Position Overview:
Develop food and beverages in an established, dynamic, QSR restaurant environment and provide customer service support for the Research and Product Development Team. This individual will work cross-functionally with Franchise Relations, Marketing, Operations and Education teams as well as interact with outside vendors. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, enthusiastic and capable of working both independently and cross-functionally in teams.
Job Responsibilities:
· Design and develop new formulations and recipes working with bench-top samples under the guidance of the R&D Director. Assist in manufacturing line trials at the production facility to ensure commercialization of flavors.
· Engage in on-going R&D to improve current recipes and update corresponding nutritional data.
· Develop and document relevant prototypes and evaluate methods of translating innovative ideation of food products to full implementation at the restaurant level.
· Order and receive raw material samples from our vendor partners. Manage ingredient inventory and maintain flavor specification documents.
· Respond to guest and franchisee inquiries regarding the nutritional and functional attributes of current product offerings.
· Assemble and disassemble work related equipment and adhere to standardized sanitation practices.
Key Functional Skills/ Knowledge:
· Basic understanding of food science, formula development and manufacturing processes.
· Ability to translate consumer insights as well as creative ideas into relevant prototypes
· Ability to document, organize and summarize research and project results including detailed notes on formulations and accurate recipe conversions.
· Solid math, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to articulate and communicate basic R&D knowledge in a presentation setting.
· Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with no restrictions; ability to lift 40 lbs
· Able to evaluate flavor profiles and consume dairy products with no food allergies
Minimum Requirements:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science with relevant product development experience
· 6 months to 1 year of product development experience
· Experience with Dairy R&D a plus
Additional Information:
Full Time position
Full benefits package
No relocation provided
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
