(Senior) Food Developer (m / f / d)

Your tasks

As a Food Developer (m / f / d), you will play a key role in shaping and expanding KoRo’s diverse product portfolio – from initial concept to market launch. This role brings together creativity in ideas, food formulation and food processing, blending it with a strong sense of market trends and delivered through a structured project execution. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll have the opportunity to drive innovation and make a tangible impact. Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify trends, market opportunities, and gaps in the existing assortment to propose new product concepts.
• Develop and implement product ideas in line with KoRo’s overall product strategy and brand vision.
• Manage the end-to-end product development process : briefing, sampling, internal coordination, testing, launch, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Management, Legal, Operations, and Marketing to ensure smooth project execution.
• Keep up with innovations in the food industry, including new technologies, ingredients, and consumer trends.

Your profile

• You have at least 5 years of experience in product development within the food industry.
• You hold a university degree in food technology, nutrition science, product management, or a comparable field.
• You live in Berlin / the surrounding area or are willing to relocate for your new position
• You are fluent in German and communicate confidently in English , both written and spoken.
• You have a strong grasp of quality standards, sensory evaluation, and end-to-end product lifecycle processes.
• You have a refined understanding of taste, texture, and ingredient functionality and you're confident when it comes to evaluating and iterating on product samples.
• You combine an entrepreneurial mindset with a hands‑on mentality – you take initiative, work independently, and push projects forward with ownership and speed.
• You bring strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate technically with suppliers, and effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders
• You’re passionate about food innovation, consumer trends, and creating products that truly resonate with our customers.

What you can expect from us

• Our diverse team is ready to be enriched and inspired by your ideas : help building the future of food retailing in our fast-growing start-up!
• Extensive onboardings which will prepare you for your various and challenging tasks
• Flexible working hours and home office options to ensure a good work-life balance
• A beautiful and modern office in Berlin Schöneberg, easy to reach by public transport – and we cover the costs of your monthly BVG (public transport Berlin) ticket
• Find your way (back) to the gym thanks to fitness cooperations with Urban Sports Club or FitX
• Optimal performance thanks to a modern MacBook.
• Well equipped office kitchen with fresh fruit, delicious KoRo snacks, coffee and tea
• 20 % discount in our KoRo online store
• Regular team events and joint activities as well as legendary company parties

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