Responsible for assisting the OSI Culinary Team in the preparation and development of bench top samples and new items for production.
- Assist in food product formulation from bench top to commercialization using a continuously developing skill set in food formulation and processing equipment capability understanding.
- Assist the culinary team with customer presentation; developing and refining professional culinary skills for use in design and presentation.
- Prepare bench top samples as directed by the Asst. Vice President, Culinary Executive Chef ; evaluate ingredient and process performance of bench top samples against customer specifications and modify as needed.
- Assist with the setup, performance and evaluation of production tests on pilot plant equipment such as grinders, blenders, forming, coating, cooking, freezing and packaging.
- Document processes, ingredients and results related to production tests, bench top samples and product evaluations. Provide information on product ingredients, yields, weights, throughputs, etc. for food formulations.
- Select and ship samples for customer evaluation.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment in the Corporate Culinary Center.
- Prepare reports for management as directed by the Product Development Chef.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Associates degree in Culinary Arts combined with relevant industry experience, Bachelor’s degree in Meat Science or Food Science preferred.
Required Experience
- Zero to three years’ experience with food formulation or development
- Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques and quality standards.
- Ability to creatively apply food formulation principles to large scale production requirements
- Ability to work accurately with different units of ingredient measurements; measure, add, subtract, multiply and divide.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels; including production personnel, peers, management and customers
- Work is performed within a business environment at a corporate location, with standard office equipment available.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, use hands or finger, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer.OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.