Cookievation Coordinator

Insomnia Cookies is hiring a Cookievation Coordinator to support menu innovation across cookies and ice cream by coordinating the product pipeline from concept through launch.

This role partners with the Cookievation Team and cross-functional groups (Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Food Safety/QA) to translate culinary ideas into scalable, launch-ready offerings that drive customer excitement and growth.

• Coordinate testing and documentation by preparing prototypes, organizing tastings, documenting feedback, and maintaining accurate recipes, specifications, and build guides.
• Own the monthly “Tasting Tuesday” consumer tasting program by coordinating logistics, preparing samples, gathering real-time feedback, and translating insights into future product ideas.
• Manage project timelines, trackers, and cross-functional follow-ups to keep initiatives on schedule.
• Partner with Operations, QA, and Supply Chain to support validation, ingredient/spec coordination, and launch readiness.
• Support brand activations by assisting with product needs for photoshoots, training materials, and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Learning & Development, and Customer Service to ensure smooth execution of Cookievation initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in food science, culinary arts, food technology, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• 2–4 years of experience in food product development, R&D support, culinary innovation, or related field (baked goods and/or ice cream experience preferred).

• Experience supporting product launches or innovation initiatives from concept through commercialization.

• Hands-on baking or kitchen testing experience with strong attention to detail in recipe execution.

• Foundational understanding of food science principles, ingredient functionality, and sensory evaluation.

• Familiarity with recipe documentation, yields, cost of goods calculations, and basic nutrition analysis (Genesis R&D Suite and Compusense are a plus).

• Basic knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP principles, and regulatory requirements (food safety certification preferred).

• Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Passion for food, creativity, and innovation.

• 4-day work week (Fridays off).

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).

• Competitive compensation package including base, bonus, and equity.

• Perks include free cookies and branded swag.

• Fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture with frequent work in a test kitchen environment.