Food Developer (m/f/d) at KoRo Handels GmbH

Berlin, Berlin, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Formulation, Food Processing, Product Development, Market Trend Analysis, Project Management, Supplier Management, Sensory Evaluation, Quality Standards, Ingredient Functionality, Cross-functional Collaboration, Product Lifecycle Management, Entrepreneurial Mindset

Industry

Retail Groceries

Description

What You Will Do 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. What You Bring You bring 2+ years of professional 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 English (German is a plus). You have a strong grasp of quality standards, sensory evaluation, and end-to-end product lifecycle processes – with depth depending on your experience level. 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's In It For You Smart Working & Flexibility: Flexible working hours, hybrid work, and 20 days of workation. We trust you to take ownership: you deliver on our shared goals and structure your day in the way that works best for you. You’ll also start with 28 days of vacation, increasing by one additional day per year of tenure (capped at 30 days), so you always have time to recharge. Growth & Setup: A structured onboarding plan to get you started, plus a dedicated development budget for your personal and professional growth. You’ll also receive your own MacBook and a fully equipped office setup with monitors and height-adjustable desks. KoRo Vibe & Benefits: Free snacks, and barista coffee in the office, 20% discount in the KoRo Online-Shop, and exclusive perks with partner companies. On top of that, a fully funded BVG ticket (Jobticket), a subsidy for your fitness membership (Urban Sports Club, Hansefit, or FitX), and a company pension scheme (bAV) via Ginkgo. Shared Moments: Regular team events and company parties to celebrate milestones and successes together. We're looking for People who share our Mindset For us, it's not just about the what, but above all about the how. You'll be a perfect fit for us if you have the following mindset: You take initiative and ownership. You don't wait for a perfect brief or a mandate to get started. When you see an opportunity, a risk, or something that can be improved - you act. When things don't go as planned, you look at your own contribution first and step up, without waiting to be asked. You thrive in change. Shifting priorities and evolving processes don't slow you down. You adapt fast and keep moving. You build, you don't wait. When something is missing - a tool, a process, a solution - you create it. You prefer a working MVP over a perfect plan and iterate from there. You think in leverage. You question how things are done, prioritize ruthlessly, and find smarter paths to better outcomes. You don't mistake effort for impact. You're a team player, humble and genuinely kind. You collaborate in and across teams, care about the people around you, and bring sparkles to the room. You speak up when you disagree, commit fully once a decision is made, and actively make the people around you better. Own it – Move fast – Build it – Create impact – Lift others Sounds good? Then apply with your application documents (letter of motivation and CV) via the application form on our website. We are looking for real team members – let us know who you are and what motivates you! About us KoRo’s mission is to deliver everyday feel good deliciousness to customers by redefining food industry norms with a wide range of high-quality innovative products. The product range extends from natural foods, such as nut butters and dried fruit, to clean label snacks and functional foods. An ongoing commitment to transparency and product innovation drives the company to explore new food frontiers. KoRo's ambition is to establish a European-wide omnichannel love brand and become a household name in natural and snack foods. KoRo was founded in Germany in 2014. The management team consists of CEO Florian Schwenkert, CFO Dr Daniel Kundt and COO Steffani Busch. The company employs more than 300 people and is headquartered in Berlin. A customer base of over 2.5 million people across Europe shop for KoRo products online at www.koro.com, as well as in supermarket household names and major drug store chains. The KoRo team is just as diverse as our product range! To ensure that diversity continues to grow as quickly as our nut-loving team, we evaluate applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/denomination, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity. Do you want to become part of our mission and actively shape the future of KoRo with your skills and talent? Then apply now!

Responsibilities

The Food Developer is responsible for the end-to-end creation of new products, from identifying market trends and conceptualization to sampling and market launch. This includes managing supplier relationships and collaborating with internal teams to ensure quality and strategic alignment.