Applications Technologist, Bakery
Mantrose Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Responsibilities

• developing new products and improving existing products within established guidelines.
• researching consumer trends and incorporating into new product ideas.
• creating production procedures for new products, including creating production recipes and process guidelines.
• creating and maintaining recipes in ERP system.
• creating and maintaining quality assurance specifications for products.
• troubleshooting product and processes as it relates to recipes.
• designing and conducting experiments.
• evaluating products.
• verifying ingredient specifications (yields, quality characteristics, labeling, etc.).
• verifying product recipes and processes.
• conducting ingredient and product testing.
• performing comparison tests against product competition.
• maintaining R&D lab and storage areas, ensuring that equipment is clean and organized.
• maintaining R&D databases.
• assisting in training new associates.
• conducting new product cuttings and samplings.
• making presentations to associates in different levels of the company, including hourly associates and upper management.
• assisting in other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• must be at least 18 years old.
• high school or GED equivalency (Bachelor's Degree in Food Science preferred, or related field or related work experience).
• minimum 2 years bakery experience, with a focus on cookies, cakes, meringues, pies, and pastries.
• must be creative and innovative.
• must have knowledge of ingredient functionality.
• must have the ability to design experiments.
• must have a good understanding of manufacturing operations.
• must be willing to assist other team members in other areas.
• must be able to document product formulations and procedures accurately.
• must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• must demonstrate safe working habits.
• must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• must have good human relations skills (the ability to work well with others and be a team player).
• must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• must possess basic math skills.
• must be able to communicate effectively.
• must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work.

Salary: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00

Benefits, upon satisfaction of applicable eligibility requirements, include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, Employer paid life insurance, STD/LTD, vacation/sick days/parental leave, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and pension.

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