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Food Technologist Denver,
CO
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Job ID:
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Date:07/19/2010
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Location:Denver
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State:Colorado
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Degree:B.S./B.A.
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Salary:Not Specified Why?
Job Types:
Food
Technol/Scientists, QA Supervision, Research Technician
Job Description
Legendary Baking is the dessert manufacturing division of
American Blue Ribbon Holdings. Our primary focus is supplying the highest
quality desserts to our Bakers Square and Village Inn Restaurants.
Legendary Baking operates two production bakeries (Oak Forest, IL and
Chaska, MN) along with a state of the art cold storage facility. These
bakeries supply fresh pies to our Bakers Square restaurants, and frozen
pies and bases, topped & baked at the restaurants, to both Corporate
and franchised Village Inn restaurants.
Legendary
Baking also supports an Outside Sales customer base selling products under
its J. Horners label and private label brands. Products we produce can now
be found in over 2,000 food service and 7,000 retail locations across the
nation.
We
have an immediate need for a Food Technologist to join our Legendary Baking
team in Denver Co. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new
products for internal and external customers; to looking for efficiencies
in existing products; and providing support to the bakeries when producing
new products or making changes to existing products. Undertaking and
completing large development projects. This position reports to our
Legendary Baking Director of R&D.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS Work in the test kitchen to develop new bakery products and
customer samples; obtain approval and send finished samples to customers.
Able to set up product cutting, provide support information, and follow up
actions. Extensive food tasting is required. Undertake large research
projects that require extensive testing, formula organization, and self
motivation to become the expert on this product. Test and recommend new
ingredients and procedures for Legendary Baking products that improve
quality and efficiency; test and recommend new ingredients when needed to
fill the supply chain. Confer with external ingredient suppliers,
engineers and equipment manufacturers to verify standard operating
procedures for the various products being tested and manufactured at
Legendary Baking. Support system maintenance by communicating updates to
the specifications in SAP to ensure all food specifications are current,
correct and compliant with SAP and product labels, including allergens
identification. Navigate within SQF and assist in keeping the information
up to date. Work with Research & Development Team on matters
pertaining to ingredients and packaging materials. Support the
verification and establish specifications of dessert products in use and
being developed, under the direction of the Director, Research &
Development. Support evaluation of ingredients and products used in the
development and production of finished goods; and ensures compliance with
specifications and standards that have been established during the test and
trial period of new products. Support the maintenance of descriptive,
nutritional and ingredient labeling and coding for products produced in the
bakeries and ensures established labeling is in compliance with all
applicable laws and regulations. Support audits of product ingredient
information and labeling procedures and report discrepancies to the
Director, R& D. Communicate to Supply Chain Department on sourcing
new products. Perform all assigned projects and duties.
EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors Degree in Food Science Technology or related
field is required. One to two years of experience in Research &
Development is required, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
One to two years culinary experience is preferred. Must pass a background
check.
CERTIFICATIONS
OR LICENSES Valid drivers license and car insurance.
TRAVEL
Travel as needed. Up to 25%.
Please
submit your resume and salary requirements to h.resources@abrholdings.com
For
more information please visit our website at www.abrholdings.com
American
Blue Ribbon Holdings believes in providing a positive, supportive and
productive work environment in which to advance your career. We maintain a
long-standing commitment to our employees well being and offer a full range
of benefits:
Meal privileges Medical, Dental, and Disability coverage Paid vacation
Educational assistance 401(k) retirement plan
Please
provide salary requirements **No 3rd party inquiries** EOE
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