid Vacation, PTO, and Sick Leave Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour Schedule: Monday – Friday 6am – 2:30pm W/Flexibility as needed Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person