About This Role
Developing and commercializing innovative, high-quality food products is the core of this role within the Innovation Center of Excellence. The Food Scientist will work closely with cross-functional teams and monitor industry trends, embracing the company's culture and brand history.
Responsibilities
- Develop new items from concept through to commercialization; continuously monitor product throughout its lifecycle
- Reformulate/evaluate existing items for continuous improvement and market relevance
- Solve technical problems in product formulation, processing and packaging
- Conduct sensory evaluations of products and translate testing outcomes into actionable next steps for product success
- Develop and maintain accurate and organized product documentation throughout the product lifecycle; including but not limited to internal product specifications, FDA labeling requirements, supplier specifications, food cost and associated databases
- Monitor industry trends to grow a portfolio of products ideas
- Other related duties, as required
Requirements
- Bachelor
- Product Development experience for Food Manufacturing required; 3 years minimum
- Culinary experience in a restaurant kitchen or related experience; 2 years minimum
- Strong knowledge of food product development, product commercialization, sensory science and testing methodologies
- Strong grasp of food trends, techniques, innovations and menu development
- Must possess an intense passion for food
- Demonstrated project management skills with ability to self-motivate and work well under strict timelines
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills
- Ability to taste and smell flavor profiles and food products
- Must be able to work in a freezer environment
- Required to stand/walk, bend, stoop, kneel and reach
- Ability to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Nice to have:
- Certified Research Chef or Certified Culinary Scientist
- Batter/breading and or fried food manufacturing experience desirable
About the Company
The Pictsweet Company is a food company with headquarters in Bells, TN.
