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Research & Development Chef

HelloFresh
Aurora, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Job Description

Job Description

At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as : Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.

Research &Development Chef Innovation

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a Reasearch and Development Chef.  As an R&D Chef, you will be at the forefront of our culinary innovation, responsible for conceiving and developing cutting-edge food products and recipes that resonate with consumer preferences and align with our company's strategic goals. Your role demands a distinctive fusion of culinary mastery, food science acumen, and a deep awareness of evolving market trends. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the creation of market-leading culinary concepts that capture the essence of our brand and cater to the diverse tastes of the mass market.

You will …

  • Innovate and experiment with culinary concepts, ingredients, and techniques to create unique and marketable food products in line with company objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, production, and quality control, to ensure seamless integration of R&D initiatives into the overall product strategy.
  • Conduct thorough research on consumer trends, market demands, and competitor offerings to inform and inspire the development of new and differentiated culinary concepts.
  • Utilize your expertise in food science to optimize recipes for taste, texture, and shelf stability while adhering to quality standards and cost parameters.
  • Lead tastings, presentations, and discussions to communicate the value proposition of R&D initiatives, incorporating feedback from internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Stay abreast of industry advancements, emerging technologies, and evolving consumer preferences to continuously refine and elevate the company's culinary offerings.

You are…

  • You are a visionary culinary professional with a passion for pushing the boundaries of flavor, texture, and presentation, consistently demonstrating a creative and forward-thinking mindset.
  • Possessing a strong blend of culinary expertise and food science knowledge, you are adept at translating conceptual ideas into tangible and market-ready products that meet both culinary and business objectives.
  • Your keen understanding of consumer trends enables you to anticipate and respond to evolving tastes, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of the culinary landscape.
  • As a collaborative team player, you thrive in cross-functional environments, effectively communicating and integrating feedback to refine and enhance culinary concepts.
  • Detail-oriented and quality-focused, you bring precision to the development process, balancing creativity with a commitment to meeting stringent quality standards and cost considerations.
  • With a proactive and adaptable approach, you embrace continuous learning and stay informed about industry advancements, emerging technologies, and scientific innovations in the food sector.
  • You have…

  • A proven track record of successfully developing and launching innovative food products that have gained market acceptance.
  • Strong culinary and food science background with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar R&D role within the food industry.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret consumer trends, translating insights into actionable and marketable culinary concepts.
  • Exceptional project management skills, ensuring timely and efficient execution of R&D initiatives from ideation to product launch.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex culinary concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in staying current with industry advancements, scientific research, and emerging technologies related to food product development.
  • You’ll get…

  • Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
  • Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
  • Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain
  • This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

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    Illinois Pay Range

    100,000—$110,000 USD

    About HelloFresh

    We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers’ homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!

    At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.

    We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.

    To learn more about what it's like working inside HelloFresh, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

    HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at :

  • Europe : EUaccommodations@hellofresh.com
  • APAC : APACaccommodations@hellofresh.com
  • United States : USCandidateAccommodations@hellofresh.com
  • Canada : CAaccommodations@hellofresh.com
  • Salary : $100,000 - $110,000

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