Food Product Developer
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 …