Associate development chef (m/f/d)

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

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

Our Benefits:

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• 40-hour working week
• Additional paid days off
• Favourable pension fund contributions
• Subsidised meals in the Staff restaurant / You benefit from a discounted catering offer (incl. lunch)
• Sport and leisure club (amenities/showers on site)
• Discounts at the company shop
• Subsidised: REKA vouchers and SBB half-fare travelcard
• Worldwide private accident coverage and free choice of hospital

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow. Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.