Product Development Coordinator, Test Kitchen

Location: Seattle, WA

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

About The Role IntePros is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to join our client's Product Development & Sensory team in Seattle, WA.

This is a hands-on, onsite role supporting day-to-day Test Kitchen operations and food product development activities. The coordinator will work closely with the Kitchen Manager, Product Developers, and cross-functional partners to manage product samples, prepare products for evaluation, maintain kitchen equipment and inventory, and ensure the Test Kitchen remains organized and ready to support a fast-moving product development environment.

The ideal candidate has an educational background in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Quality Assurance, or a related discipline , along with early-career experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), food product development, quality, or a similar environment.

What You'll Do Product Development & Sensory Support

• Prepare, cook, and present product samples for Product Development and Sensory teams.
• Assist Product Developers with product cuttings and First Production Evaluations, including setup and breakdown.
• Verify product preparation instructions and help ensure products are prepared consistently and accurately.
• Support additional product development activities and team projects as needed.

Sample Management

• Receive, unpack, organize, and store incoming product samples.
• Log samples accurately within internal tracking systems.
• Coordinate photography and documentation of first-production samples.
• Maintain accurate product and sample records.

Test Kitchen Operations

• Maintain the organization, cleanliness, and day-to-day readiness of the Test Kitchen.
• Follow established Test Kitchen policies, food safety procedures, sanitation requirements, and quality standards.
• Help ensure information and documentation remain accurate and consistent with established quality standards.

Equipment & Inventory

• Maintain Test Kitchen equipment including ovens, scales, thermometers, microwaves, and related equipment.
• Coordinate regular equipment calibration.
• Track Test Kitchen supplies and inventory.
• Assist with ordering replacement supplies when necessary.

Project & Administrative Support

• Help coordinate multiple projects and priorities across Product Development and cross-functional teams.
• Collect and route technical information and supporting documentation.
• Communicate across teams to help keep projects moving against tight timelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve Test Kitchen processes and day-to-day operations.
• Provide additional administrative and product development support as needed.

What We're Looking For Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• 1 to 2 years of experience within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work against fast-moving timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within collaborative, cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Accurate data entry and typing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting food product development and/or quality assurance.
• Understanding of food manufacturing, processing, or laboratory techniques.
• Strong culinary skills and an interest in food and product development.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements This is a hands-on Test Kitchen position and requires the ability to:

• Work onsite in Seattle.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, twist, squat, climb, reach, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Work around ovens, smokers, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and varying temperatures.
• Safely use kitchen tools and equipment, including knives and box cutters.
• Follow required kitchen dress, PPE, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Work around approved cleaning chemicals and typical kitchen noise.
• Maintain schedule flexibility, including occasional nights, weekends, or holidays as business needs require.

Why This Opportunity? This position offers the opportunity to work directly within a fast-paced product development environment where you'll have hands-on involvement in food preparation, sensory evaluation, product testing, quality, and Test Kitchen operations .

It's a strong opportunity for an early-career food science, culinary, or CPG professional looking to gain exposure to the full product development process while working alongside experienced Product Development and Sensory professionals.