Lab37
Culinary R&D Associate
Los Angeles, CA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$70k-$110kDetected 8 days ago
SketchRoboticsResearchHACCP
About the role
- You translate market opportunities and brand briefs into real food: the component systems, recipes, and operational playbooks that make our brands cook at scale.
- This isn't just an R&D role - you're helping define the culinary roadmap for a business with ambitions of X+locations, household-name brands, and the gold standard in digital-first dining.
Responsibilities
- Lead the R&D pipeline for both new and core brands
- Own the full recipe pipeline: menu outline → component architecture → recipe parametrics → testing → scaling → kitchen ready
- Develop and execute an LTO strategy that balances culinary innovation with the realities of small, extremely high-volume footprints
- Develop, test, and iterate recipes from base testing through production-scale validation (COGS + labor)
- Build prep task libraries, order guides, and weekly production plans from PMIX models
- Build and maintain the component library - identify cross-brand reuse opportunities to maximize efficiency
- Collaborate with Ops to establish and enforce elite standards for prep, presentation, and safety (HACCP)
- Partner with Brand Manager, Designer, Ops, and Tech to ensure new launches are executed flawlessly in every kitchen
- As a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate.
Requirements
- 2 years culinary experience, with at least 4 years in a recipe development and culinary R&D.
- Strong and diverse knowledge of different cuisine types - you can crank out an amazing smash burger and turn around and dish out a green curry that feels like sitting on the streets of Bangkok.
Compensation
- The base salary range for this role is $70,000 - $110,000 per year.
- 8 paid holidays per year
Benefits
- Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package.
- You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.
- Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
- Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Time Off policies:
- Discretionary vacation days
- Paid Bereavement leave
Company info
- Lab37 Robotics, is a technology company focused on the development and deployment of robots designed specifically for direct-to-customer food production.
- Our mission is to revolutionize the food industry by creating innovative robotic solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver cutting-edge products that meet the evolving needs of our clients.
- You're the culinary engine behind everything we build - new brands, core brands, and everything in between.
- What we are looking for
- Changing the restaurant industry: You'll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery.
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