Associate Development Chef (m/f/d)

About Givaudan

Givaudan is a global leader in Fragrance & Beauty and Taste & Wellbeing. We celebrate the beauty of human experience by creating for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with our customers we deliver food experiences, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. In 2023, Givaudan employed 16,260 people worldwide and achieved CHF 6.9 billion in sales with a free cash flow of 13.3%. With a heritage that stretches back over 250 years, we are committed to driving long-term, purpose-led growth by improving people's health and happiness and increasing our positive impact on nature. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Discover more at www.givaudan.com

Associate Development Chef (m/f/d)

Overall mission:

Help prepare culinary samples and participate in evaluations and testing, supporting our culinary application processes according to our goals and EH&S policies.

You will be based in Kemptthal (Zurich) and report to the Product Development Manager.

Culinary Products

• Help prepare basic culinary application samples as requested for customer briefs, product development needs, technology performance assessments, quality control standards, and sensory evaluations.

• Maintain accurate records of recipes and documentation in company database software to ensure consistency and traceability in culinary applications.

• Ensure an organized stock of raw materials and ingredients in the kitchen, facilitating efficient preparation and response to culinary requests.

• Maintain a collection of flavours and ingredients in the kitchen for immediate response to briefs and application requests, ensuring accessibility and proper storage.

• Assist chefs and technologists in complex culinary projects, providing support in the execution of innovative food and beverage solutions.

• Help evaluate raw materials, new technologies, and flavour profiles in food products, providing feedback on sensory performance and quality.

Food Experience

• Help enhance the sensory and overall food experiences by preparing samples that reflect customer expectations and market trends.

• Participate in the development and presentation of culinary samples for customer engagements, emphasizing the sensory appeal and unique attributes of our creations.

Environmental Health & Safety

• Maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment following EH&S policies and good laboratory practices.

• Participate in safety training and follow established EH&S guidelines during daily tasks and activities, promoting a culture of safety within the kitchen.

• Report any safety hazards or concerns to supervisors, contributing to environmental health and safety in culinary operations.

You:

• Culinary Degree from an accredited University or an equivalent apprenticeship

• Minimum 0-1 years of work experience in the flavor, retail, or food service industries

• Minimum 2+ years of work leading a kitchen brigade

• Experience with research documentation protocol

• Basic knowledge of common cooking equipment and materials used to perform responsibilities

• Basic knowledge of Givaudan safety, hygiene, and environmental guidelines/requirements

• Basic working knowledge of common ingredients

• Practical knowledge of basic and advanced cooking techniques of the region

• Tasting skills and ability to describe the flavour profile of a product

• Effectively participate on customer projects including customer visits

• Basic knowledge of multiple regional cuisines regarding ingredients and traditional aspects of the cooking style

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