Product Development Associate

Description

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations!  Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

Summary: Blount Fine Foods is searching for a Product Development Associate to assist the R&D team by maintaining the order of the kitchen as well as benchtop sample production to meet the needs of customers. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in product ideation sessions, new recipe/product development, ingredient evaluation, and cost savings analysis.

• Properly prepare formulas for benchtop production, including gathering, accurately weighing, and cutting/preparing ingredients.
• Develop finished product specifications in collaboration with R&D Technical, FSQ, and Operations
• Accurately cook recipes in accordance with the guidelines as outlined by the R&D team.
• Prepare samples for food shows, customer presentations, and internal development. Managing customer requests and sample delivery as needed.
• Execute and/or support during culinary presentations for sales/customers, key stakeholders, and other personnel/events.
• Ensure the culinary center remains a showplace by focusing on cleanliness throughout the day, as well as weekly deep cleaning when needed.
• Stock and organize all storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers in the culinary center. Maintaining temperature logs, as needed.
• Receive and evaluate sample ingredients and products according to SOPs.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for food, and be driven with a winning attitude.
• Other responsibilities with similar skill, work conditions, and responsibilities as assigned.

 Education and/or Experience                                             

• Associate degree (AS) in culinary arts.
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 We offer:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 401k with Company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Program.