Food Technologist

Job Description

Food Technologist 

An Opportunity you Do-Nut want to miss! 

To become the world’s greatest baker, we need the world’s greatest team members 

Summary:

This is an individual contributor role in the Research and Development group. The scope of this role expands over multiple facets of R&D, but primarily focusing on business continuity projects, commercialization, process improvement and plant support/technical services.

What FGF Offers: 

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, and unleashing your potential. 
• Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental, and flexible options at competitive premiums. 
• 401 (k) matching program
• Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement 

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead/support projects focusing on process development/optimization, productivity, and any business continuity initiatives from R&D standpoint within the donuts category.
• Lead/support commercialization of new products and ensure post launch quality of products is maintained and/or improved.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure any change regarding Bill of Materials, Process Standards, and Formulations etc. is managed flawlessly through established procedures.
• Learn and adhere to company’s innovative Product Lifecycle Management program; as well learn and utilize other technical tools as required for the role.
• Ensure that technical knowledge of the baking industry is continually upgraded with emphasis being placed on processes, products, and ingredients.
• Adhere to plant safety policies and communicate any safety issues to the appropriate personnel.

Knowledge, Skills and Credentials:

• 1-3 years of experience in Food R&D. Previous experience with bakery, specifically frozen sweet baked goods category will be a plus.
• Commercialization experience on high-speed automated production lines will be plus.
• Minimum, Bachelor of Science (Food Science, Chemistry or related) or Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical, Biological or related) is required.
• Must be Creative, Go-getter and excellent Collaborator.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) are paramount.
• Flexibility to adapt to ever changing dynamics of the industry, as well as the organization which strives for continuous improvement of its products and processes.
• Infectious enthusiasm and commitment to adapt to organization’s mission of becoming World’s Greatest Baker.

Work environment and expectations:

• Required to work in Laboratory, Production floor and Office/desk.
• Must be flexible to occasionally work in off-shifts and/or weekends.
• Travel of <20% to sites within North America may be required.

• What is the recipe for a great career at FGF? 

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! FGF is a leading North American bakery company with facilities across the USA and Canada with a specialized focus across all key bakery categories, including naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads, and flatbreads.  

As an innovative company that is continually growing, there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages all our Team Members to use their creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.  

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