• Culinologist

    Insight Global (Plano, TX)


    Job Description

    Insight Global is looking for a culinologist/research chef to join a global food and beverages company on a hybrid basis. As a Culinologist, the day is primarily spent in the kitchen (about 70% of your time), where you lead new product development by prototyping and refining recipes based on consumer insights and technical feasibility. You’ll translate trends and flavor preferences into scalable food concepts, collaborating closely with ingredient and seasoning partners like McCormick. Around 10% of your time involves travel—such as visiting flavor vendors in New Jersey—to stay connected with the latest ingredient innovations. The remaining time is spent managing emails, sourcing ingredients, coordinating with vendors, and documenting your work through detailed recipes, formulas, and data. This role requires comfort with ambiguity, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

     

    Pay rate: 30-35/hr

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

    Skills and Requirements

    • 3-5+ years of experience in food product development or culinary R&D role.

    • Background in food science, culinary science, or similar field.

    • Strong hands-on kitchen skills and understanding of ingredients and flavors.

    • Curious, creative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

    • Great communicator and team player. • Culinary school or professional certifications (RCA, ACF)

    • Experience with seasonings, flavors, or ingredient science

    • Familiarity with digital tools like Smartsheet or Microsoft Project