Food Development Lead - Sydney NSW
Company : Vow AU
The experience/skills you will bring:
- 8+ years in developing and delivering food products that have resonated with consumers.
- Ability to lead, support and work collaboratively within a cross-functional team of chefs, scientists, engineers and manufacturing technicians.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using functional materials to achieve exceptional textures in food products.
- A passion for pushing the boundaries of food and a willingness to explore unconventional approaches.
- Strong project management skills to guide product development from concept to market while anticipating issues before they occur.
- Spearhead the creation of new foods by working with and supporting a talented team of food scientists, chefs and engineers to deliver captivating textures, tastes and stories.
- Workshop new ideas alongside product marketing and showcase prototypes to customers to quickly gather feedback.
- Identify technical gaps (e.g. textures, flavours, delivery) within the team and set-up projects to address them.
- Work closely with scientists, engineers, designers and suppliers to integrate cutting-edge technologies and materials into food product development.