Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces · 1 month ago
Senior Food Technologist
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expKinder's is a leading company in the food industry known for its innovative flavor products. The Senior Food Technologist will provide technical support for product development activities, focusing on sauces, and will be responsible for executing product innovations, managing internal cuttings, and optimizing formulations.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRestaurants
Responsibilities
With guidance, design and execute product development innovation, renovation, cost optimization and quality initiatives
Follow-through on product refinements based on PD, Marketing, and Customer feedback
Leverage vendor capabilities and co-packers to expand formulation possibilities, new ingredients, product technologies and to increase speed to market
In conjunction with Culinary Team, manage internal cuttings including coordinating sensory panels, tabulating results, and providing guidance on product development
Optimize product formulations based on nutritional guidelines and cost constraints
With PDM, support new product launches including plant trials and start of production at contract manufacturers
Confirm specifications are met for product
With process engineer, confirm specs are met for package, and process
Coordinate logistics for plant trial unique raw materials and sample delivery/acquisition
Design and conduct shelf-life stability testing for new products
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a similar discipline with 2-4 years food industry experience
Knowledge of food manufacturing, formulation and ingredient functionality for sauces
Some understanding of food safety and microbiology
Some knowledge of packaging technology to evaluate adequacy of packaging
Some knowledge of food labeling regulations
Some knowledge of sensory evaluation procedures
Excellent time management skills, sense of urgency, and desire to complete all assignments on a timely basis
Must be able to travel up to 20% - 30% of the time
Growth mindset with an excitement to learn (and teach)
Passionate people-lover excited by the opportunity to build strong relationships with teammates and consumers
Low ego with a strong sense of humility
Thrive in a dynamic, lean, and agile environment
Collaborative mindset with an ability to find creative solutions
Self-starter who takes initiative and is willing to speak their mind
Excited to be part of a fast-moving team with the ability to be a leader and a follower where required
Enjoy making decisions and finding ways to say ‘yes' as often as possible to impactful and important priorities
Benefits
Paid time off
401k
Bonus / incentive eligibility
Equity grants
Competitive health benefits
Other family-friendly benefits
Parental leave
Company
Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces
Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces produces sauces, seasoning, rub, and marinates.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim H.
Co-CEO & Chief Brand Officer, Director
Joe Rainero
CEO
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