RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CHEF

Healthy Living is a locally owned, independent chain of supermarkets with a mission to fuel a passion for great food, health, and well-being. The company is devoted to providing super healthful, innovative, and delicious food while maintaining a deep devotion to local farmers and producers. They also strive to maintain a vibrant role in their community and provide outstanding hospitality to their customers. Healthy Living serves communities in Vermont and New York.

This is a full-time on-site Research and Development (R&D) Chef role located in South Burlington, VT. Working with our Category Manager for Culinary, the R&D Chef will be responsible for creating and testing new recipes, developing menus, and using training iniatives to ensure that all culinary creations meet Healthy Living's rigid standards for super healthful, innovative, and delicious foods. The R&D Chef will also work with various departments, such as Marketing and Purchasing, to develop and refine products from concept to launch.

• Culinary degree 
• 3-5 years of experience in a management role
• 1-2 years teaching experience in a culinary program
• Experience in supervising, training, and managing kitchen staff
• Knowledge in nutritional analysis and ability to create recipes that meet specific dietary needs
• Experience in recipe creation, menu development, and product launch