Are you ready to be part of something bigger? At Lite n' Easy, we are not just about meals; we are about transforming lives through better eating habits. We make it effortless for Aussies to embrace healthier choices, whether they are on a weight loss journey or simply aiming to maintain a balanced lifestyle. As a team, we pour our passion into crafting meals that are not only nutritious but also bursting with flavour.
What is in it for you?
Supportive Environment: Work alongside enthusiastic individuals in our Banyo, Brisbane Head office.
Benefits: Enjoy perks like secure onsite parking, product discounts, access to our free onsite gym, plus much more.
Meaningful Work: Join a team committed to making a positive impact on wellness and sustainability.
Job Description
Are you passionate about transforming how Australians eat? Do you thrive in a creative, fast-paced environment where food meets innovation? As part of our continued growth, commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we're excited to welcome a Development Chef to our Research & Development team in Brisbane. Reporting to the Group R&D Manager, you'll play a key role in developing new meal concepts, challenging existing products and processes to elevate and evolve our current range.
Key Responsibilities:
* Creating new meal concepts aligned with market trends, target customer demographic and customer need
* Challenging and improving existing products and processes.
* Collaborating across departments including commercial, production and technical teams.
* Conducting consumer testing and taste panels.
* Ensuring new products meet food safety standards and are commercially viable.
* Maintaining high standards of hygiene and GMP in the R&D kitchen.
* Supporting benchtop handover and upscaling activities with the Food Technology team.
* Preparing meals for internal assessments and photography.
About You:
* Minimum 5 years' experienceas a chef or product development role.
* Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery.
* Strong food knowledge and creativity.
* A methodical approach and understanding of both the art and science of cooking.
* Ability to scale ingredients, assemble bench samples, and perform test kitchen tasks independently.
* Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
* Understands the importance of GMP guidelines and safety procedures.
* Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
* Resilience and adaptability to changing priorities.
* Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Are you ready for your next challenge? Apply now and join one of Australia's most successful and leading food manufacturing company. Must have full Australian work rights.
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