With opportunity to develop to a Concept & Development Chef
 
Nestlé Institute of Food Sciences

Position Snapshot

Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland 
Institute: Nestlé Institute of Food Sciences
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time
Type of contract: permanent 

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What we offer at Nestlé

Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits

Position Summary

Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, employs approximately 1000 people and is comprised of five Nestlé Institutes: Food Sciences, Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences, Packaging Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences. For an overview of our research activities follow this link or read more about Nestlé Research at our website. Please follow us on Nestlé R&D on LinkedIn.

Learn more about the Institute of Food Sciences here.

We are looking for a Culinary Specialist, with the potential to develop into a Concept & Development Chef in the short term. Therefore, experience in product development on an industrial scale would be advantageous.

As Culinary Specialist / Concept & Development Chef at Nestlé Research you will be part of a Team of international Development Chefs and the Nestlé global chef network with more than 60 members contributing to create exciting culinary products in

projects for various categories and markets globally.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.

A Day in the Life of a Culinary Specialist (Concept & Development Chef)

• Generate new concept ideas for future food products by leveraging the expertise of a cross-functional team and present these concepts to key stakeholders
• Develop recipes for culinary products based on development requests, including creating flavor and texture profiles, determining costs, composing ingredient statements (in accordance with local legislation), ensuring safety, and considering packaging requirements
• Create Food/Culinary products that cater to the local taste, texture, and appearance preferences of a specific market or region
• Translate abstract themes, scientific findings, and new technologies and processes into tangible food and food experiences
• Stay updated on and scout for new food trends through personal networks
• Contribute to various creative sessions by sharing culinary knowledge and expertise
• Teach cooking and enhance understanding of cuisine
• Participate in all culinary lunch, dinner, and catering events, exceeding guest expectations and creating memorable food experiences
• Continuously develop knowledge in terms of raw material expertise and industrial feasibility
• Prepare taste-testing sessions, conduct test series, and participate in product benchmarking
• Plan and coordinate prototyping and development activities within the project timeline
• Document tests and tastings, and contribute to the preparation of relevant documents

What will make you successful

• Apprenticeship as a cook or culinary degree
• Knowledge of food in general, including various ingredients, ethnic cuisines, and regional specialties
• 5 years of experience in the high-end hospitality/catering industry in multiple countries, preferably with experience working in an international 5-star hotel company as a Chef de cuisine or above (Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef)
• Previous experience in product development on an industrial scale in any food category is advantageous
• Collaborating effectively with scientists and cross-functional project teams, approaching tasks with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Fluency in English is mandatory (written and spoken) French is a plus

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.
We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.
Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.