Food Product Developer

Job Description:

Food Product Developer

One Year Term Position Commencing ASAP

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 culinary arts, product development, food technology, or a related discipline.
• Five years of culinary focused experience working in a professional kitchen and/or an industrialized food production environment.
• Experience in food processing, packaging, pilot plant, and/or co-packing environments.
• Experience integrating foundations of food innovation into projects in areas such as value-added product development, prototype testing, and ingredient reactions.
• Experience writing SOPs/GMPs.
• Experience with quality assurance and/or quality control processes.
• Experience in regulatory affairs regarding food and beverage import and export.
• Strong project and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills (oral, written, and electronic).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Awareness of current and emerging food/lifestyle trends.
• HACCP certification would be considered an asset.

Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.

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 keeping with the terms and provisions of the College’s various employment and collective agreements, priority may be given to internal candidates.  

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