Under the direction of the Director of Research & Development, the R&D Chef will execute daily tasks meant to elevate current recipes or bring new concepts to life, as well as any projects needed to uphold Crumbl's efforts to produce the Best Cookies in the World.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to hear the description of a new idea or receive a brief of a concept and can execute the project to create an accurate recipe.
- Responsible for helping the Director of Research & Development with special projects.
- Special Projects will require knowledge and execution of both baking cookies and savory recipes.
- Execute recipes that adhere to the Crumbl Standards and are based on the priority of the Cookie Calendar as directed by R&D leaders.
- Document and note all developments, projects, and recipes to report to the Head of Research & Development, Director of Cookie Development, and other leaders in appropriate internal communication tools.
- Assists testing team and product management team to ensure quality execution of cookie recipes for assessment and testing.
- Ability to simultaneously follow a recipe and be organized with notes on changes.
- Write new recipes with weight, processes, and insights as recipes are being developed.
- Cleaning, organization, and maintenance of the Test Kitchen alongside other bakers.
- Ability to pivot and take constructive criticism.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years experience in a fast-paced, creative, professional culinary setting.
- A comprehensive understanding of cookies/pastry is required.
- Formal culinary degree/education is required.
- A comprehensive understanding of general food science.
- Exemplary decorating skills and attention to detail when it comes to quality standards.
- Utah Food Handlers Permit.
- Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
- Highly organized and self-motivated.
- Time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to create structure and prioritize work.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented culture.
- Flexible and adaptable; able to work and thrive in ambiguity.
- Team player.