Product Development Director jobs in New Bedford, MA

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

Summary: The Product Development Chef will support the Product Development team, sales, marketing and all product development efforts through recipe development and presentations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Product Development:

• Collaborate with innovation, sales, marketing, production, regulatory, and FSQ to standardize the flow of new products and renovation of existing products from development through commercialization.
• Work with production, FSQ, and other essential personnel to ensure the appropriate scale-up process is followed for new products and processes.
• Assist with new ingredient evaluation and approvals.
• Assist the Regulatory and Product Management Team with recipes and nutritional labeling of new products, as needed.
• Collaborate and set key attributes and key product notes with quality assurance, quality control and production to develop “in line” and finished product specifications.
• Collaborate with Innovation, Marketing, and Product Management/Regulatory to develop culinary innovation through ideation meetings.
• Stay apprised of culinary and production trends and apply them in a meaningful manner to the department.
• Prepares the culinary center for customer demonstrations/product cuttings.
• Managing sample delivery and provide support to sales team members during cuttings. This includes shipping product samples, equipment, supplies, POS, and other materials needed.
• Participate in tradeshows, outside promotions and demonstrations when needed.
• Up to 20% travel may be required to support sales.
• Other duties with similar skill, work condition, and responsibility.

Education and/or Experience

• Culinary degree from a 4-year college or university
• 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

We offer:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 401k with Company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Program.