Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Meijer
Job overview
The Research and Development Chef at Meijer leads the development of innovative food products, influencing customer satisfaction and company growth through culinary expertise and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing food product formulations, collaborating with manufacturing, marketing, and merchandising teams, supporting product scale-up and commercialization, conducting market research, managing labeling and sourcing activities, and representing culinary expertise at trade shows.
Compensation and benefits
Meijer offers weekly pay, scheduling flexibility, paid parental leave, paid education assistance, team member discounts, and development programs for career advancement.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a culinary degree and preferably a bachelor's degree, 5-7 years of food product development experience, manufacturing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage product development from concept to market.
Career development
The company provides development programs for advancement and career growth, encouraging personal growth and leadership within the Meijer family.
Work environment and culture
Meijer emphasizes a family-oriented culture focused on community service, leadership, personal growth, and development opportunities.
Company information
Meijer is a family company committed to serving people and communities, with a focus on innovative food products and customer solutions.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Meijer Foods Research and Development Team, collaborating with manufacturing, merchandising, marketing, and business development teams.
Unique job features
The role offers unique opportunities to influence product innovation pipelines, participate in trade shows, and work on both domestic and international travel.
Company overview
Meijer is a leading American supercenter chain that operates over 240 stores across the Midwest. Founded in 1934 by Hendrik Meijer in Greenville, Michigan, the company has grown to offer a wide range of products including groceries, clothing, electronics, and household goods. Meijer generates revenue through its retail operations, which include both in-store and online sales, as well as through its private-label brands. Known for pioneering the "one-stop shopping" concept, Meijer remains a family-owned business with a strong commitment to community involvement and sustainability initiatives.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your culinary expertise and experience in food product development, emphasizing your ability to take products from concept through scale-up to commercialization, as this aligns with Meijer's focus on innovation and manufacturing collaboration.
Emphasize your skills in cross-functional teamwork, particularly your experience working with manufacturing, marketing, merchandising, and business development teams, showcasing your ability to influence product innovation and customer solutions.
Apply through multiple platforms such as Meijer's corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where Meijer is posting this role to increase your application visibility and chances.
Connect with current Meijer R&D team members or those in the Food Manufacturing division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Meijer product launches, expressing enthusiasm for Meijer's innovation in food products, or asking about their experience with product scale-up and commercialization.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'food product development,' 'culinary innovation,' 'formulation development,' 'scale-up,' 'commercialization,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to ensure your resume passes the initial screening.
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