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Golden State Foods • Conyers, GA 30013 • Posted 10 days ago
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The Product Development Intern at Golden State Foods will conduct product development tasks as assigned, including completing mock product presentations to PD and sales staff. This role involves working closely with a PD mentor to learn basic lab protocols, preparing various food products, maintaining accurate records, and developing a product for a mock customer with support materials. The intern will also gain experience in HACCP and GMP compliance, and work with the Corporate Chef on internal customer presentations.
Responsibilities
- Complete detailed orientation encompassing liquids and ketchup production, QA/Lab, packaging, Prepared Foods/Meats, Sales, PD staff, HR/GMP's.
- Work with assigned PD mentor to learn basic PD lab protocols and procedures.
- Weigh and prepare various sauces, salad dressings, sandwich spreads, shake and smoothie syrups, etc. as assigned.
- Maintains accurate records and documentation of all tests (viscosity, brix, water activity, yields, for any product produced
- Work with Corporate Chef as available on internal customer presentations.
- Work with PD mentor to research, ideate, develop a product for a mock customer including support materials (potential menu gap analysis, menu placement ideas, etc) then give an oral and visual presentation to PD and Sales
Qualifications
Required
- Must have completed at least one year of college with a focus toward food science, manufacturing, culinary arts or a similar emphasis
- Strong interest in understanding food processing and the process of product development involved with the manufacturing of liquid sauces and dressing type products
- Basic PC word processing/ spreadsheet software knowledge
- Basic Food Preparation Techniques/Safe Food Handling GMP's knowledge
- Basic Research Skills
- Creativity and Passion to make food better
- Basic Presentation Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with mentor verbally and in writing
- Ability to read, process and follow written direction with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
- Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed
Full Job Description
Overview
JOB SUMMARY: Conduct product development tasks as assigned by PD staff, complete mock product presentation to PD and sales staff
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Complete detailed orientation encompassing liquids and ketchup production, QA/Lab, packaging, Prepared Foods/Meats, Sales, PD staff, HR/GMP's.
+ Work with assigned PD mentor to learn basic PD lab protocols and procedures.
+ Weigh and prepare various sauces, salad dressings, sandwich spreads, shake and smoothie syrups, etc. as assigned.
+ Maintains accurate records and documentation of all tests (viscosity, brix, water activity, yields, for any product produced
+ Work with Corporate Chef as available on internal customer presentations.
+ Work with PD mentor to research, ideate, develop a product for a mock customer including support materials (potential menu gap analysis, menu placement ideas, etc) then give an oral and visual presentation to PD and Sales
Qualifications
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
+ Productivity/ quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
+ Productivity/ quality standards: production and process efficiency and quality
+ HACCP and GMP compliance
+ Project/ assignment standards
+ Customer satisfaction
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: must have completed at least one year of college with a focus toward food science, manufacturing, culinary arts or a similar emphasis
Experience:
A strong interest in understanding food processing and the process of product development involved with the manufacturing of liquid sauces and dressing type products
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
+ Basic PC word processing/ spreadsheet software
+ Basic Food Preparation Techniques/Safe Food Handling GMP's
+ Basic Research Skills
+ Creativity and Passion to make food better
+ Basic Presentation Skills
Skill and ability to:
+ Communicate effectively with mentor verbally and in writing
+ Read, process and follow written direction with a high degree of accuracy
+ Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
+ Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed
LocationUS-GA-Conyers
Job ID 2024-20099
JOB SUMMARY: Conduct product development tasks as assigned by PD staff, complete mock product presentation to PD and sales staff
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Complete detailed orientation encompassing liquids and ketchup production, QA/Lab, packaging, Prepared Foods/Meats, Sales, PD staff, HR/GMP's.
+ Work with assigned PD mentor to learn basic PD lab protocols and procedures.
+ Weigh and prepare various sauces, salad dressings, sandwich spreads, shake and smoothie syrups, etc. as assigned.
+ Maintains accurate records and documentation of all tests (viscosity, brix, water activity, yields, for any product produced
+ Work with Corporate Chef as available on internal customer presentations.
+ Work with PD mentor to research, ideate, develop a product for a mock customer including support materials (potential menu gap analysis, menu placement ideas, etc) then give an oral and visual presentation to PD and Sales
Qualifications
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
+ Productivity/ quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
+ Productivity/ quality standards: production and process efficiency and quality
+ HACCP and GMP compliance
+ Project/ assignment standards
+ Customer satisfaction
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: must have completed at least one year of college with a focus toward food science, manufacturing, culinary arts or a similar emphasis
Experience:
A strong interest in understanding food processing and the process of product development involved with the manufacturing of liquid sauces and dressing type products
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
+ Basic PC word processing/ spreadsheet software
+ Basic Food Preparation Techniques/Safe Food Handling GMP's
+ Basic Research Skills
+ Creativity and Passion to make food better
+ Basic Presentation Skills
Skill and ability to:
+ Communicate effectively with mentor verbally and in writing
+ Read, process and follow written direction with a high degree of accuracy
+ Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
+ Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed
LocationUS-GA-Conyers
Job ID 2024-20099
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