ph3Purpose of the Role /h3 pThe Product Developer plays a key role in transforming chef‑created gold standards into functional, testable product prototypes and recipes. This role is highly hands‑on—supporting the development, iteration, and validation of MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) that bridge culinary intent with real‑world technical feasibility. /p h3Overview /h3 pThe Product Developer plays a key role in transforming chef‑created gold standards into functional, testable product prototypes and recipes. This role is highly hands‑on—supporting the development, iteration, and validation of MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) that bridge culinary intent with real‑world technical feasibility. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 h3Prototype and MVP Development /h3 ul liExecute hands‑on development of early culinary product prototypes based on direction from Chefs and senior product developers. /li liWorks on simple projects in autonomy to deliver prototypes and scalable recipes /li liSupport product evaluations, reformulations, and recipe adjustments to align with gold‑standard targets /li liDocument preparation parameters and product performance to support product iteration and scale‑up. /li liProvide input on product handling, quality challenges and pack‑out implications. /li liOrganize samples, build variants, and prepare materials for sprint reviews and tastings. /li /ul h3Collaboration Scale‑Up Support /h3 ul liWork closely with the Chefs, Process development, Supply Chain and quality teams to prepare products for pilot trials.



/li liSupport troubleshooting during early‑stage co‑manufacturing or test production runs. /li liSupport the product development Managers in daily tasks for complex projects. /li liMaintain accurate logs of formulas, build notes, test results, ingredients challenges and learnings, etc. /li liEnsure traceability and development hygiene for all product iterations. /li /ul h3Success in This Role Looks Like /h3 ul liHigh‑quality, well‑documented prototypes delivered on time and within COGS /li liStrong collaboration and communication with culinary, technical, and operational partners. /li liRapid iteration with clear learnings feeding into the next development cycle. /li liPrototypes that are practical, consistent, and ready for handoff to senior developers or scale‑up leads. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liDegree in Food Science, Culinary Innovation, Food Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred. /li li7‑ 10 years of hands‑on product development experience in food, culinary innovation, or RD kitchens. /li liFSQA experience is a major plus /li liStrong practical culinary ability to prototype quickly and accurately. /li liComfortable in fast‑paced, ambiguous RD environments. /li liFamiliarity with pilot production or co‑manufacturing processes is a plus. /li liExcellent organization, documentation, collaboration and communication skills. /li liAbility to find solutions and proactivity complete the profile /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Product Developer, Culinary Innovation, Food Ventures (Barcelona)
🏢 PepsiCo
📍 Barcelona