Corporate Chef Job at Furmano Foods, Inc., Northumberland, PA

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  • Furmano Foods, Inc.
  • Northumberland, PA

Job Description

Furmano Foods , is a single site manufacturer with 350 employees located in Northumberland, PA, celebrating our 104th year of providing delicious, wholesome foods! We are family-owned, 4th generation, growth-oriented business driven to exceed our customers' expectations by practicing biblical principles, providing exceptional service, and progressing continuously.

Furmano Foods Core Values:

• Safety

• Thankfulness

• Honesty

• Kindness

• Unity

• Diligence

• Stick-To-it-Iveness

Position Summary:

Furmano Foods is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Corporate Chef to lead our new

product development and food science initiatives . The ideal candidate will possess a deep

understanding of culinary techniques, food science principles, and Foodservice Operator

and Retail Consumer trends. This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to

manage tactical execution and detail in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Proven

ability to manage projects from inception through commercialization working cross functionally to achieve goals on timeline.

Education:

(Include licenses, certifications, permits)

Preferred BS or advanced degree in Culinary Arts or Food

Science. Is active in industry associations and organizations i.e.,

Research Chef’s Association, IFT, etc.

Experience / Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in product development, culinary

• research; or related field

• Proven track record of successful product launches.

• Strong understanding of food science principles,

• including ingredient functionality, processing

• techniques, and sensory evaluation.

• Excellent project management and organizational

• skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced,

• collaborative environment.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft

• Word and Outlook.

• Experience in Food Manufacturing industry

• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data interpretation

Skills / Abilities:

Proficient in recipe and menu development. Solid

communication and presentation skills. Demonstrates the ability

to win business.

Physical Demands:

Good physical and mental health, sound judgment and high

moral standards and a sincere desire to work with individuals from varied backgrounds.

Travel approximately 25% of the time

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Product Development:

o Conceptualize, develop, and launch new food products

aligned with company objectives and market trends relative

to Foodservice operators and consumer facing Retail

products.

o Work with VP Sales & Marketing, Marketing team and New

Product Development group to conduct thorough market

research to identify consumer preferences and competitive

landscapes.

o Lead the New Product Development group to develop and

track the NPD pipeline. Vet new product ideas with

Operations and Manufacturing capabilities and capacity in

mind. Refresh existing assortment as needed to remain on

point with market preferences and ingredient trends.

o Work directly with customers to build customize products

whether to match an existing item or collaborate to build a

new item through ideation and feedback.

o Manage co-pack relationships as well as commercialization

and on-going manufacturing with third party partners.

o Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing,

R&D, Production, Operations, Quality) to bring products

from concept to commercialization.

o Develop and maintain detailed product specifications,

formulations, and process documentation.

o Conduct sensory evaluations and consumer testing to assess

product quality and acceptability.

Food Science:

o Apply food science principles to optimize product

development, ensuring product safety, quality, and shelf life.

o Research and implement new food technologies and

ingredients to enhance product innovation.

o Possess and maintain a strong understanding of food

regulations (e.g., FDA, GFSI etc.) and compliance standards.

o Conduct ingredient and supplier evaluations to ensure

product integrity.

o Work with and assist Quality Assurance through

commercialization process as needed (e.g., heat penetration

work for new items, testing and validation of raw materials)

Team Leadership and Support:

o Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation within the

team.

o Provide technical guidance and support to the culinary team.

o Assist with customer or trade show presentations as needed.

Business Acumen:

o Develop and manage Culinary and New Product

Development budgets.

o Analyze product performance and profitability to inform

future product strategies.

o Present product concepts and results to senior management.

Working Conditions:

Physical Environment

Manual Dexterity:

Audible / Visual Demands

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Employee Profit Sharing Bonus

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Northumberland, PA 17857 (Preferred)

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours,

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