Summary: The Product Developer transforms chef-created gold standards into functional, testable prototypes, supporting development, iteration, and validation of MVPs. Highlights: 1. Hands-on development of culinary product prototypes 2. Agile sprint development and rapid prototyping 3. Collaboration with culinary and technical teams Overview: 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. Responsibilities: **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. Qualifications: * 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.