Food Developer

Vor 4 Tagen

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland KoRo Handels Vollzeit 50.000 € - 80.000 € pro Jahr


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


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 is redefining food industry norms by offering a wide range of high-quality and 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, with a singular goal of offering products to the conscious eater that are convenient, enjoyable, and, as always, better and different.

KoRo was founded in Germany in 2014, and built up by Constantinos Calios and Piran Asci. The current management team consists of CEO Florian Schwenkert, CFO Dr Daniel Kundt, CPO Constantinos Calios and COO Steffani Busch. The company employs more than 300 people and has its head office in Berlin. 

A customer base of over 2 million people shop for KoRo products online at , as well as in over 15,000 retail locations across Europe.

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

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