JOB SUMMARY: Conduct product development tasks as assigned by PD staff, complete mock product presentation to PD and sales staff

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete detailed orientation encompassing liquids and ketchup production, QA/Lab, packaging, Prepared Foods/Meats, Sales, PD staff, HR/GMP’s.

• Work with assigned PD mentor to learn basic PD lab protocols and procedures.

• Weigh and prepare various sauces, salad dressings, sandwich spreads, shake and smoothie syrups, etc. as assigned.

• Maintains accurate records and documentation of all tests (viscosity, brix, water activity, yields, for any product produced

• Work with Corporate Chef as available on internal customer presentations.

• Work with PD mentor to research, ideate, develop a product for a mock customer including support materials (potential menu gap analysis, menu placement ideas, etc) then give an oral and visual presentation to PD and Sales

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• Productivity/ quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
• Productivity/ quality standards: production and process efficiency and quality
• HACCP and GMP compliance
• Project/ assignment standards
• Customer satisfaction

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  must have completed at least one year of college with a focus toward food science, manufacturing, culinary arts or a similar emphasis

Experience:

A strong interest in understanding food processing and the process of product development involved with the manufacturing of liquid sauces and dressing type products

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Basic PC word processing/ spreadsheet software
• Basic Food Preparation Techniques/Safe Food Handling GMP’s
• Basic Research Skills
• Creativity and Passion to make food better
• Basic Presentation Skills

Skill and ability to:

• Communicate effectively with mentor verbally and in writing
• Read, process and follow written direction with a high degree of accuracy
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed