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