Our client is seeking a Contract Product Development Chef to bring culinary creativity, technical expertise, and commercial thinking together. This is a unique opportunity for a chef who enjoys being customer-facing, thrives in product innovation, and understands how great food is brought to life at scale. This position is located in Richmond, BC.
In this role, you’ll represent our client in front of food service and retail partners, lead hands-on product demonstrations, and play a key role in developing the next generation of ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat seafood products for national retail customers.
What You'll Receive:
30–40 hours per month (flexible; ideal for chefs with other professional commitments)
$80–$100 per hour, depending on experience
Direct contractor relationship
Long-term partnership potential for the right candidate
What You’ll Be Doing
Deliver engaging in-person product demonstrations for food service and retail clients
Customize recipes and applications to align with specific restaurant concepts and customer needs
Develop and refine recipes designed for large-scale manufacturing and commercialization
Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and R&D teams
Work in the test kitchen to iterate quickly and incorporate real-time feedback
What We’re Looking For
Experience as a Corporate Chef, Product Development Chef, or R&D Chef
Strong background in CPG, packaged foods, or food manufacturing
Proven ability to design recipes that translate from kitchen to commercial-scale production
Confidence in presenting and cooking live in front of customers and stakeholders
Culinary expertise in Western and/or Japanese cuisine
High standards for cleanliness, organization, and food safety
Based in the Lower Mainland and available for in-person demos and meetings
About Us
TPD is a leading workforce solutions provider with a mission to help individuals succeed by providing access to opportunities in jobs, careers, and professional development. A niche provider serving North America, we specialize in placing skilled candidates within the Manufacturing, Semiconductor, and Horticulture industries. Whether you seek flexible or permanent positions, we assist in starting, changing, or advancing careers in a way that aligns with your goals.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.