The Senior Culinary Product Developer will lead product research, development, and innovation initiatives for Whole Foods Market within the fresh foods categories. This role will be responsible for developing new products from ideation through launch, ensuring adherence to quality standards while maintaining cost efficiency and food safety compliance. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of our fresh foods categories while working with innovative products and technologies in a dynamic environment.

Key job responsibilities
Lead product development projects from concept to commercialization, including recipe development, testing, and optimization

Conduct product research and competitive analysis to identify market trends and opportunities

Develop and maintain product specifications, preparation instructions, and documentation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including category, procurement, marketing, and quality assurance

Lead product cuttings, benchmarking, and sensory evaluations

Work with supplier partners on formulation development and first production management

Ensure all products meet company quality standards and ingredient requirements

Provide technical expertise in food science and manufacturing processes

Develop and validate cooking instructions and preparation methods