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Intellectual Ventures

Research and Development Chef (6-Month Contract)

Job Overview

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Work Schedule

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Benefits

collaborative work environment
opportunities for professional growth
Access to cutting-edge culinary tools and techniques
Contribution to high-profile projects
Creative and innovative team culture

Job Description

The Cooking Lab, located in Bellevue, Washington, is the esteemed publisher behind several critically acclaimed culinary publications, including Modernist Cuisine (2011), Modernist Cuisine at Home (2012), The Photography of Modernist Cuisine (2013), Modernist Bread (2017), Modernist Pizza (2021), Food and Drink (2023), and Modernist Bread at Home (2024). This interdisciplinary team comprises food scientists, development chefs, culinary experts, as well as business and marketing professionals, all passionately dedicated to revolutionizing the culinary arts through the innovative application of scientific principles and experimental techniques. The Cooking Lab prides itself on fostering a collaborative environment where creativity meets science, resulting in pioneering... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Degree or certification in Pastry or Culinary Arts
  • Minimum 5 years of professional pastry experience, with high volume lamination production experience preferred
  • At least 2 years in a product development or R&D role preferred
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills

Job Qualifications

  • Degree or certification in Pastry or Culinary Arts
  • Minimum 5 years of professional pastry experience, with high volume lamination production experience preferred
  • At least 2 years in a product development or R&D role preferred
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills

Job Duties

  • Meticulously follow experimental protocols developed by the Pastry Manager and Food Science team
  • Prepare baked good samples for data in an efficient and highly organized manner
  • Thoroughly document, accurately label, and effectively communicate all recipe iterations, testing outcomes, and process adjustments
  • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving approaches during the experimental process
  • Apply advanced baking and pastry techniques to achieve the most consistent results possible, with a special emphasis on lamination ability
  • Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and data production
  • Collaborate with the culinary team to maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness on a daily basis
  • Work effectively with cross-functional teams including Editorial, Marketing and Photography

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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