R&D Test Kitchen Cook

Within our Corporate GRDQ / Test Kitchen team located in Denver Leprino is seeking an R&D Test Kitchen Cook to help expand our product innovation and quality initiatives! We take pride in creating exceptional dairy products, which is why we invest in talent, technology, and continuous improvement.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $21.64 and $24.34. This position has an annual target bonus of 3.5%.

Prepare and organize cheese samples for evaluation and customer submissions.

Conduct product evaluations, documenting results to support product quality and development.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the test kitchen, warehouse workspace, and R&D storage areas.

Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety guidelines.

Support plant trials by preparing materials and assisting with test procedures.

Participate in customer dinners, trade shows, and training events, ensuring a professional and engaging presentation.

Safely operate kitchen and pilot plant equipment, such as ovens, shredders, and mixers.

Communicate observations and challenges to the Test Kitchen Manager to support process improvements.

Manage inventory levels of necessary supplies to maintain an efficient workspace.

Access and utilize internal and external databases for product research and development needs.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications): A bachelors degree in food science or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience. Experience working in the food industry with a focus on food science or food safety. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. The ability to work a weekly 3/2 (office/home) hybrid schedule.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

Experience using SAP or similar inventory and documentation systems.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams.

A passion for food innovation and an eagerness to contribute to product development.

Leprino Foods is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all team members feel valued and empowered. Join us in shaping the future of dairy innovation!

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino Foods history dates back over 70 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. Weve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino Foods is the worlds largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the Worlds Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company. To help us achieve that bold vision, were looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three passionate individuals in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to well over 5,000 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?