It’s an exciting time to part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!
Job Overview:
Responsible for assisting with the product development & samples creation and providing support in the facilitation of development strategies on behalf of their organization. This position will work to develop an all-round understanding of the entire life cycle of the product development process once an item has been selected from samples to commercialization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct bench work in the test kitchen along channel organized lines, assisting Product Developers in daily tasks of baking prototypes, preparing sample requests and developing channel specified items
- Conduct Sensory Evaluation & Shelf Life studies for their assigned PD & product categories collating & distributing all data
- Assist the Product Developer in assessing need for and or/ ordering new ingredients for samples or plant trials. Opens and closes Purchase Orders
- Assists on plant trials under direct guidance of Product Developer, collecting samples, data and recording processes
- Assist with product development / Project Management activities to ensure timely completion and best practices to optimize product development projects.
- Identify areas of improvements and concerns and recommend improvements by providing guidance in product upgrades to meet changing business demands
- Observe all SQF and HACCP policies
- Maintain consistency and accuracy of information flow between Development and Marketing teams
- Learn computer systems in order to complete TVC’s, Shelf Life Studies, Purchase Orders, plant trial records
- Completion of university degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Mgmt, Bakery Arts or Pastry Chef
- Minimum 1-year experience in the food industry
- Minimum 1-year experience as a cake decorator, baker, pâtissier, or similar
- Chefs of Bakers Red Seal Certificate or equivalent
- Excellent analytical abilities, e.g. setting priorities, meeting deadlines
- Ability to pipe and perform cake decorating
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and interact with vendors and other stakeholders
- Excellent organizational and time management skill
- Able to multi-task, work effectively with minimal supervision, and meet multiple deadlines
- Creative mindset with an understanding of consumer preferences and trends
- Proficient in computer literacy e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people-focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
Competitive Benefits, along with work-life balance!
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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