Chef Application Development

As an Application Chef at Bayfield Food Ingredients, you will be an integral part of the dynamic culinary development team, where you will showcase the versatility and value of Bayfield's ingredients by developing innovative and delicious applications across various food categories. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop a wide variety of food applications using Bayfield's ingredients, including savory dishes, culinary products, snacks, beverages, and dairy-based products. - Conduct culinary trials and experiments to evaluate ingredient performance and sensory attributes. - Create detailed recipes, document ingredient lists, cooking instructions, and sensory evaluations. - Prepare and present food samples to internal and external stakeholders. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new product ideas and market positioning strategies. - Stay updated on culinary trends, consumer preferences, and the competitive landscape. - Maintain a clean and organized work environment in the culinary lab. - Participate in industry events, trade shows, and customer demonstrations. **Qualifications:** - Education: Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field preferred. - Experience: 3 to 6 years of professional culinary experience in a relevant setting. - Skills: Strong culinary skills, understanding of food science principles, creative thinking, excellent communication and presentation skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ability to work independently and as part of a team, attention to detail, and organizational skills. - Preferred: Experience working with food ingredients and/or in a food manufacturing environment, knowledge of sensory evaluation techniques.,