Retail Culinary and Product Development Manager

Position: Retail Culinary and Product Development Manager

Company: Gold Creek Foods, LLC

Brand Focus: Quick n' Eat!

Job Type: Full-Time

Workplace: Certified Drug-Free Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Job Summary:

Gold Creek Foods is seeking an experienced and creative Retail Culinary and Product Development Manager to lead innovation for its Quick n' Eat! retail brand. This role is responsible for developing a continuous pipeline of innovative, frozen, multi-protein, further-processed retail products. Combining culinary leadership with product development expertise, this position will play a key role in supporting strategic marketing initiatives and brand growth in the retail space.

Responsibilities:

The Retail Culinary and Product Development Manager will oversee innovation and development efforts for the Quick n' Eat! brand, with a focus on frozen, multi-protein, further-processed retail items. The role involves researching consumer trends, identifying market opportunities, and creating bench samples that align with Gold Creek Foods’ core processing capabilities. This individual will maintain and manage a culinary/R&D lab, lead internal and external product tastings, and ensure seamless execution through the commercialization process. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including marketing, operations, and sales—is critical, as is the ability to independently manage multiple product development projects. This position is essential to sustaining a continuous flow of new product innovation that meets evolving consumer needs.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Proven experience in culinary product development, particularly in frozen or further-processed proteins

Strong R&D and lab management skills

Experience creating and evaluating bench samples

Full understanding of the commercialization process

Ability to lead customer presentations and sensory evaluations

Familiarity with FSIS labeling regulations and nutritional software (preferred)

Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple timelines

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Culinology, or related field

Benefits:

401(k) with company matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employee discounts

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person