Food Scientist - Meat

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (“GDK”) stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio features gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready‑to‑eat and plant‑based proteins, along with value‑added bakery products, reflecting our commitment to quality and authenticity. Serving over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and operating in the top 40 U.S. retailers, we continue to enrich dining experiences with Mediterranean flavors. Our Vision: To remain the leader in Greek, Mediterranean, and inspired world cuisine, bringing delicious flavors to every table or menu globally. Our Mission: To be the preferred and trusted choice for customers by delivering mutual value, acting with urgency, and upholding customer‑centricity, ownership, conscious leadership, and a competitive spirit. Responsibilities Lead multiple development projects focused on meat protein, plant‑based protein, and sauces, covering new products and improvements of current products. Assume technical leadership from concept development through successful commercialization, recommending new product concepts for development. Investigate product and process challenges, provide creative solutions, and resolve development and commercialization issues. Work cross‑functionally (Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Purchasing) to determine equipment, materials, and processes necessary to maximize capacity and optimize quality and differentiation. Identify and complete technical studies of ingredients, suppliers, and co‑packers relevant to project objectives and company standards. Ensure technically sound sensory panels are conducted for product development, shelf‑life studies, improvement of present products, and competitive testing. Recommend process improvements using scientific techniques, design experiments to enhance formulation, process, or equipment to deliver finished products meeting defined internal and external customer parameters. Familiarize with and evaluate competitive products in the marketplace to determine market opportunities for new products and application recommendations for current products. Provide raw material information and formulas to regulatory personnel to create nutritional and product analysis, and nutritional fact panels. Qualifications BS or MS degree in Food Science or related area with at least 3 years of product development experience in a food manufacturing environment. Previous USDA meat protein product development experience. Experience with Esha Genesis or equivalent nutritional program is a plus. Experience working in a food manufacturing environment. In‑depth experience with ingredients, flavors, and their functionalities. Experience with vendor/supplier contact for ingredient selection desirable. Strong technical knowledge. Solid written and verbal communication skills at all organizational levels. Computer skills including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Benefits Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs. Medical, Dental, and Vision options for you and your family. Safe‑harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting. Life, AD&D, Short and Long‑term Disability Programs. Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts. Health Savings Account Contributions. Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs. Paid Vacations and Holidays. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Target Compensation: $85,000 – $100,000, Bonus Potential: 10% Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods