Holland College
Job Summary:
Job Description:
One year term position commencing July 1st, 2022
Canada’s Smartest Kitchen, located at the Tourism and Culinary Center, is seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial candidate to join the Product Development team.
Reporting to the Director, the ideal candidate will:
- Coordinate multiple food and beverage product development and/or refinement initiatives through various stages of development; market analysis, ideation, formulation, bench-level prototype development, packaging options, etc..
- Manage ingredient functionality and recipe formulation within processing and costing parameters.
- Conduct competitive reviews to assist in identifying opportunities.
- Develop and document new/revised product formulas and processes based on market demand and client requirements.
- Source and investigate new ingredients/technologies that may have potential application for existing or future products.
- Assist in sourcing equipment and developing manufacturing processes for new products.
- Keep abreast of emerging industry trends via various forms of professional development.
- Interpret experimental or analytical results while keeping meticulous written records of all tests conducted.
- Ensure products meet predetermined national and international quality standards.
- Independently develop project work plans to execute projects efficiently.
- Consult technical resources to further product knowledge and apply the learning to execute projects.
- Participate in product sensory trials using internal and external panels.
- When required, provide onsite support based on client need.
- Prepare and present reports/results, both written and oral, with clients, peers, and management.
- Coordinate with and leverage the supplier and academic community to achieve project goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary credential in product development, food technology, or a related discipline; Bachelor preferred combined with several years of food and beverage development experience.
- Expertise in functional packaging and shelf-life extension.
- Experience in the legalized cannabis edibles sector, distillation and brewing, beverage production, and canning will be considered assets.
- Experience with QA/QC and writing SOPs/GMPs.
- Strong project and budget management skills.
- Experience taking measurements, conducting product formulations, sourcing ingredients, and working with suppliers.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills (oral, written, and electronic).
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Willingness to travel.
Equal opportunity will be given to applicants of diverse backgrounds, Holland College welcomes applications from individuals with marginalized identities and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. In keeping with the terms and provisions of the College’s various employment and collective agreements, priority may be given to internal candidates.