Culinary Product Manager at Fresh Prep Foods Inc

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Dec, 25

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

28 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Management, Culinary Development, Food Innovation, Leadership, Project Management, Culinary Standards, Collaboration, Sustainability, Customer Experience, Recipe Development, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Coaching, Mentoring, Quality Assurance, Budget Management

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

WHO WE ARE Join Fresh Prep — a dynamic leader revolutionizing how Canadians experience food through sustainable meal kit delivery. As one of Canada's fastest-growing companies and a certified B Corporation, we're committed to making it easier for people to eat well and live better. We're proud to be recognized as a workplace where innovation meets impact. Our numerous accolades - including BC's Top Employers 2025, placement on The Globe and Mail's prestigious Canada's Top Growing Companies list and recognition as one of Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies - reflect our commitment to excellence in both customer experience and employee satisfaction. Our collaborative culture brings together passionate food lovers, sustainability champions, and tech innovators who are reshaping the future of food delivery. WHO YOU ARE Player-Coach Leader. You roll up your sleeves to work alongside your team — tasting recipes, giving direct feedback, and helping to refine every detail while coaching and developing talent. Strategic Culinary Innovator. You’re equally at home ideating new meal concepts as you are aligning them to business goals, ensuring every recipe balances creativity with customer appeal and operational feasibility. Data-Driven Builder. You thrive on blending recipe performance metrics, customer feedback, and financial insights into roadmap decisions that elevate quality and customer satisfaction. Collaborative Partner. You build strong relationships with Product Marketing, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to deliver offerings that resonate with customers and scale efficiently. Trend & Taste Authority. You have a refined sense of taste and culinary judgment, giving you the ability to spot what’s good, what’s next, and what customers will love. You keep a pulse on culinary and market shifts, act as a trusted authority on flavor and food quality, and ensure Fresh Prep continues to deliver relevant, competitive, and inspiring offerings. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Reporting to the Director of Product, you will guide the Culinary Product Development team, managing roadmap delivery and sprint planning to bring recipes to life that consistently meet Fresh Prep’s quality standards and business goals. * Lead, manage, and coach the Product Development and Testing team, fostering capability, accountability, and hands-on collaboration. * Act as a player-coach by actively participating in recipe tastings, providing direct feedback, and supporting the team through ideation, innovation, and continuous improvement. * Own and deliver the quarterly recipe roadmap in line with category strategy and business priorities. * Translate business priorities into clear sprint plans, ensuring milestones are met and cross-team dependencies are aligned. * Contribute directly to recipe innovation and quality by ideating and testing new meal concepts, ensuring they reflect culinary excellence and customer appeal. * Use recipe performance data (sales, ratings, waste) and customer surveys to refine the roadmap, guide sprint priorities, and drive continuous improvement. * Partner closely with Product Marketing to design and execute customer meal testing and surveys, using insights to optimize menu offerings. * Set team goals and drive performance against key metrics - owning Recipe Score, while also contributing to Weekly Skip Rate and Basket Size through continuous improvement initiatives. * Own packaging requirements, partnering with Engineering and Procurement to deliver solutions that meet quality and customer experience standards. * Partner with Procurement on ingredient and packaging supply, approving sourcing decisions and resolving shortages with alternatives that uphold Fresh Prep’s standards. * Lead quarterly culinary cost reviews with Purchasing, ensuring recipes remain within budget while maintaining quality and nutrition targets. * Implement and optimize cross-department processes to improve efficiency and streamline product launches. * Stay ahead of culinary and market trends to inform roadmap direction and maintain Fresh Prep’s competitive edge. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR * Proven experience in product management, culinary development, or food innovation (meal kit, CPG, or hospitality experience is an asset). * Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams. * A hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach, mentor, and directly contribute to recipe tasting and innovation. * Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with hands-on experience managing roadmaps and sprint planning. * Deep knowledge of culinary standards, nutrition, and packaging in food production. * Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. * Passion for food, sustainability, and delivering excellent customer experiences. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Note: This is a 12-month contract role, with the potential to extend or transition to a permanent position, subject to performance and organizational needs. We love to keep good people at Fresh Prep! * Competitive Contract Salary of $75,000 to $85,000 * 3 weeks paid vacation to rest and recharge * In-office environment at our vibrant East Vancouver HQ, with weekly Friday socials and a collaborative culture. * An energetic, inclusive workplace where your voice matters, your contributions drive real impact, and a culture that celebrates innovation, professional development, and work-life balance. * Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days. * Exclusive food perks, including Fresh Prep credits to enjoy our meals at home. * The opportunity to be part of a certified B-Corporation making a tangible difference in sustainable food systems. Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels our goal is to be diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we operate in. We endeavour to recruit, develop and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well! Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. At Fresh Prep, we work with a variety of ingredients, including common allergens like peanuts, tree nuts, and dairy. Whether you're in one of our corporate functions or within the production facility, you may be exposed to these ingredients. If you have concerns—especially around allergens or meat—please let us know during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Guide the Culinary Product Development team, managing roadmap delivery and sprint planning to bring recipes to life. Lead and coach the team while ensuring recipes meet quality standards and align with business goals.