Culinary Developer, Culinary Development

Reporting to the Manager III of Culinary Development this Culinary Development Chef delivers hands-on product development and data-driven support for prepared foods programs. You will partner closely with the Culinary Development team to execute category strategies drive enterprise-level innovation and ensure the highest quality food reaches our customerswith a relentless focus on recipe testing precision writing and flawless program launch support.

The ideal candidate is highly articulate intellectually curious and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring strong active listening verbal and written communication skills including the ability to present and discuss complex culinary and operational information with cross-functional stakeholders.



Key job responsibilities
Recipe Development & Testing
- Execute rigorous recipe testing with a focus on yield accuracy methodology precision and scalability across store formats.
- Perform end-to-end activities associated with program development: trend research recipe ideation testing creation and submission with all required documentation.
- Develop clear replicable supporting documents and tools that ensure successful program launches across all stores.
- Capture step-by-step recipe photography to support training materials and operational guides.
Operational Excellence
- Follow and enforce established procedures including Weights and Measures health and sanitation and safe work practices.
- Maintain a clean sanitary and organized working environment; uphold equipment standards in accordance with Amazon and Whole Foods Market cleanliness and safety protocols.
- Assist with periodic inventory checks and report safety violations or hazards immediately.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Provide kitchen leadership by modeling expected behaviors maintaining high energy and fostering a strong work ethic across the team.
- Support the team leader and all team members with kitchen functions contributing to a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Help maintain facility security and perform additional duties as assigned.


A day in the life
Drive culinary innovation from concept to customer. As a Culinary Development Chef you will own the end-to-end development of recipes culinary content and scalable processes that elevate prepared foods programs across Amazon and Whole Foods Market. From ideation and recipe testing through venue design employee training packaging costing and launch executionyou bring bold ideas to life while promoting a culture of hospitality that enhances every customer and team member experience through food.

- 5 years of progressive experience in a culinary or baking field.
- Demonstrated proficiency in recipe development recipe management kitchen organization and nutrition fundamentals.
- Strong culinary skills with the ability to taste and evaluate products for quality consistency and customer appeal.
- Computer proficiency in Word Excel Outlook and Chef Tec (or equivalent recipe management software).
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to follow complex recipes culinary measurements and methods with precision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present information clearly and respectfully to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to quickly process feedback iterate and deliver results under tight timelines.
- Self-motivated solution-oriented mindset with a genuine desire to learn grow and push culinary boundaries.

- Experience with food photography or willingness to learn photography basics and operate professional camera equipment.
- Knowledge of emerging food trends dietary preferences and competitive landscape in grocery/prepared foods.
- Ability to knowledgeably communicate recipe details food characteristics health benefits and differentiators that set Amazon and Whole Foods Market apart.
- Familiarity with Amazons Leadership Principles and ability to apply them in daily work.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at TX AUSTIN - 63800.00 - 111500.00 USD annually