13 November 2025 #### **Description** **Do you want to join an institution that is a pioneer internationally in gastronomy and its entire value chain?** **Are you interested in culinary innovation?** At **GOe Tech Center**, the interdisciplinary research and innovation center of the **Basque Culinary Center**, we are seeking to hire a **Culinary Innovation Chef**. **Our main areas of work:** * Identify international trends and cutting-edge techniques in gastronomy. * Generate and transfer culinary-technical knowledge to the gastronomic sector and society. * Research and document how to transform raw materials into high-value gastronomic foods using advanced, science-based techniques with process control. * Develop innovative products and concepts with culinary creativity and scalability in mind. **If you join our team, your day-to-day responsibilities will include...** * Designing, formulating, and testing culinary developments and prototypes. * Developing formulations for new products and innovative recipes, and presenting results to clients and companies. * Coordinating projects, their documentation, and regular client communication. * Supporting multi-area projects developed in parallel with different teams at the center. * Collaborating on commercial efforts to identify and acquire new clients/projects, including internationally, through technical and economic proposals. * Occasionally conducting showcookings and workshops to share the innovation and research work carried out. #### **Requirements** **What we would like you to have...** * Proven experience in professional cooking and advanced culinary techniques, along with solid knowledge of traditional cuisine. * More than 8 years of professional experience. * Formal education in fields related to gastronomy. * Advanced level of English (spoken and written). **You will stand out if...** * You have the ability to work in interdisciplinary environments (science, technology, health, sustainability, etc.). * You have strong people management and teamwork skills. * Your oral and written communication skills are excellent (technical documentation, reports and presentations, lectures, workshops, recordings, and interaction with key stakeholders). * You are proficient in advanced office software tools. * You have rigorously documented prototypes and recipes, ensuring reproducibility and traceability. * You are meticulous, detail-oriented, and disciplined in following protocols. * You hold a valid driver's license; having your own vehicle will be considered a plus. **We offer:** * Joining a dynamic and internationally connected environment. * Working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team. * Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work. * Autonomy to perform and grow professionally. * Working in an inclusive environment. Additionally, if you have a disability certificate, please inform us so we can ensure you receive appropriate support. **Do you think you fit our team? Send us your application! We look forward to hearing from you!** To apply for this job opportunity, please attach your CV (PDF or Word) including your contact details so we can reach you.