What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research & Development Associate position at Boiling Point Group?
Boiling Point is a growing Taiwanese Hot Soup specialty restaurant with locations in the US, Canada, and China. At Boiling Point, we are a team that believes in "Honesty, Royalty, and Reliability" as our core business model with a mission to bring great food to a wide audience. We believe in ensuring that every customer receives the best quality food and the most authentic Taiwanese food dining experience possible.
We are looking to expand and are in need of candidates with a positive, motivated attitude that would love to grow with the company. We would love for you to join us and be part of the Boiling Point family!
Purpose & Summary :
Responsible for assisting in the process of taking market research and coming up with new, high-quality food and drink products that drive sales figures for the restaurant and other product lines for the organization. Ideal candidate will have hands-on experience throughout the new product development process, actively participate in all activities relevant to research and product development such as ideation, ingredient sourcing, formulation, bench top testing, pilot and plant trials, shelf life testing, artwork and labeling, packaging concepts and interacting with internal cross-functional teams, customers and suppliers.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Works on improving current quality of food and drink products, records any changes in formulas / recipes for products
- Participate in testing and tasting of products
- Cook and prepare bench top prototypes
- Ensures that labeling and marketing / promotional literature match product specifications
- Researches and monitors existing quality of food items and identifies potential new product opportunities
- Supports in raw material and finish product documents management
- Willingness to work in fast-paced and high-pressure environment
- Maintain personal health and sanitation standards
- Must be knowledgeable of all safety codes per BP's guidelines
- Ensure compliance with BP’s code of ethics, integrity and conduct
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We’ve come a long way since we opened our first location in 2004. But our goal still remains the same : to bring an authentic Taiwanese dining experience to a wider audience. We’re always looking for people who share our passion for great food and good times. Expand your horizons and gain valuable skills as a part of one of the fastest growing companies in North America!
