What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research & Development Chef position at Gecko Hospitality?
Job Title: R&D ChefLocation: Tracy, CASalary: $105K - $115K (DOE)Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTOAbout Company / Opportunity:We are looking to add an R&D Chef to the team at a mission-driven fresh food manufacturer dedicated to becoming America’s favorite producer of salads and healthy, fresh foods.What do we seek?The ideal candidate will have strong culinary expertise, a passion for creating new recipes and products, and the ability to manage multiple projects from concept to commercialization. They should be detail-oriented, able to document and analyze testing results, and develop products that meet both quality and cost targets. Staying on top of food trends, manufacturing processes, and emerging ingredients is essential, as is leading tastings, plant trials, and sample production.Responsibilities:Manage multiple work streams with confidenceProvide culinary expertise through concept creation and product developmentContribute across all product development stages, from ideation to manufacturingAccurately document testing and analytical dataResearch and share food trends and culinary innovations monthlyMaintain project scope and coordinate formula approval with commercializationDevelop products within cost targets through accurate ingredient costingLead and support product tastings, plant trials, and sample productionManage project timelines, deliverables, and support broader deadlinesMaintain an organized, clean workspace per SOPsReport weekly plans and progress to the Culinary Director
Salary : $105,000 - $115,000