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Job Title:
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Sr. Food Scientist
- Overland Park, KS
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Job ID:
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3461
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Company/Employer:
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DineEquity, Inc
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Location:
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Kansas-Overland
Park
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Full/Part Time:
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Full-Time
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Regular/Temporary:
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Regular
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Discover
Applebee's:
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Your opportunity
to support two of America's favorite restaurants has arrived!
As the parent company of IHOP and Applebee's Bar & Grill,
DineEquity, Inc. is the world's largest full-service restaurant
company. But while big is good, our focus is on being the best!
Our commitment to
leadership in our industry and the continued success of our brands
means we recruit only the best. If you seek a company committed
to employee satisfaction and continuous improvement, DineEquity, Inc.
is the choice for you.
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Key Accountabilities:
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1. PRODUCT
COMMERALIZATION:
---Commercialize new
products by working with MDI and the suppliers.
---Travel to production
facilities to work with suppliers during ramp up of new products
which includes specification and processing development. New
item development includes, but is not limited to, specifications,
labels, nutrition, microbiological testing, formulas, and shelf
lives. Ensure all new products are acceptable (food safety and
food quality) for testing and/or launch.
---Develop and execute
audit plans during ramp up of new products.
2.
SUPPLIER/PRODUCT COMPLIANCE:
---Develop and execute
audit plans on all primary Applebee's and IHOP products based on
volume and signaturability. Analyze data and communicate data
with suppliers and work towards continuous improvement as
needed.
---Work with suppliers
on compliance to all specifications.
---Travel to facilities
to monitor production and work through any issues that may
arise.
---Conduct process
audits and hold supplier summits as needed. Work with MDI and
Procurement as needed on alternate source projects aimed at ensuring
continuity of supply.
3. PROJECT
SUPPORT:
---Provide support on
projects as required under direction of Director or Manager to ensure
food safety, improve food quality, optimize products or align
products.
---Conduct sensory
panels as needed.
4.
SPECIFICATION/FORMULATION DEVELOPMENT:
---Write
specifications, develop audit templates, and prepare
formulations.
---Maintain data base
of supplier information, audit information, specifications and
formulations as required.
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Ideal candidate
will have:
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EDUCATION,
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION:
-- Bachelor's
degree in a scientific discipline including food science,
microbiology, chemistry, or meat science.
-- Strong
computer skills
EXPERIENCE IN SIMILAR
ROLE OR FUNCTION:
-- 3-5 years
experience in manufacturing or a chain QSR or CDR
concept.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
-- Knowledge of
quality systems-GMPs, HACCP, auditing and
specification writing.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
-- Maintain
positive attitude under stressful conditions
-- Team player,
critical thinker, ability to multi-task, organized, self-
motivated.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
-- Travel - up to
30%
-- Ability to
lift 50 pounds
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Equal Employment
Opportunity:
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DineEquity is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply
Here
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