The Culinary Assurance & Implementation Lead supports the successful execution, consistency, and quality of Kevin's Natural Foods products throughout the manufacturing process. Reporting to the Manager of Culinary Assurance & Implementation, this role partners closely with Operations, QC, and R&D teams to help ensure products are produced safely, accurately, and consistently across internal manufacturing facilities and co-manufacturing partners.
This position serves as a key culinary resource, supporting the implementation and maintenance of product standards, flavor integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a flexible mindset, with experience in food manufacturing and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do:
Support the consistent execution of flavor, texture, appearance, portioning, and finished product standards across internal manufacturing sites and co-manufacturers.
Maintain and update culinary SOPs, preparation guidelines, build sheets, and sensory standards under the direction of department leadership.
Serve as a day-to-day culinary support resource for manufacturing teams, reinforcing standards, consistency, and best practices.
Assist in the delivery of training for Operations, QA, R&D, and Production teams on culinary standards, quality drivers, and critical control points.
Collaborate closely with Quality and Food Safety partners to support compliance with HACCP, GMP, regulatory, and company requirements.
Help ensure culinary processes align with sanitation protocols, allergen control procedures, labeling accuracy, and food safety standards.
Assist with investigations related to consumer complaints, product holds, quality concerns, and deviations from standards.
What You’ll Need:
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:
Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces on a mission to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Co-founded by Kevin McCray who battled an auto-immune disorder for years, Kevin's Natural Foods was born from his desire to make clean eating seamlessly fit into any lifestyle. Shockingly delicious and made with clean ingredients, Kevin’s products are ready in minutes and always free from gluten, soy, and refined sugar.
In 2023, Kevin’s Natural Foods joined the Mars Food & Nutrition family, allowing us to expand our reach, accelerate innovation, and bring our mission to even more households while staying true to the quality and integrity that define our brand. A true market disruptor, Kevin's is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand working to prove every day that proper nutrition can be as delicious as it is healthy.
Salary Range: $75,000.00- $90,000.00 annually + benefits + bonus
Compensation within this salary range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications
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