Retail Culinary and Product Development Manager Job at Gold Creek Foods, Gainesville, GA

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  • Gold Creek Foods
  • Gainesville, GA

Job Description

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

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday,

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