Product Developer (m/f/d)

Participation in the development of new food service products – from idea finding to formulation development to market launch. Observing market and nutrition trends and deriving innovative product ideas. Creation and maintenance of technical documents (receptors, specifications, raw materials and parts lists). Planning and implementation of product and stability tests including evaluation and documentation of the results. Close cooperation with procurement, quality assurance and production to select suitable raw materials, ensuring HACCP, declaration and quality requirements. Support for scale-up from pilot testing to series production as well as for economic calculations and process analyses. Coordination with Marketing, Sales and Regulatory Affairs at product launches. Optimization of existing products for quality, cost and sustainability. Careful documentation and communication of development progress and results.

You have a completed training as a cook or kitchen master, ideally supplemented by a further education to the food technician – or you bring a study in the field of food technology, food science or nutrition or a comparable qualification. You have already gained first experience in product development in food service or a related area – or bring the motivation to develop your practical experience. Food safety, HACCP, declaration and allergen management are familiar to you. You have basic knowledge of recipe management, cost calculation and raw material assessment. You work structured, document carefully and have a good understanding of quality assurance and regulatory requirements. You can control MS Office safely; Experience with goods management systems (e.g. CSB) is a plus. You convince with creativity, technical understanding and communication strength – and enjoy developing solutions together in the team. You are pragmatic, committed and open to new things – with the aim of designing products that delight customers and kitchens alike. They're bringing travel readiness.

A varied area of responsibility in a family business that is long-term and in which you combine culinary know-how with technological development. The opportunity to accompany your ideas from the kitchen to the market. Occupational pensions. Net benefits. A permanent employment relationship. In addition, you work in a dedicated team that focuses on quality, sustainability and innovation, and you get room for personal and professional development in a growing food industry company. .