Food
Technologist
MA - Wilbraham -
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Description
Friendly’s is creating memories one
scoop at a time! Friendly’s Ice Cream is re-imaging! We have launched a major
initiative in our restaurants and we’ve introduced a range of changes which
include new menus, new uniforms, new look. We are growing and breaking
records within Retail Marketing and our Creamery. We are leveraging our
legacy and embracing the future at the same time. We are creating memories
one scoop at a time and we need you to join this journey with us to
REDISCOVER what you love about Friendly’s!
For over 77 years, Friendly’s
restaurants and dedicated service teams have delighted generations of guests.
For the future, Friendly’s has plans for new food and ice cream products,
enhanced buildings, and new service channels.
We have a wealth of
opportunities to offer those for career growth, to be financially rewarded
and to be part of a family environment. Our restaurants expand from the
Northeast, throughout the Mid Atlantic states and
down through Florida. We are an Employer of Choice that practices promoting
from within!
Did you know:
• Friendly’s founded in 1935 by
the Blake brothers in Springfield, MA.
• Today Friendly’s has almost 400 restaurants in
12 states.
• We’ve given over 30 million dollars to charity
since 1981.
• We are members of the communities we live in and
do business in.
• We make 24 million gallons of ice cream each
year.
• Friendly’s employs 17,000 people between
corporate and franchised locations.
• No competitor has what we have for dessert
options tied to our homemade ice cream and toppings.
• We have been making our own ice cream in
Massachusetts for over 75 years.
• Our chocolate recently was named best chocolate
ice cream in Kitchen Daily.
• Friendly’s is the number 1 retail ice cream
brand in New England.
• We have our own distribution company, delivering
our products to our restaurants every day.
We are a committed, passionate
team who loves and supports the Friendly’s brand and will continue to be a
part of this timeless transition.
The Food Technologist will be
responsible in developing new ice cream products from concept to full
production; provide technical support within our Creamery and provide
information to support company SQF initiatives
YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
INCLUDE:
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Managing the operation of the
Food Technology Laboratory includes ingredient and material inventory and
rotation, maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment.
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Carryout projects for the
development of new products; product improvements and cost savings projects.
Identifying opportunities for new products, cost savings and quality
improvements.
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Provide technical information
regarding formulas and processes and calculate ingredient and formula data;
input and maintain data entry for formulas and processes.
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Manage the Hamilton Grant
specification data base for all ingredients used in our Creamery.
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B.S. in Food Science with a minimum of
three years of product development experience and bench top prototype
development.
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Strong computer and analytical
skills in MS Office. Must have strong communication, organizational,
prioritization and sensory skills, be self-motivated, detail oriented, and be
able to work independently.
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Knowledge of laboratory
equipment, safety and hygienic procedures and practices.
We offer a Benefits Program that recognizes your health, invests in
your future, balances your work and life and rewards you for your
performance:
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical
Insurance
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Delta Dental Insurance
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Eye Care Savings Plan
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Short Term & Long Term
Disability
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Employee Life Insurance
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Accidental Death &
Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
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On The Job Travel Accident
Insurance
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401K Plan
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Paid Vacation
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Paid Holidays
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Sick Leave
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Auto & Homeowners Insurance
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15% Employee Discount Program
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Employee Anniversary
Recognition
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Competitive Base Pay
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Recognition Program
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Quality of Life and More!
If you have a commitment to
operational excellence, and you’d like to take a journey to REDISCOVER what
you LOVE about FRIENDLY’S, we encourage you to apply online.
We are an
equal opportunity employer
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