Job Information
Base Salary: Competitive Bonus: Yes Benefits: Effective after 30 days of employment Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k. Other Compensation: 2 weeks of vacation after 1 year of service, 3 weeks of vacation after 2 years of service. 10% Bonus
Skills and Experience
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The right candidate for this position must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Food Technologist role. A Food Science Degree or certifications/degrees associated with Culinary Arts or Food Development
• Strong knowledge of consumer marketplace including food trends
• Must have excellent professional food technology skills, ability to work under tight deadlines and be able to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (Spanish is a plus)
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite
Job Description
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Are you looking for a dynamic opportunity to have immediate impact and contribute to an ongoing business success story and secure your future with a well established, (60+ years), family owned food manufacturer located near the Port of Los Angeles? About The Company: Juanita's Foods is the world’s largest manufacturer of prepared, “canned Menudo." Juanita’s also offers Chicken and Pork Pozole, Meatball Soup, Mexican-Style Hominy, Hot and Mild Sauces, Traditional Beef and Vegetable and Traditional Chicken and Vegetable Soups, Traditional Beef Chile Colorado and Pork Chile Verde stews. Now a third generation family-run business, it is their on-going commitment to innovation, authenticity and quality that has allowed Juanita’s Foods to become a leader in the Mexican food category.
If you thrive in a professional, performance-driven culture that starts every day with a winning attitude and have confidence backed by ability and a creative, innovative spirit focused on helping the Company beat the competition, then we may have the career opportunity you were looking for as our Food Technologist.
This position report to the New Product Development Manager and is in charge of collaborating with the Corporate Chef on the “gold standards” and producing the bench top/lab samples of new products for approval.
- This position co-leads the technical transition of product development from bench top to commercial production and assists in the development of processing techniques so that new products adapt to manufacturing feasibility.
- 35% of your time will go to leading food development and analysis activities, coordinating test and lab evaluations, conducting grading, developing cost workups and proposing effective recommendations for cost reductions.
- 25% of your time will go to developing innovative solutions for commercialization of bench top samples.
- 15% of your time will go to characterizing formulations and recipes.
- 15% of your time will go to evaluating product objectives and recommending new ingredients and processes for overall refinement and enhancement.
- 10% of your time will go to providing insight into ingredient recommendations to enhance bench top formulations.
If you have the following attributes, please get in touch with us: • A self-directed and adaptable team player
• An excellent written and oral communicator who is able to clearly and quickly convey thoughts and vision to others.
• Energetic, detail oriented, inspiring, self-motivated, and an independent thinker who is willing to try new and creative ideas.
• Commitment to the success of the company within a culture that values a work/life balance and a willingness to commit to necessary hours, if and when appropriate, to reach goals and complete tasks on time.
If you want to earn a highly competitive salary with bonus and a generous 401K plan, as well as extraordinary benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, LTD & other “best practice” reward and recognition programs, then we have the career opportunity for you. Please email us your resume (including salary history) with a cover letter explaining why you can step into the team “ready to run”.
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